Do you believe that God has a plan for you? Do you believe that what look like obstacles are really bumps on the road of life? God may use these obstacles to prepare us for what he really want us to experience in our fidelity to him. God may also use these blocks or difficult experiences to draw us closer to himself. When St. Paul cried out to the Lord because of the "thorn in his side", God showed him that this was an opportunity to depend more on God's grace. It was a teaching moment in Paul's life and understanding of God's plan for him. He learned not to be overcome by the blocks or difficulties but to use them as a stepping stones to holiness.