The secret to maintaining your joy and peace while recognizing that you have not reached your goal is that you never lose sight of the facts: -> that there is no condemnation in Christ Rom 8:1, and -> that you are His workmanship Eph 2:10, and -> that He will complete your redemption at His appearing Rom 8:23, and, that all the while, -> His love never fails 1Co 13:8 1Jn 3:1.