7 Signs You’re

Wrestling with Jesus

What is your personal relationship like with
Christ?
By Lesli White
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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 Lack Spiritual Passion

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Have you ever found yourself wishing that you could be more zealous or
passionate for Jesus? You might be unsatisfied with your lack of growth in
your faith. Lacking spiritual passion is a sign that you’re wrestling with Jesus.
When you’re struggling with Him, it’s easy for the Enemy to swoop in and
steal your tenacity for things of God. During these periods, our prayer life
seems stalled. Our commitment is tested and it can feel like we can’t push
through. When we’re separated from Jesus, you feel as though you are just
going through the motions as opposed to feeling connected to Jesus.

You’re Extremely Frustrated 

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.

You’re Exhausted All the Time

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When you’re wrestling with Jesus, it will have not only an impact on your
spiritual well-being, but also on your physical well-being. You may feel
unusually sluggish and tired. While this can be a result of natural problems,
lack of sleep or health problems, it can also be a result of prolonged spiritual
battles and separation from Jesus. You may also be suffering from spiritual
fatigue. This means that your soul is exhausted, not just your body. It is a sign
that we have become separated not only from Jesus, but also from ourselves
somewhere along the way. At these points, we need to reconnect.

You Question Your Faith 

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One of the biggest challenges we face on our spiritual journey is completely
trusting God’s Will, especially when our faith is being tested. A huge sign that
you’re wrestling with Jesus is when you begin to question your faith. This is
often a result of our disappointment in our lives based on our experiences and
expectations. While we can’t avoid disappointment, we are told through
Scripture to trust in Jesus and His promises for us. If you are dealing with a
disappointment right now, remember that you can rely on Jesus. When we
recognize God’s goodness, even in our daily struggles and disappointments,
then we can really know God.
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No matter what kind of Christian activities you participate in and no matter
what kind of “religious” things you do, what is your personal relationship to
Christ? This is the key to growing in Christ and overcoming brokenness with
Him. The choice of choosing Jesus and wanting a relationship with Him is all
our own.