Comfort others in their tribulation
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear? (Proverbs 18:14 ESV)
He will carry us
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1 ESV)
Not to judge according to outward appearances
For man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. (1 Samuel 16;7b KJV)
The importance of gratitude
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:1-4 NIV)
The healing effect of God’s Word
These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. (1 Peter 1:7 NIV)
He learned to trust in Me
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV)
His help is always available
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13 NIV)
“Make me better”
The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT)
He asks us to change
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)
It’s good to plan ahead and lay solid foundations
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV)