Hey Lisa!
Actually... your comments give me food for thought. (pun?) The amount/struggle of "pressing" might make some give up, etc. What were Jesus' choices? What are yours? Following through on your beliefs isn't always easy, etc. Best results don't always come by the barrel-full, either. And maybe I've been thinking of the press on too big a scale. hhhmmmmm
As for your claim of being a "mere mortal," I seriously doubt that.