Hebrews 12:2 - 3 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
It is easy to start to lose heart, that is what satan wants us to do. I read a devotion the other day that talked about dieting. The person said that she kept her bible close at hand, so that if she started to be tempted to faulter she would start to read it. Maybe that is what we need to do. If satan starts to send those flaming arrows of discouragement we need to grab our bibles and read and pray and order him away. You know I am talking to myself here as much as to you. :o)