Christian and Frustration

What is frustration? It involves impatience, worry, anxiety. Part of frustration involves the emotion of desire. We desire things to happen a certain way and they don’t. We become frustrated. As Christians we must approach this and everything else properly from a spiritual position. Through our personal prayer life and study of Scripture we can anchor our trust and faith in the Lord. We have our eyes on a “bigger picture” of ultimate betterment. This helps with frustration.

Jesus informs us to “seek first” the Kingdom of God. It also helps when we stop thinking so much about ourselves, and learn to put others first. This sounds easy but it can really be difficult. We learn patience through practice. This is why it is extremely important for all Christians to maintain some sort of fellowship with the “body of Christ” (the Church).

Material substance never ultimately brings satisfaction or contentment because we are spiritual beings. Our spirit must be properly feed in order to grow properly and mature. We “eat” the Word of God daily. We commune with other saints and partake of the Holy Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. This is very important to us as Ancient Antiochene Christians.

Materialism is inadequate to meet all of our needs. To waste our soul energy with frustration is never productive. There is nothing wrong with healthy desire. As Christians we need to count our blessings. We already have so much - we need to remember how much that we have been blessed with. When the Devil tries to frustrate you, simply say; “I already have everything that I need in Christ Jesus.” Then we learn to “wait upon the Lord”. Whatever you may be experiencing, this too shall pass.

Stay focused on Christ Jesus, not yourself or even others. Our human “wills” are even corrupted with sin. What we “will to do” we cannot. So much for “free will”. We must learn to let the guidance of the Holy Spirit direct our path, not the fallen human will. Your human will cannot save you. When we begin to trust the fallen human will we can get frustrated. All sins involve the fallen human will. Only divine wisdom from the Gospel of Jesus Christ provides the proper knowledge and wisdom to carry us through. Jesus, when praying to God the Father, stated; “Not my will, but thine be done.” He sets the example for us all.

In order to maintain harmony, we must remain in silent prayer. When you feel frustration coming on, immediately go to silent prayer. Learn to hold on to the “hem of His garment” through all difficulties. It gets easier with practice.

Frustration has been said to be a mixture of anger, disappointment, and annoyance. Here are some ways to help you through the experience of frustration.

1-Breath slowly. Slow down your thoughts and breathing.

2-Try and stand still or sit down. Relax your muscles. You may tighten your fists off and on and tighten the muscles in your legs off and on slowly.

3-Bring God’s word into your mind and thoughts. Quote Scripture and pray. Thank God. Begin to focus on the good things that God is doing and has done with you.

4-If possible, getting outside and walking. We encourage daily walks as Antiochene Christians.

5-Spend time with your pets if you have any. Plants and animals help us get our minds off of ourselves. God wants us to take care of His creation.

6-Just going into the bathroom and literally washing your face and hands of the situation helps. Staying clean everyday helps in many ways.

7-Finnaly, talk to God and other Christians. Allow others to pray for you.

All of these techniques can help you through frustration. Remember, God knows and completely understands everything that you are going through. Trust that He is with you and with Him you can make it through anything. Continue to study with us here at “The Shepherds Way & Nugget of Truth”.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

AACG (May 5^th 2026)

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