2 Corinthians 4:7-18

v7-12: When we face any kind of trouble, we do not despair because there is help in God and help from God does not leave or forsake us and who "is able to support us and rescue us," so we can "always put our trust and hope in him."

v13-18: There are lots of good reasons why we should not lose heart when we are troubled or burdened or suffer.  There is "encouragement from the good words and examples of others"; the hope of our resurrection because Christ has been raised; the knowledge that our suffering is intended by God for our own good and the good of the church, as we learn to patiently endure them, and this brings glory to God; and also "the prospect of eternal life and happiness."