God never promised us that this would be a great, abundant life, that comes later. Most of the apostles died horrible deaths for simply telling others about Jesus. If even Christ's own disciples weren't saved from pain, agony and death, then why should we expect better treatment?
We have the "gift" of free will which means we are completely and totally responsible for everything in this life. I love God with all my heart, but I realize now that he is detached from me in this life. He's there, I talk to him, but I've got to make this work on my own. Better things are promised for the next life, but for the here and now we need to work with what we're given.
