“Why was it that Christianity was so difficult for me? Why is it
that many of us strive for years to attain spirituality through
a sequence of methodologies, programs,and techniques;
and when blueprints for success fail, we give up and resign
ourselves to a life of mediocrity, frustration, and regression?
Is this the abundant life of which our Lord spoke? Did He
speak of a life of defeat, turmoil, self-effort,endless entreaties
for joy, and bondage to emotions, thoughts and sinful behaviors
for all who would dare to call upon His name? Was the life
that He came to give characterized by conflict in families,
endless trips to counselors, and depression so deep that
many would wish to be taken out of this life in order to gain
some measure of relief?... ‘Accept Jesus Christ today
so you will not go to hell in the future. Jesus died for your sins,
now work hard to please Him.’"
"The cry of many is, ‘I cannot please God; I cannot change. How do I get out of
the hell that I live in daily?'”
Excerpts from Sidetracked in the Wilderness by Michael Wells
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