Lord, Give Me Strength!
  Get Ready For It
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace.  In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Point 1: Know that God loves you.   John 16:27   “For the Father Himself  loves  you  dearly because you love Me and believe that I came from God.” God loves you completely, could not love you any more or any less.

Point 2: Know that trials are coming. James 1:2a “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds… “

Point 3: Know that God is using your trials.  James 1:2b “…because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

God uses trials to strengthen our perseverance. Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up.”
God uses trials to mature and complete us. James 1:3-4 “…because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
God uses trials to bring us closer to Him. James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
God uses trials to change our perspective. James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

Application Prayer: 

Loving Father,  please remind me that You are using this until You can remove this.