"All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies."
Are you faithful to your church covenant (baptismal) vows? If so, then God is also faithful to you--and will lead you in paths of "mercy and truth." Your faithfulness is not a result of your own goodness; instead, it is the fruit of the gift of genuine and real faith in Christ.
If you are in Christ (and therefore in covenant with God) take comfort from the fact that your Father will only direct you into what is ultimately good for you, and also what is truly best for you. Persevere to the end--you will not regret doing so.
[Puritan quote of the day: "The best men are severe to themselves, [but] tender over others." --Richard Sibbes, in "The Bruised Reed"]
