Building self-discipline is what gives us the ability to bridge the gap between aspiration and victory.
There are many things that aim to undermine our faith: our guilt, different diagnoses, depression, anxiety, fear, and various circumstances. God wants to build our faith and confidence to be so strong it can handle anything thrown our way.
Jesus had a mission! Everything he did in his life fit into the mission God had for him. Do you know your mission? Jesus accomplished his mission. Are you accomplishing that mission?
God loves us and he guides us through discipline and training, just like a father who cares deeply for his children. How and where is God guiding your life?