We also confess that God preserves His elect. Though you and he have the same initials, that is not why I asked him to answer you. Rather, I have found JB of AB's approach to this topic stimulating, faithful, practical and productive. His approach stands in stark contrast to many others', which tend to be insipid, shy of the Biblical mark, and mere bones for contention. Rev. Barach's answer to this question needs a wide hearing among God's people.
Many people struggle with the doctrine of election.
But God didn't reveal His election in order to make us unsure of our salvation. Nothing can stop God from doing what He chooses to do, and if He's chosen you, then nothing can separate you from his love. You can't climb into heaven to see if your name is written in God's book. God doesn't reveal it by some special revelation apart from His Word. You've never seen your salvation.