Where is your focus?
If you are continually experiencing frustration, one reason may be your focus, your point of view. You see, although it’s natural for you to focus on the problems directly in front of you, God’s interest is in developing you for His eternal purposes. And when your immediate interests and His everlasting goals collide, you may experience frustration.
For example, you may plead for the Father to move quickly in solving your problems, but His priority is developing godly character in you. If your troubles serve His aim, they will endure regardless of how uncomfortable they make you.
This is why it is exceedingly important for you to pursue God’s point of view – serving Him worthy, timeless objections rather than your temporary aspirations. Because when you focus on the eternal, you begin to understand how the Father is working all things for your good. The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
So today, what is causing you frustration? Look for God’s everlasting purposes in those circumstances. Because when you do, you’ll find the peace and strength to persevere no matter what challenges assail you.
May your prayer be: “Lord, I accept Your everlasting purposes. Please help me learn these lessons quickly and totally, amen.”