God is with you in your suffering. Jesus is your example of joy.

“But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.” (1Pet 2:20)

“looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb 12:2)

“For to you it has been granted [charizomai] on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer [pascho] for His sake” (Phil 1:29)

“In all their affliction He was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them; in His love and in His pity He redeemed them” (Isa 63:9)

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Ps 46:1)

“So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him; for He hears the cry of the afflicted.” (Job 34:28)

“Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.” (2Cor 1:6)

“Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.” (Ps 119:67)

“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” (1Pet 5:10)

Reading: 1Pet 3-5; Matt 28