the apostle paul had a problem he called it the message of satan the thorn in the flesh.. .. while we do not know exactly what the problem was some feel his health some his past way of life.i think it was all those who opposed him that wanted him dead.. read what he had to say
2 Corinthians 12:7-10New King James Version (NKJV)
The Thorn in the Flesh
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 3
Reaching Forward to God’s Goal
12 Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind call in Christ Jesus 15 Therefore, all who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will revealthis also to you. 16 In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained. 17 Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18 For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross. 19 Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame. They are focused on earthly things, 20 but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21 He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of His glorious by the power that enables Him to subject everything to Himself.
your a new creation in Christ do you have some things that hold you back? possible but you can overcome this.. my wife has a aunt that has problems.. she can take care of her self. but refuses to come out of the past. she has it in her mind it is no use.. many times our problems will still be there . but God will make away for use to handle it and live with it