I’ve had problems with patience in the past. Thankfully I have grown spiritually over time and handle many more situations with an appropriate amount of patience. But I still do wrestle with it from time to time. When someone and / or something keeps me from proceeding then patience spills over to frustration. I don’t get angry a whole lot, but I can tend to get very frustrated and that is unnecessary and counterproductive.
By definition ‘to frustrate’ can mean to “thwart or prevent someone from accomplishing or fulfilling a purpose or desire”. It can cause “feelings of annoyance or discouragement”. Making ones efforts ineffectual can end up being very frustrating, but the Lord just wants us to take these things in stride and with godly patience be the victor. It’s an acquired trait that comes with time.
Life can be a very difficult challenge, but if we keep our eyes on the Lord things will work out, as they have been ordained to work out. Isn’t it possible that God himself is slowing down the process because he has something better in store? Or maybe we made a poor decision and the Lord is allowing us to go thru the consequence phase of the event so we learn how to make a better decision the next time. You see the focus shouldn’t be on anyone or anything else. Only God knows the future from the past and can guide us thru to the place he wants us to be. He does nothing to harm us, but rather covers us with his grace* so we feel the presence of his Spirit in and all around us. Trust in the Lord no matter what circumstances you are facing. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing! rlkeller
1. To prevent (someone) from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart.
b. To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in.
2. To prevent from coming to fruition or fulfillment; render ineffectual
* unlimited / undeserved favor
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