Wrestling with the concept of God
Ephesians 6:13,18
To enhance your communication with God, it is crucial to confront and overcome obstacles. Engaging in prayer on behalf of others is also important. However, engaging in a struggle or conflict with God during prayer is not supported by scripture teachings. If you engage in a physical struggle with God, you will suffer permanent physical impairment for the duration of your existence. If you engage in a struggle with God, akin to Jacob's, just because His actions do not align with your preferences, you compel Him to dislocate you (see to Genesis 32:24-25). Avoid becoming incapacitated by struggling to understand the ways of God, but instead engage in a profound struggle with worldly matters in the presence of God, for "we are exceedingly victorious through Him..." (Romans 8:37). Engaging in wrestling with God has a profound influence within His dominion. If you want my intercession and I lack spiritual fulfillment in Christ, my supplication has no results. However, when I am fully united with Christ, my prayers consistently result in triumph. Prayer is only effective when there is a state of entirety, as stated in the phrase "take up the whole armor of God...".
It is important to always differentiate between God's flawless intention and His permissive intention, which He employs to fulfill His divine plan for our life. The divine's immaculate intention is immutable. We must grapple with the things that God permits in our life, as they are part of His divine will. Our ability to perceive God's perfect plan for us is facilitated by our response to the circumstances permitted by His permissive will. "We understand that all things collaborate harmoniously for the benefit of those who have affection for God..." (Romans 8:28) is addressed to individuals who steadfastly adhere to God's flawless purpose and His summons in Christ Jesus. God's permissive will serves as a means of testing to unveil His genuine offspring. We should refrain from being indecisive and simply accepting, "Yes, it is the divine intention." There is no need for us to engage in physical combat or struggle with God, but it is necessary for us to engage in a mental or spiritual struggle in the presence of God. Exercise caution while succumbing to laziness and surrendering. Instead, engage in a magnificent battle and you will discover yourself imbued with His formidable might.