Instead of listening to our own thoughts and feelings, we need to speak God’s Word to ourselves and listen to His truth in the midst of trials.

Our steadfastness in trials is evidence that we belong to God.

The only reason we can enjoy the crown of life is because Jesus wore the crown of thorns.

It is not our holding God, but his holding us, that preserves us.

Steadfastness and love are evidence of salvation, not the cause.