What is the Message of the Gospel?

I was super frustrated after I surrendered my life to Jesus. After experiencing deep uncertainty, lack of peace and a suffocating emptiness, surrendering my life over to God gave me complete freedom - everything became clear, I was overwhelmed with peace and I was completely fulfilled. It was the most incredible thing to ever happen to me, but I was so frustrated because no one had told me that I had a CHOICE to make. I wish someone had told me sooner!