I recently became a Christian, but I don’t feel like my life is getting any better. Why is that?

Answer

Becoming a Christian doesn’t mean that life will all of a sudden be wonderful. In fact, the Bible talks about Christians having to endure all sorts of trials in life. In what way is your life not the way you would hope for it to be?

There are many circumstances in life that are simply beyond our control. Praying about it and relying on God’s provision is sometimes the only thing we can do. And sometimes God chooses to answer our prayers differently than we would like.

There are also situations in life where we have the choice to continue doing things the way we have been doing them or change. Are there any situations in your life that could be better if you would just choose to live life differently? The Holy Spirit works a transformation in us when we accept Christ, however, we must also choose to live in that new life. "You were taught, with regard to your former life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" (Ephesians 4:22-24).

When you live your life according to God’s Word you don’t escape all trouble, however, life does go smoother because God’s ways are always for our benefit. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you" (Psalm 32:8).

Take some time to evaluate what it is in your life that you wish were different. Determine whether it is something you can change and how you would go about changing it. No matter what it is, be in prayer about it. At times we just have to endure some hardship. This could be one of those times for you.