Wrestling with and before God

It seems unavoidable that we will all confront our Maker in all things. The Bible teaches us that all things come together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes. This is the explanation for those who are in the path of God's perfect will. The Bible also teaches us that Jacob ( and we) will wrestle before God. This is because we are trying to convince the Holy One of our preferences concerning His permissive will. In Jacob's case, he said he would not stop until God blesses him. In my or your life it may be something else, but you can be sure that if you ask for something outside of God's permissive or perfect will, you will lose the battle and he will leave a scar with you to remember the battle.