I am a newly converted orthodox Christian and being a former protestant it was hard for me also to get used to being in the church so often... i was used to a once a week for a few hours Faith.
However something my Priest has come to enlighten me with is that our ancestors, fathers and saints did not live in this world, rather they visited the world and lived in the church.
And by doing so they were able to fulfill their purpose in life.. Which was loving people into the kingdom of heaven.
I don't know if this helps your question, however i do hope it is an encouragement to you to know that the struggle is normal and will be lifelong. but take heart in knowing that you are struggling in an age-old battle that has been passed down for thousands of years, and it is this particular struggle that makes saints of people
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