Why can this Christian life be so difficult?

Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013.

Do you wonder why the Christian life often seems to be a struggle? Have you come to the conclusion that there is no correlation between commitment and success in living the Christian life?

Is there a frequent sense of defeat when it comes to your walk with God? Do you think that the “abundant Christian life” is something beyond your grasp? Well, have I got news for you!