In me, you have ample cause to glory in Christ.
Phillippians 1:26
Paul, in chains, can rejoice and exalt God because he knows God is in control. God will allow nothing to defeat the advancement of the gospel. Would you rejoice in the success of the gospel, even at the expense of personal comfort? Do you exalt God simply because He is God? Or, do you exalt only when you are blessed with (perceived) positive providence? We must trust the righteousness of God even when things do not feel right.
Pray to offer continual, thankful exaltation.
