Tough times?  Reassure him that both you and God are there for him when things get tough.

“God ‘allows us to face issues that may terrify us and make us feel completely inadequate-he may even walk us through our deepest fears- so that we can grow in Him.  The Bible is adamant about this.  Spiritual growth takes place by persevering through difficult times.’  (James 1:2-4)”*

 *From Your Treasured Marriage: A God-Centered Guidebook to Create Long-Lasting Love