Frustration is that feeling of impatience and anxiety that we get when we think our needs are not being met or when we deal with seemingly insurmountable problems. Sometimes, God is the focus of our impatience and dissatisfaction—we become frustrated with Him. Frustration with God, His ways and His dealings with us can be a major stumbling block for Christians. God could easily handle this problem—why doesn’t He? God knows I have a need—where is He? There are few Christians who have not been fuming with frustration at the Lord for one reason or another at some point in their lives.
Our frustration with God could be a byproduct of our own stubbornness. When our ambitions conflict with God’s purposes, we will naturally be frustrated. It is never advisable to fight against God. Saul of Tarsus learned this lesson the hard way, and Jesus had to remind him,
A simple prayer of humble submission gives far greater comfort than digging in our heels and stubbornly insisting on our plans.
“It is hard for you to kick against the goads” (Acts 26:14).
A simple prayer of humble submission gives far greater comfort than digging in our heels and stubbornly insisting on our plans.