Why Does Life Get Harder After TeShuva?

You decided to turn your life around, do Teshuva, or convert—and suddenly everything seems to go wrong. Friends question your choices, unexpected hardships arise, and you’re left wondering: Does HaShem even want me to do this? The answer: YES! In this shiur, Rabbi Reuven explains why obstacles are not a sign of rejection, but proof that HaShem tests those He loves to prepare them for an infinitely greater reward. Learn why staying attached to negative influences from your past holds you back, and how daily Torah and Mussar provide the vital strength needed to overcome every spiritual test.