This Thorn - Twila Paris

Thank you for this torn embedded in my flesh

I can feel the mystery my spirit is made fresh

You are sovereign still and forever wise

I can see the miracle opening my eyes

To a proud heart so quick to judge

Laying down crosses and carrying grudges

The veil has been torn

And I thank you for this thorn

Thank you for this thorn fellowship of pain

Teaching me to know you more never to complain

Thank You for this love planted in my side

Faithful patient miracle opening my eyes

I never thought I’d say it without reservation

But I am truly grateful for this piercing revelation

Of a proud heart so quick to judge

Laying down crosses and carrying grudges

The veil has been torn

And I thank you for this thorn

And if You chose to take it, I will praise You

And thank You for the healing in your name

But if it must remain, I thank You for Your rod

Evidence of Father-love for a child of God

I join you in sorrow

So much less than You have borne

And I thank you

Really I thank You

Lord I thank You

I thank You for this thorn