Struggles and a Christian is a normal thing. We are in conflict with the worldview around us. Therefore the conflict.
The world wants to crush us into its mould. The LORD wishes to crush the world out of us. Only when the grapes are crushed, does the juice come out.
Trials and tests make a Christian stronger, for we learn to lean on the LORD more, and trust Him to take us through.
Kumara Krupa Bachala