Paul was a genius at overcoming trials because he was busy.
#1 Busy trying to find out what God wanted him to do.
#2 Busy doing what he thought God wanted him to do.
#3 Busy praising God. I suspect none of us praise the Lord like Paul did. Maybe we should.
#4 Busy thinking about how important it was that others got help. Because heaven and hell are real.
#5 Busy thinking about how important it was that others hear the Gospel. Because heaven and hell are real.
#6 Busy praying, so he could be ready to do what God wanted him to do.
#7 Busy studying scripture, so he could be ready to do what God wanted him to do.
7 reasons why joy followed Paul wherever he went. He was a good example.