Why Life Gets Harder When You Are Coming Closer To Jesus- Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel

Many assume that turning to Christ brings instant peace and removes every struggle. Yet in a powerful message by Mar Mari Emmanuel, that expectation is challenged. The closer a person moves toward God, the more discomfort they may feel—not because God is distant, but because He is actively working within them. It is like a deep and painful surgery, where the “self” shaped by pride, stubbornness, and personal will is slowly being removed. This process is difficult because we tend to cling to the very parts of ourselves that are harming us. What we treasure most can often be what leads us away from truth and life. When God begins to break down our pride and reshape our hearts, the pain is not punishment—it is transformation. He is not trying to destroy us, but to save us from the suffering we have created by insisting on our own way. All Credits to: ‪@ChristTheGoodShepherdChurch‬ #bishopmarmariemmanuel #marmariemmanuel #jesus