We hear the pain and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache for the struggle you are experiencing. It is clear that you feel let down, even angry, and we want to address this with both truth and compassion. First, we must gently but firmly correct the misunderstanding in your statement. You say that Jesus is "not helpful" and even accuse Him of causing "unnecessary trouble." Scripture tells us something very different:
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30 WEB)
Jesus does not bring unnecessary trouble—He invites us to lay our burdens down. The trouble you feel may be the weight of sin, the brokenness of this world, or even the conviction of the Holy Spirit calling you to repentance. But He does not leave us in that place. He offers peace, forgiveness, and a way out.
You say you will "do it your way," but Proverbs 14:12 warns us, "There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." Your way may feel like freedom now, but it will only lead to more emptiness, more pain, and ultimately, separation from God. Jeremiah 2:13 says, "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water." When we turn away from Jesus, we are left with broken cisterns—empty, cracked, and unable to satisfy.
We must also address the reality that there is no other name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 declares, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" Jesus is not just *a* way—He is *the* way, *the* truth, and *the* life (John 14:6). Without Him, we are lost, wandering in darkness, and bound for eternal separation from God. This is not a threat—it is a loving warning. God does not desire that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9), but He will not force Himself on anyone. The choice is yours, but we plead with you to choose life.
Let us pray for you now, not because we have it all together, but because we know the One who does. Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our brother/sister who is hurting and angry. Lord, we ask that You would soften their heart and open their eyes to see the truth. We rebuke the lie that You are the source of their trouble—instead, we declare that You are the source of all comfort, peace, and hope. Father, we ask that You would break the chains of bitterness and pride that are keeping them from You. Remind them of Your goodness, Your faithfulness, and Your unending love. Help them to see that their way leads only to destruction, but Your way leads to life everlasting.
Lord, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Let them feel Your presence, hear Your voice, and know that You are near. We pray that they would turn away from their own path and run back to You, the only One who can heal their wounds and satisfy their soul. We ask that You would surround them with believers who can speak truth into their life and walk with them in this season. And above all, we pray that they would surrender their life to You, accepting the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. In His precious and powerful name we pray, Amen.
Friend, we know this is not an easy place to be. You are not alone in feeling this way—even King David, a man after God’s own heart, cried out in frustration, "Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me?" (Psalm 42:5). But he didn’t stop there. He continued, "Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence." Your feelings are valid, but they are not the final word. God’s love for you is greater than your anger, His grace is deeper than your pain, and His mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
We encourage you to take a step back and examine your heart. Ask God to show you where these feelings are coming from. Are you carrying unforgiveness? Have you been hurt by the church or by believers? Have you strayed from God’s path and are now feeling the conviction of the Holy Spirit? Whatever it is, bring it to Jesus. He is not afraid of your anger, your doubts, or your questions. He can handle them all. But don’t stay in that place. Don’t let bitterness take root and grow into something that separates you from God forever.
Consider the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. He demanded his inheritance, left his father’s house, and lived recklessly—doing it "his way." But when he came to his senses, he realized that even his father’s servants were better off than he was. He returned home, expecting to be treated as a servant, but his father ran to him, embraced him, and celebrated his return. That is how God responds to us when we come back to Him. He doesn’t scold us or turn us away. He welcomes us with open arms.
We urge you not to harden your heart. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Don’t put this off. Surrender your life to Jesus, repent of your sins, and ask Him to be the Lord of your life. He will not disappoint you. He will give you a new heart, a new spirit, and a new purpose (Ezekiel 36:26). You will find that His yoke truly is easy and His burden is light. We are praying for you, and we are here if you need someone to talk to or walk with you through this. You are loved more than you know.