Just a week ago at this time I was sitting on the beach in Delaware. It was a relaxing week and I had time to do some reflecting. Jeanne Mayo said something to the effect of, "When it is time for me to go on vacation, I feel like quitting." Frustrations always seem to mount right before you go away.
But my question today is what do you do when vacation does ease the frustrations or you come back to more frustrations? You go away, you find peace with the world, re-energize, maybe even hear direction from God. But you get back to the same things and frustrations before you left. There could be many reasons for that, one being you didn't handle something or is it God is trying to get you do something(else).
Over vacation I was reading a blog on dealing with frustrations and what they may mean. Sorry I couldn't find the blog to link it for ya, but it has help me find peace with somethings.
One of the most important things you can do with frustrations is vent them. Don't hold them inside, it will do more damage to you then anyone else. Be careful to whom you vent, it could come back and kick you in the butt too. This is where you look to a coach or accountability partner; men, especially those in ministry, don't vent to your wife!!!! Remember she is your partner in ministry and you need her to keep a good attitude throughout it all. That doesn't mean she can't know that you are frustrated, but leave some of the facts out for her. Protect your family.
With all this said, I am understanding to purpose that God has designed me for. I know what I must do. Now comes the hard part and fun part...doing it.
“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” Leonardo da Vinci
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