FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH:
The FUTURE PROMISES OF GOD do not exclude PRESENT SUFFERING THROUGH DIFFICULTIES.

CENTRAL TRUTH:
Walking with God through difficulties requires a heart FIXED ON THE RIGHT THINGS. (v7)

WHERE TO FIX MY HEART:
Focus not on MY ABILITIES, but on GOD'S POWER. (v1-3)
Focus not on MY FOES, but on GOD's POSITION. (v4-6)
Focus not on MY CIRCUMSTANCES, but on GOD'S PRAISE. (v8-11)

CLOSING THOUGHT:
Difficulties will undoubtedly come. The question will be, HOW WILL YOU RESPOND?