Be thankful for the thorns and thistles, which keep you from being in love with this world, and becoming an idolater.
Charles SpurgeonSoar back through all your own experiences. Think of how the Lord has led you in the wilderness and has fed and clothed you every day. How God has borne with your ill manners, and put up with all your murmurings and all your longings after the 'sensual pleasures of Egypt!' Think of how the Lord's grace has been sufficient for you in all your troubles.
Charles Spurgeon