Why Does Life Get Worse the Close...

Why Does Life Get Worse the Closer I Get to God?

Grace in the Grind Podcast by Fernando
Sep 1, 2026
32:51

Episode notes

What happens when you’re praying, serving, following God—and life seems to get harder instead of better?

In this episode of Grace in the Grind, we explore the dark night of the soul, the painful process of sanctification, and what happens when God invites us to loosen our grip on control. Sometimes difficulty isn’t a sign that you’re out of alignment—it may be the very place where God is forming you.

Learn to stop striving, remain in the Vine, and trust God even when life doesn’t make sense.

My prayer is that this content inspires you and deepens your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If this episode blesses you, please share it with your friends and family.

Keywords

Healing, Jesus, Prodigal Son
Mental Health
Spiritual Health
Personal Development
Christianity
Church Burnout
Hope