Whenever something frustrating happens, dont immediately become upset. Instead, ask yourself if this problem is really worth getting aggravated over: is this a five minute problem, a five hour problem, a five month problem, or a five year problem? For example, if you cant find where around your house you left your car keys, dont let that steal your love, joy, peace, or patience. Being five minutes late to most things is not worth losing your joy. Similarly, if youre stuck in a traffic jam, dont let that ruin your Fruit of the Spirit. Its not worth getting upset and uptight about a ten minute delay on your way to work. Indeed, ten minutes is nothing compared to all of eternity. Also, remember that God may be using your short-term problem for a long-term purpose. Thats why James 1:2-4 says, Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. God will work through your current trials and difficulties in order to produce lasting benefits such as faith, perseverance, and spiritual maturity. Thats why its important to take a long-term look at your short-term problems.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:18:11 +0000
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