Is sickness a blessing?

From what I recall, sickness in NEVER specifically called a "blessing" anywhere in the Bible.
It is called a lot of other things, but not a blessing.

On the other hand, healing and return to health IS referred to as blessing and gift.

Same goes for "poverty" if I recall.

Ultimately, Jesus is not redeeming/renewing the world by making people sick and poor. Quite the contrary.

perhaps calling it a blessing may not be the right way of describing it nut do you call the man where the apostles asked Jesus what sin he commited to be struck with his illness? Jesus responded it wasn't because of his sins but for the glory of God to be known and he healed this man

Like you my health is not good and damaged eyes only get worse and worse and we may not be able to save them suffering pain anguash cancer I have known all this and much much more I always ask God how much more when can I rest but when I asked him why I had to go through all I did and why I still cannot get a break and he said simply for my glory

Well, I cant find in the bible that sickness is called a blessing. But, if someone turns to Christ, bacause of his sickness, I would call it a blessing. Better going sick into heaven, then healthy into hell.

I wonder what the Apostle Paul might think if he ever experienced a sickness?

Our present blessing is the gift of our faith and God-given perseverance thru trials.
See the beatitudes: the blessing comes when the trials END. In the regeneration. When the curse is lifted.
When Christians are released from this present state.

Job was vexed by Satan (not a blessing, suffering loss), THEN blessed by God afterward, renewing his family, name and wealth.

Mat 5:1
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Mat 5:2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Mat 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Mat 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Mat 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Mat 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Mat 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Mat 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Mat 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Mat 5:11
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Mat 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Paul never prayed to GET SICK. He was only recorded as praying to be healed. For himself and and others as well.

That would make abundance a subjective word … it’s not ….it is set in opposition to Jhn 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: …

The word abundant (perissos) at the end of Jhn 10:10 means …. over and above, “exceeding” …or exceedingly as used in Eph 3:20 …. and the genitive form may be interpreted as "extraordinarily".

The perception of this word is not through our eyes ….but Gods ….What is Gods definition of exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think….

As usual you begin with an assumption that I haven't made. The whole argument is over what constitutes a blessing. If something results in blessing, are the things that are involved in bringing the blessing part of the blessing or not?
I merely asked a question to provoke thought. I gave no answer so anything you think I might mean is assumed.

How does the Bible define life? John 17:3 says life is found in the experience and knowledge of God and Jesus. You are suggesting it is found in the quality of life. Quality of life is subjective.
Paul was content in any circumstance. He could experience God in much or little.

Was Jesus being blessed by God when He drank the cup of His wrath (meant for us) to the dregs?

Not so much IMO.

For the joy set before Him He endured the cross.
No hardship in the moment seems good in and of itself. The purpose of the difficulty is to bring a desired end that is good and that cannot come by any other means and that we ourselves cannot or will not do ourselves.

No sickness is not a blessing. Therefore Christ healed the sick.

Content in the knowledge of his promised resurrection to blessed abundant sinless eternal life. Paul had divinely inspired understanding of God-revealed blessed and eternal objectives and goals. Same goes for Abraham. Same goes for us.

2Co 12:4
How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter

Phl 3:11
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

Paul's suffering in the flesh, though regrettable, was due to his propensity to sin. No sin, no suffering.

2Co 12:7
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2Co 12:8
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
2Co 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2Co 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

You can read it in 2nd. Corinthians 12,7-10

Agree. More or less.

That's all I was ever saying.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Thanks for sharing.

This was true in the case of my late second wife.

There were times in my life that I could relate to the suffering of Job.