Webster defines "wrestle, wrestled or wrestling" as "to engage in deep thought, consideration or debt." The verb also connotes an engagement that can be violent or determined. To wrestle with something (or someone) is not always pretty. In our battles, we see sides of our heart that aren't lovely, Christ-like or endearing. We must learn to wrestle well. Bringing our struggles, questions and tensions to the Lord.
Some of mine are:
What is unconditional love and how do we strive to love this way?
CHANGE - a six letter word that should bring out TRUST - a nice four letter word
Bearing our burdens in a society that promotes independence and self-reliance
Wiring and Gifting - Contentment with our God-given abilities
Contending for holiness - especially when we feel as if we were kicked in the gut
Those are some topics I will be rolling around in my head, studying scripture, tossing up to the Lord (which I'm sure He will toss back to me) and working out right here. In our struggles and debates with the Lord, may we always be driven to Him. May our wrestles cause us to seek Him, gain a better understanding of Him and grow in our love for Him.
