Struggle in the Christian life is inevitable, lifelong, and ultimately beneficial. We encounter God’s grace through our trials in ways that would not happen if the trials had not come in the first place. But how do we see that in our trials? You must be committed to doing whatever it is that He desires for you to do.
1) That God is sovereign and in complete control of the intensity and the duration of your affliction. “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, “My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose”
2) That God’s love and mercies never cease. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
3) That Jesus will never leave nor forsake you. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Heb 13:5
4) That God is with you in your affliction. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Is 43:2
5) That God hears your every prayer. The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. Ps 34:15 When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Ps 34:17
6) That God is using this affliction to make you like Christ. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:28-29
7) That this affliction is momentary and light compared to the eternal reward it is producing. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison 2 Cor 4:17
8) That Jesus is your sympathetic High Priest who intercedes for you constantly. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to \ul\b sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Heb 4:15 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Heb 7:25
9) That God is near you in your pain. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Ps 34:18
10) That Jesus is your refuge, strength, and strong tower you can run to. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ps 46:1, ESV
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Pr 18:10
11) That God has saved you, washed away your sins, and adopted you as his own child. Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Rom 4:7
12) That someday Jesus will wipe away every tear from your eyes and you will see his glorious face.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Rev 21:4
Source: unknows [I received the above presentation via email long ago]