To be a Christian is certainly a blessing. At the same time, it can be challenging.
It is a blessing to know that Jesus Christ is our Saviour that we turn to Him in our troubles and distress, and we know that He will protect us and save us from danger.
That is a great consolation especially when we meet with the struggles and troubles of life and we know that when we call upon Jesus to help us, He will be there for us.
Although we may find some gratification in the things of earth, yet we also know that only Jesus can give true peace and contentment.
So we live in this world, but not of this world, because we believe in Jesus, and from the things of earth, we look at the things of above.
So to be a Christian means that we live a life not of earth, but rather a life of above.
Our calling as Christians is to live a life that will motivate and inspire others so that they too would want to receive blessings from God.
And that is where the Christian life becomes challenging.
As what Jesus taught in the gospel, while others will refrain from killing and murdering, we will go higher and resist and forbid ourselves from derogatory name-calling and insults against others.
Yes, it is challenging to be a Christian, but we will accept that challenge because with it come God’s blessings, and that is what we really desire.