Traffic jams and frustrations

Today, Paul Marc Goulet wrote the message of "A Miracle Every Day". I pray his message and audio will bless you today. -- All of us struggle with frustration at times. The circumstances can be different, but the end result is the same: frustration! Where’s the joy and peace of God? Can I be honest with you, friend? I hate traffic jams and waiting in lines. I’m not sure why these situations bother me so much. I’ve tried many ways to cope with this sudden loss of joy or peace. It’s often been embarrassing and discouraging.  friend, do you ever lose your joy because of frustrations? I’ve tried praying about it and asking Jesus to help me, but nothing seemed to help. Not until I put into practice a battle plan that has actually worked for me. Here’s the plan:

1. Prepare yourself for the inevitable. 
2. Listen to calming Christian music.
3. Immediately forgive the bad drivers or rude people in line.

Have you developed your own battle plan? I’d like to encourage you to make a plan and invite the Lord into the events that seem to bring out the worst in you.  Paul the Apostle found his secret plan: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6, NIV) I haven’t won every battle over frustration, but I have a plan. It seems to help me. How about you?  So would you like to start the plan with prayer? Here is a simple one: “Jesus, please help me, ‘cause these people are driving me crazy. Amen.”  One last thought, friend… Are circumstances controlling you, or are you controlling your responses? I know you can win this battle. You will find your joy again when you find the Lord in every situation. You’re a miracle! Paul Marc Goulet -- Thank you, Paul Marc, for sharing this today!