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Dear readers, can you provide me with advice on how to deal with intense frustration? Not over one particular issue or even in one area but many different ones spanning multiple aspects of my life. I suppose the ultimate answer is patience. The Bible speaks of having patience through times of trial. [...]
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11 months ago
The different books of the Bible, being different in literary form and structure, contain endless examples, suited to different people, different temperaments, and different personality types, about keeping the focus on God's endless generosity, loving-kindess and patience, both with His people, Israel, and later, by extension, all who are dignified with the title Christian (and indeed anyone seeking God with a sincere heart).
If life forever with God is my ultimate goal, the day's frustrations may by comparison be reduced insignificance.
A caveat, though, based on personal experience working at a mental health agency. Let me first say that I am not a healthcare professional. Any one who even thinks they have a problem should seek competent help. I do not mean to imply that others have problems, only that I'm a dumb bloke who's just trying to be helpful.
Okay, that said, nothing I'm saying should artificially diminish some real and continuing source of frustration. For example, if some one is hitting another person, I am not saying put up with it while focusing on a better life some day. By all means, call a cop or something.
My 2 cents worth.
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Steve
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it."
John, thanks for your comment and I appreciate your prayers.
Steve
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obviously. And at the same time I realize that there is very little over
which I truly have any control...
2 months ago
35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.
36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Frustration can be a lack of knowing what your goals are. If you believe that you can do God's will in all circumstances - even in tribulations - being frustrated means that you need to pay attention to where God is trying to lead. Illness, unemployment and rebellious children are opportunities to demonstrate Christian character - thus doing God's will.