2 Corinthians 12:1-10 The Prevailing Promise PRIVILEGE God gives us not only low moments but also uplifting moments in our Christian journey. God grants certain personal encounters for our spiritual enrichment. PAIN God sometimes allows ongoing pain to guard and preserve us. Even in hardship, God determines the intensity of our suffering. PROMISE The Lord’s path to deliverance is sometimes different from our plans. When we stand on God’s promises, praise naturally flows from us.