I'm frustrated. Out of my mind. I don't want to live as this world says, but it looks so inviting. Where is truth? My heart longs for her, always, day in and out. I separate myself, yet what for? Am I relying on myself? Frustration, confusion at times. Then I read this. Thought about discussion with some guys on Easter and I remembered how God did it, not me. Didn't have to try really, it just was. Frustrated today , felt so out of i, drained. Only You , God, can save this wretched world. Use me to do it. Help me let go. Be with them, with her, with the family, give her a conviction of Your Word. and a hug.
Frustrated? It may be because you're trying to make something happen that only God can make happen.
Whenever you are doing what God has called you to do, it is important to rely on His strength, His grace, and His power to complete your task. You will become frustrated if you try to make things happen on your own strength instead of relying on God. God is the author and finisher of His plans (Hebrews 12:2), and you must not try to take the place of God if you expect things to work out.
Also, note that it is Christ in you that's the hope of glory—not Christ and you.
Paul then continues by saying that he labors and works for the gospel, but all of his labor is really done by Christ's power, which so powerfully works in [him](Colossians 1:29).
If you're trying to labor without Christ's power at work within you, then your labor will be frustrating and in vain. You need to stop trying, and start dying to self so that you may be alive to Christ's power.
Struggle and frustration occur when you try to do God's job by your own strength—rather than relying on Christ's strength, which is at work in you.
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