In the face of hardships Jesus enables you to have a hopeful perspective A change in our Perspective often requires a mind-shift. Paul encouraged the Philippians to be mindful of their thinking and attitude. If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2 (NIV)