Frustrated?

People generally get frustrated when things don't go as planned. No matter how vigorously our plan is pursued it can get derailed and cause us to be frustrated. Part of the Serenity Prayer goes like this:

God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time.

This is very insightful. Sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. I can't control other people - what they think, say, or do. And if I try to control them I will certainly be frustrated. There are situations that occur that I cannot control. This fallen and sinful world can invade our lives even when we've done all we know to do. I need to be accepting of the facts and not wonder why God let them happen. God did not promise that all would go according to our plan. He did promise that though we experience trials and difficulties; they would not destroy us.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego all went into the fiery furnace. God did not save them from going in. But, he did save them from being burned or even smelling like smoke. The trial you may be facing will not destroy you as long as you keep your faith in the Lord to get you through. You will have to endure. You will be tempted to be frustrated, but God has a higher purpose and will enable you to overcome.

There are things that we can change, especially about ourselves. Many of the difficulties we face are of our own doing. We made bad decisions. We planned things without consulting the Lord. We must face up to it and take courage to change.

There is wisdom that God provides to help us know what we can change and what we should put into His hands and leave alone. There is no fun in continuing to beat your head against the wall. Let it go and live in God's peace. 1 Peter 5:7 tells us: "Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully." (AMP) He will take care of it, so be carefree.

Leave the frustration behind. You and I can live one day at a time and enjoy each moment. God is not wanting you to be frustrated. Tomorrow is another day. You can plan it out, but it may not turn out the way you hoped. Plan 'B' is OK. Be certain that whatever happens you enjoy this moment. It will not come again.