# The Gift You Didn't Want | Pastor Don Johnson

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Podcast: [The Potter's House Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potter-s-house-podcast-1277619)
Published: 2026-05-17T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-potters-house-podcast/episodes/the-gift-you-didnt-want-pastor-don-johnson
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## Resource

It’s hard to keep the faith when God’s answer isn’t the one you wanted.    In this message, Pastor Don Johnson unpacks Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from 2 Corinthians, revealing how God’s sustaining grace can meet us in discomfort, hardship, and seasons we never would have chosen for ourselves.    Watch this word and discover how to:  • Trust God even when life feels uncomfortable.  • Stop letting pressure shake your identity and purpose.  • Understand the difference between avoiding pain and growing through it.  • Lean on God’s strength when your own strength runs out.    If you’ve been wrestling with disappointment or prayers that seem unanswered, this message is a reminder that God’s presence sustains you in the hard seasons.    Message: “The Gift You Didn’t Want”   Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 (NIV)  Speaker: Pastor Don Johnson  Date: May 17, 2026    ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation  You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace. 🙏  🕊 Accept His salvation today ➝ https://tphd.org/salvation  --------------------------------------------------------------  💙 Be Part of Something Bigger  Your generosity fuels real change! Together, we can transform lives and expand God’s kingdom.  💖 Give today:  💻 Online: https://tphd.org/give  📱 Text: TDJM + your amount to 28950 (e.g., TDJM 50 to give $50).  Every seed you sow is an investment in a brighter future!  --------------------------------------------------------------  🌱 Join Our Family   Become a part of our growing Potter’s House community. Experience connection, growth, and purpose as we walk…

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