Dear Caleb,
You’ve recently shared your frustrations about the Christian life. It is difficult; “somewhat miserable,” you say. You begin to see more victory over sexual sin, but the heart of the matter remains — you still don’t enjoy this new life in Christ like you expected. You confess, “I think I was happier before I became a Christian.”
You are right to be watchful of your heart and to notice how sluggish it is to delight in the Lord. We must never make peace with this malady — though the best of us feel it too often. But you’re right that the lack of consistent joy is concerning. We have spoken before — you have regularly studied the Bible, prayed, and attended to other means of grace, including church fellowship. But it all tastes somewhat bland. I take heart that you have declared war on this discontent instead of remaining complacent like so many lukewarm professors.
So, what advice can I offer you? Let’s consider this short section of Scripture together:
