Even if you’re a Christian, you might have found, at least a time or two, that you were unable to pray away your frustration face. You know, that face you make when it seems like everything is working against you.
I’m not talking about the run-of-the-mill frustrations like dropping your grocery bag as you try to unlock the front or back door of your house. I’m talking about the frustration that comes from working and working and working on a problem without getting it solved. Attempting every possible solution you can think of only to discover you’re no closer than when you started hours ago. And even though you pray, the problem still stares you down.
If you could see yourself in the mirror right then, you’d see your frustration face.
And I can’t imagine that you would think it would be a good luck on you. I’ve actually seen my frustration, face, by accident. And let’s just say, it was a look I would prefer you never see on me. But how can we mere mortals avoid it?
I have a couple of ideas, and you can tell me if you’ve ever tried ’em.
First thing I suggest is…loosen up. Unclench your jaw. Or relax your shoulders. Or sit back in your chair. In other words, whatever part of you is holding onto the stress, loosen it up.
Next thing is, remember, this to shall pass. It really will. There’s absolutely no doubt about that. Sure, I know it might not feel like that’s gonna happen. But after living all these decades and experiencing frustration more times than I care to count, I can say from experience this is true. And I’m paying attention to these words as much as I hope you are, by the way.
Finally, even if you’ve prayed to God for help, say one more prayer. Tell Him thank you. Even if your problem is resolved or if you’re still dealing with the feeling of intense frustration. Even if some part of you doesn’t believe your problem will be resolved today. Thank God. Not for the problem. For being with you. Tell Him you’re so glad He’s there for you to talk to. Thank Him for listening. Thank Him for being able to talk directly to Him without needing a “high priest.” And thank Him for giving you a brain that works well enough to even try to solve your problem. Then, thank Him for creating you. Get the point? Just thank God for everything you can think of.
After that, get back to work. You’ll work it out and live to fight life’s other battles.
What do you think? Can you do it? I’m rootin’ for you. And I can be in your corner even more, when you…
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