I’m rebellious but I want to follow God and I don’t know what to do
Question:
I have been dealing with a medical condition and going through a lot since the year 2006; even prior to the year 2006. First and foremost I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son Of God; that's what I want to believe. I was baptized several years ago. Currently, I no longer attend church. I've always had a rebellious demeanor within me, even as a child. I want to do things my way, but I do realize that "my way" inevitably fails time after time; again and again. I know that I'm wrong but I still want to do it my way. I'm fully aware that I'm sinning against God and that doesn't make me happy. I'm trying to have it both ways but I know deep in my heart that it's God's way or no way at all. One morning while lying in bed I was thinking about how difficult my life is and before I knew it, I looked towards the ceiling and yelled at God "I hate You!" Let me make this perfectly clear; I don't want to "hate" God nor do I want to be God's enemy. I know that God wants what's best for me. I'm having such a difficult time submitting to God's Will. There's like a tug-of-war going on inside of me.
I honestly believe that if I were to die right now, I'd go straight to hell; although there is a small amount of hope still left inside of me that I won't? I don't want to hate God, I don't want to be God's enemy; so much has happened in my life that I don't know who I am anymore. Honestly, even my prayers I believe are an abomination to God. My prayers don't make it past the ceiling, of this I'm most definitely certain! In spite of it all, I still believe that God is an awesome God; that He's wonderful, beautiful, holy, magnificent, good, merciful, righteous; He's God. I'm very confused, tired, and lost; completely lost. I have no idea what to do anymore.
Answer:
You make it sound like you have no choice, which is false. Yes, if you want a better life, you will have to deny yourself and submit to God. When God gives the truth and the best way to live, no other alternative gives you a better life. See Denying Oneself. The only thing that is missing is making a real commitment.