Same goes to you for what I asked of Obadiah.
It came with a lot of rejection by my family. I have had a tougher emotional experience since coming to Christ, because I began to open my eyes to a lot of suffering around me (abortion etc, that my family still support), and perhaps even more difficult, I had to face up to things I had done in the past that I only just realized how terrible they were.
With that being said, the good far outweighs the bad, not that finite benefits, real or perceived, outweigh truth. I am now better equipped to justify my ideas, my political positions, and my worldview. It is humbling to know God, and at times creates a tangible excitement for life beyond death. It has helped me cope with the death of a very close relative of mine who was a Christian as far as I know.
Being a Christian of any denomination, and I am essentially non-denominational, comes with a cross to bear if you are then ostracized because of your beliefs. However I am so glad I am saved and feel unjustified to complain even when compared with my fellow brothers in Christ in parts of the world where their ultimate liberty to live is threatened by their faith.