Everything is going to be all right

In these verses Paul gives his reasons why he has every intention to persevere in his calling as a minister of the Gospel, and why we should persevere as Christians. He then goes on to explain why we should pursue heaven intensely, purposefully, comprehensively and diligently.
1 Our present and future lodgings compared.
2 Our groans in this present lodging and our desires for our future lodging.
3 Our burdens in this present lodging and our transformation in our future lodging.
Application
1 What we know about ourselves: our present existence frail and transitory. 'Life hangs by a thread' J Calvin.
2 Re-thinking our attitude to our body. 'Cease immoderate care for the body' T Manton.
3 The stark contrast between belief and unbelief.
4 How we know what we know: by revelation.
5 Do you know much of this longing?
6 The assurance of it all. 'We know...' everything is going to be alright.