Not to us, but to you belong glory

If God calls us to do something, we must obey because it is for his glory alone.
Desiring to Live, waiting to depart

Paul isn’t reducing the worth, purpose of living, but he’s telling us this life is profitable when we live towards the life on the other side.
Persecution precedes Resurrection

“if we endure, we will also reign with him”
Don’t worry about Failures

I don’t know what failures you might be experiencing today but remember in God’s perspective you are being prepared to accomplish a great purpose.