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I used to feel guilty for being angry at God. Then I read about Jacob. 🤕

I have a very stubborn personality. When life gets hard, I don't just quietly submit; I argue with God. I ask "Why?" I complain. For years, I felt like a terrible Christian because my faith is so messy. Then I looked at Genesis 32. Jacob didn't just pray through his anxiety; he literally got into a physical wrestling match with God (the Angel of the Lord) in the dirt, all night long. He refused to let go until God blessed him. God dislocated Jacob’s hip. He walked with a limp for the rest of his life. But God also gave him a new name and blessed him. God didn't punish Jacob for fighting Him. He honored the fact that Jacob cared enough to hold on. If you are wrestling with God right now—over a divorce, a loss, or a failure—don't let go. He can handle your anger, and He blesses those who refuse to walk away. #WrestlingWithGod #RawFaith #MessyFaith