You gave your life to Jesus, expecting peace, hope, and maybe a smoother path—but instead, things got harder. If you’ve been wondering why surrender didn’t equal instant breakthrough, this episode is for you.

In this raw and real conversation, we explore what happens after salvation—when the enemy pushes back, when life gets heavy, and when faith gets tested. I share my personal struggles after accepting Christ, what Scripture says about spiritual resistance, and why hardship doesn’t mean God left you—it often means He’s building something deeper within you.

📝 Reflection Questions – for your journal or prayer time

1. Did you expect your life to get easier after accepting Christ?
   Why or why not? What shaped those expectations?
   
2. What challenges have you faced in your walk with Jesus that surprised you?
   How did you respond—and how did God meet you in it?
   
3. What are some signs that God is growing you in the middle of your discomfort?
   Are there moments where you can look back and see His hand shaping your heart?
   
4. What promise from God can you cling to right now?
   Find a scripture that reminds you of His faithfulness, even in the struggle.
   

📖 Key Scriptures

• John 16:33
  
• James 1:2–4
  
• Romans 5:3–5
  
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
  
• Philippians 1:6
  

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