7 Signs You’re Wrestling with Jesus

What is your relationship like with Jesus? If it’s broken, how do you repair it? This is a question many of us ask ourselves regularly not only when we’re lost, but also when we are saved. Feeling lost or struggling on your faith journey isn’t something to feel bad about, as we have all lost our way, even when saved. Even when we’re wrestling with Jesus, God wants us to remain faithful in Christ, recognize that everything happens for a reason and is a part of God’s Will. Sometimes difficulties and crisis are used by the Lord to bring us closer and to develop intimacy with him. The more you grow in Christ, the less questions you will have and the more you will trust in God. This won’t happen overnight. It’s an everyday process. Here are seven signs you’re wrestling with Jesus.

You’re Confused About Your Purpose

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When you’re struggling with Jesus, there is often great confusion about spiritual direction. One of the Enemy’s greatest desires is to get a believer out of destiny and separated from Jesus. This all begins by confusing you. The knowledge of God’s Will and purpose for your life is superior to the world’s false and speculative knowledge and wisdom. This is the most important fact that every Christian must get hold of. There is a dangerous chain reaction that is taking place in the thinking today of many Christians. The ultimate cause of most problems in the Christian life is the failure to have knowledge of God’s Will. The reason we are so lost is because we neglect His ordained meanings of knowing His Will. This happens because we believe that something else is superior to God’s ordained way when the truth is, nothing is superior to God’s ordained way.

You’re Extremely Frustrated

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When you’re wrestling with Jesus, it’s easy to become extremely frustrated with Him. During these periods, the Enemy uses a variety of circumstances to oppress the mind and bring great frustration. A person who is wrestling with Jesus finds themselves on edge and anxious. Getting over your anger with Him is really about straightening out what you expect from Him. If we think of the Lord as our personal fairy and think that He will grant everything on our wish list and all will be perfect in our lives, you’ll be mad at Him every time things go wrong. Having faith in Jesus is not insurance against hardships, but it is a way to endure.

You Are Drawn Back Towards Old Bondages

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When you find yourself in a broken relationship with Jesus, it’s easy to be pulled back towards negative cycles that you broke free from. During these periods, you are extremely vulnerable to spiritual attack as the Enemy wants to enslave you once again in the same old bondages. If he can discourage you enough that you give into sin that you were free from, you are more likely to spiral down into deeper defeat. The only way to truly break free from these bondages is to first admit that you have a problem; that you’re in bondage, and then admit that it is your choice to be in bondage, just as it is your choice to be free.

You Question Jesus

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Many Christians believe that if you question the Bible, Jesus’ direction or even God Himself, it is a sign of blasphemy or disbelief, but it really goes back to motive. Why are you questioning Jesus on a particular issue, doctrine or direction? If we question Jesus because we desperately want to know the answers and we truly want to know who our Lord is so that we can see the light in the midst of our confusion that is one thing. If it is coming from a prideful heart that says ‘I know better than God’ then we are wrong to question. If it is because we are trying to stall our obedience to the Lord, it is wrong to question. If we question God’s authority, then that too is incorrect behavior on our end.