We have been trained to assume that if the process does not come easy, there must be something wrong wrong. From the way we use technology, to the way we make shopping decisions, and even the way we learn and work, we often assume that struggle is bad.Everything should be intuitive and simple, with clear and easy steps towards keeping our goals or receiving whatever we want.
This mindset is often applied to our belief in God, and we start to assume that if life is still hard of choosing to follow God, there must be a problem. Dress in spite of the many words of Jesus, and the apostles indicate that we will face difficulty and obstacles and living, according to the Bible.
We expect the feeling of running high we had when we first met Jesus will last forever. It’s important to realize struggles may hinder us, they do not define us. We are not defined by the sins of the past or the struggle of today, but by the vision of the future.
Many believe a believer’s life should always feel like a runners high -that the struggle toward holiness and the fight against sin will always be inspiring.
As human beings, we seek to minimize struggle whenever possible. But struggle is part of the learning process. No matter what the struggle the beauty is keeping our eyes focused on Jesus, so that we can become full united with Him, and find the energy and strength we need to get back up. 
As believers, we shouldn’t expect to feel a “runners high” all the time while we run life’s race. Because a spiritual life will often feel difficult. But we can run it with joy because the Holy Spirit is working through us, and the struggle is a sign we are in the race.
From Pity to Praise 