What is our attitude like when undesirable things happen in our lives? John the Apostle was sent to a penal colony in the Aegean Sea due to his faith in Jesus. He still sought God and was obedient to Him. 

Just as the Seven Churches he wrote to were given an appraisal, so we're encouraged to listen to the way that God personally and collectively appraises us too. Feel your faith rise as God speaks to you, so that changes and additions can be made to your life.