Frustration

We all face frustration.  However, we have many different ways of dealing with it.  I have been faced with a repetitively frustrating situation and I've responded several different ways.  Here's how I've seen my reactions play out:

• Humor - laughing it off as something not worth my time.
• Anger - beginning to take it personally and wanting to lash out. 
• Depression - taking it totally personally and allowing it to steal my attention. 
• Confusion - disbelief usually leading to many conversations with people who can do nothing about it. 

 While none of those options are healthy or helpful, I would guess you can see yourself in at least one if not all of them.  Of course you and I both know the correct response (and "Churchy" answer) is to take these situations to God, but how often do you actually respond that way first?  I know this is a challenge for me.  So I put the question to you.  How are you responding to continually frustrating situations or people?

Comments

[Oleane]

I try to remember that nothing happens that has not passed through God's hands first; that each frustrating incident is a chance to learn more about allowing God to reveal His truths to me and to teach me how to respond as Jesus would have responded.