Is there a situation in your life that is so frustrating that it’s making you tired? Do you wonder if you misguidedly prayed for patience so God is giving you a chance to practice? Just once, can’t something be easy?
If you don’t feel this way right now, I bet you can relate. I have a few situations right now that are really frustrating me. It’s been weeks and no end in sight. Just when I think everything is getting resolved, or that I am actually getting somewhere, another roadblock. More waiting. It’s tiring.
Did I pray about it? I did. Do I think there is a lesson that I am learning here? Probably. Could it go faster? I wish it would. A little divine guidance (or work behind the scenes) would be appreciated.
One situation has to do with my health. That one is (somewhat) in my control. I can make choices each day that will benefit me for years to come. If I am feeling a little stuck, I can look at how far I have come already.
The other two are out of my control. Both are uncomfortable. (one more so than the other- but still). Relying on the external powers that be and some on the kindness of friends or strangers is frustrating. Is that a complaint? Maybe, but I don’t want it to be. I am doing my best to see the positive, to give it to God and see the lesson in all of it, but darn it, I’m on the struggle bus.
I recognize that there is a purpose for the struggle, the obstacles, and I would prefer that they not all come at once. (Funny right?) In the tired place of frustration, what I can do? I can trust that God gives me the grace to face whatever is coming my way. I can pray. I can take time each day to meditate so that I can listen. Sometimes, what really happens is that I just tell God what’s on my mind and what I think of the current situations. What do you do when you are in such a place?
