I have to admit that I know very little about what it is to be persecuted for Jesus. Sure, I have experienced some negative reactions from others because of my relationship with Jesus Christ but I haven’t ever gone to prison for my faith, shed blood, had property destroyed, or been ex-communicated because of it. But, I have brothers and sisters around the world who this very day are experiencing great hardship because of their commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Some will even die as martyrs.
If you aren’t suffering for Jesus, are your remembering those who are? You can start by:
1) Increasing your awareness of what is happening around the world to fellow believers
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2) Praying for them
From there God may take you into further involvement.
If you are suffering for Jesus, even if it seems insignificant in comparison to others, here are some promises or realities to grab hold of:
You are an overcomer because He is. Have hope in Him. (Jn. 16:33)
You are secure in His love. Hold on to it. (Rom. 8:35)
You are considered blessed. Be at peace. (Matt. 5:10-11)
You will be rewarded because of it. Hang in there. (Matt. 5:11-12)
You will be restored. Stand firm. (1 Pet. 5:8-10)
With these realities comes a sense of purpose in suffering for Him, knowing that we will be okay no matter what happens which then results in:
> an ability to take heart (Jn. 16:33) and rejoice and be glad even in persecution (Matt. 5:12).
> a sense of security (Rom. 8:35-36) which in turn enables us to look beyond ourselves and care about the one who is persecuting us (Matt. 5:44-45; Rom. 12:14).
Your life experiences are a piece of the puzzle that makes up your ministry profile that God uses to prepare you for serving and give you perspective in it. What you believe about God will help determine how you handle your life circumstances … past, present, and future. 
Who you are will help to determine how you do ministry. God uses the whole of who you are so your personality is a defining part of your ministry profile. Two people with the same spiritual gifts in the identical measure could look different in the way they express their gifts because of their personalities.
What God lays on your heart as a matter of concern or interest should not be neglected. It is an important piece of the puzzle that makes up your ministry profile, helping you to focus the use of your spiritual gifts on people and issues in which God wants you involved.