In Enos we read about how Enos wrestled before (not with) God for answers to prayer. Although this is obviously a spiritual thing, I believe it to be mental also. To be able to clear one's mind from all distractions and really concentrate before your maker and talk to Him. Additionally, knowing what to pray for. The scriptures say that the Holy Spirit will tell us what to pray for. I believe aligning our will to this is what wrestling means.
Lastly, what does one due when it appears that no answer is coming? In Ether, with the brother of Jared, he comes to the Lord and presents him with a problem...lighting in their ships as they cross the ocean. The Lord basically, and kindly, says, well, what do you want me to do? You are smart and resourceful, what would you that I do? From Pres. Hinckley....
"Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work." — Gordon B. Hinckley
It occurred to me this morning that if no answer is coming immediately, its not that something is wrong, but perhaps there is no right answer, or more importantly, perhaps the Lord excepts us to get up off our knees (stop wasting time) and start to work, then the answers or the confirmation will come.
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