There are times when you think that you’re justified in what you feel, say or do ~ justified enough to warrant anger born of frustration after years of ‘biting it back’ and ‘letting it wash over you’. However, today was one of those days when I finally [but politely] gave vent to alot of pent-up feelings of unfairness and frustration. Do I feel any better? Nope, I do not. Do I feel I was justified? Possibly, but it still didn’t feel like my finest hour. Did it do any good? Most unlikely as the person it was aimed at just said I was obviously under alot of stress in my life and that must be why I was so frustrated [aaarrrggghhh] ~ she totally missed [or refused to acknowledge or own] the fact that she was the cause of my frustration today.
So, how can I change this around and make it something positive rather than something destructive and painful? I found the answer in Luke….
But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28 NIV
I’ve had a good scream into the airing cupboard 😉 and now I am praying. I will keep the lines of communication open; I will try to find a way to bless this person and I will practice unconditional forgiveness……..I am giving it up to God and most of all I am trying to replace frustration with love…….
Relieve the anguish of my heart and set me free from my distress. Psalm 24[25]:17
Amen to that xx
Hi Sharon,
I’m so glad you’re back, but sorry to it’s under these circumstances.
I understand exactly how you feel. There’s a woman where I work who has been a constant source of frustration for me for nearly three years.
We don’t speak. I know this woman has a very difficult life, and I pray for her during my daily rosary, but my stomach still tightens into a knot whenever I see her.
So, just turn it over to prayer, as you are. I’d like to say it gets better with time, but it doesn’t at times. I do pray, asking God to bless her and to change me.
Love and prayers,
Gail
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(((Sharon))) ~ praying right now for you xx
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Well ladies all the prayers must have worked because this has resolved itself with a massive turn around of attitude [hers] and a better understanding [mine]. Thanks be to God and to you both for praying along with me xxx
Sharon xx
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Hi Sharon
Hope you are ok and looking forward to xmas. Couldnt find you on facebook so thought i would just message you on here. We areok got all my family home for xmas:) take care x
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I’m so glad this has resolved itself, Sharon, praise God xx
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I never did think of screaming in an airing cupboard. I usually do that in my car…
Blessings on your efforts at forgiving and loving 🙂
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