Why is Mankind so wretched? Or is it just me?

I've come to realise that be it with God or without God, I will have to face pain.

Without God, obviously the pain is caused by the consequences I in my wretched self decide to do.

With God, the pain comes also cos of myself cos I am not willing to surrender my all to God. Pain in giving up things God wants me to give up.

Jing Er, why can't you realise that at least suffering pain with God has its rewards. I can experience the fuillness of God?

Lord, help me. Help me to say this 'Despite outcomes and circumstances, each day is for the Lord, not for me and that all I do must be for His glory. God promises to never leave me nor forsake me and out of love for Him, I must keep my eyes on the prize.'

I'm desperate for You again. Please fill me again.