James 1:2-4 says "Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."
Does this mean we will jump for joy every time we have a trial in life? Absolutely not! However, it does mean that we need to understand that some trials in life are meant to teach us something. You might learn the lesson immediately. However, if you are stubborn like me, it could be months or even years before you learn that particular lesson.
A friend recently posted on her Facebook page that there are blessings not only in gifts God gives us, but also in the trials of life. She is so right. There have been things in my life that I begged God for... Only to either be told no, or to be told to wait. I have been frustrated over a lot of things. However, God's plan is ALWAYS better than mine.
So, how do we turn sorrow & frustration into joy? It certainly isn't easy, and I know from experience that I can't do it on my own. However, we have all heard Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." That means that if we seek God's will and ask Him for help, He can get us through any difficulty.
My prayer for anyone reading this is that you praise God in times of trouble. I find that praise music helps tremendously. It is very calming. Use this and prayer to give you strength as you seek Joy out of Frustration.
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