In counselling I see people with chronic pain that can be debilitating, employment losses for unjust reasons, relationship estrangement, exes who have be selfish and controlling, parents who were absent and alcoholic, trauma histories, struggles with making sure their kids are okay, churches that are frustrating and longing for love while coping with past sexual abuse.   There is hope and joy in the present but also ever present suffering, shame and disappointments.  The bible acknowledges and validates these realities and points us to the reality of heaven.   While the present earthly life is hard, it is only temporary compared to all our existence.  Most of our existence will be in heaven, which to make an understatement, will be a lot better.  

This verse uses the word “glory”.   The Bible regular mentions that we are ‘in Christ’.  Roman 6:4 mentions union with Christ. 

So it is not wrong to affirm and believe that you will experience being glorified and given honour.  This isn’t false arrogance.   It isn’t that you are better than any other Christian—for it is the reality of all Christians too.  It is what happens when you are in Christ: we will be glorified for eternity.

So much of psychology is about helping client have hope: to think positive despite present difficulties.

Thinking on this can help us change from negative thinking to a more positive thinking about our lives..