1 Col: 1:11:
"May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy!!!"

And here are some more for you to look up when you have a chance: Luke 8:15,Romans 2:7, Romans 5:3-4,Hebrews 10:36, 12:1, James 1:3-4, Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:6, 1Johen 2:17. They are all about endurance. Endurance is what causes us to grow. So keep on keeping on and you can be assured that you have my prayers!! I will pray that indeed all your thoughts will be brought captive to Jesus. And that as you persevere that you will grow STRONG indeed!!