Hope-building truths that help you endure 1. Suffering is not a surprise, it's a plan, v. 12, 17. 2. Suffering as a Christian shows your union with Christ, v. 13a.3. Hope-filled joy will strengthen your assurance of heaven, v. 13b4. In your trying times, the Spirit of glory and of God rest upon you, v. 145. Holding on to hope when it's hard glorifies God, v. 16 6. Finally, you can count on your Creator to care for your soul, v. 19