40 Bible Verses to help you overcome Frustration

They came out of nowhere! My husband, daughter and her friend had just gotten home with some delicious dinner. We unpacked it, sat down, said Grace, and began enjoying dinner when, out of the blue, we were attacked! Twelve to thirteen of the peskiest big flies flooded the dining room. My husband grabbed a flyswatter as the girls (seven and eight years old) shrieked, trying everything they could to cover up the target…their food.

Now I have to admit, I became a little “girly” myself displaying some graceful moves that, I’m sure, would have earned a part in a Michael Jackson video. For the next 15 minutes the place was filled with laughing and shrieking, followed by more laughing as my husband, with sniper-like precision, well, “neutralized” each and every one of them.

Needless to say, my appetite was quite shot after watching fly carcasses literally “fly” across the room.

Isn’t that life? You’re going through the day-to-day motions of life, enjoying your “dinner”, when, out of the blue, these pesky circumstances, beyond your control, both big and small, begin to swarm and launch a full-on attack.

While it may not be easy to pick up a flyswatter and “wipe out” the pest, I am sure of this; our God is always beside us. He will never leave us or forsake us AND we have a choice. We can complain about interrupted “dinners”, or we can pick up our “flyswatters” and defeat the enemy’s attacks. But we must learn there are things we can control AND there are things we allow to control us. Many of the circumstances we face in our lives end up controlling us because we have not learned how to take authority over them. How on earth do we do that? Let’s dive into a few things you can do to keep C.A.L.M. with these 40 Bible Verses to help you overcome frustration.

1 | COME TO ME

If you’re anything like me, it’s the little things that get your feathers ruffled. Like Francesca Battistelli sings, “This Is The Stuff” that drives me CRAZY. If we are to be trusted with more of His assignment, we must first conquer the small things. Drawing near to Him on a regular basis allows us to learn from Him. Soon enough, we will begin to consider Jesus’ response to life.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8
Come away with me to a quiet place and get some rest. Mark 6:31

2 | ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

The enemy is the author of strife so, in choosing a grateful position, we extinguish his schemes to divide and defeat. A grateful heart weeds out anger, leaving a heart fully acknowledging God’s goodness. Then, the mouth speaks the overflow of a grateful heart (Luke 6:45).

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
Continue in prayer and be watchful with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Ps. 9:1
I will praise the name of God with song and shall magnify Him with thanksgiving. Ps. 69:30
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

3 | LISTEN TO HIS VOICE | Bible Verses to overcome Frustration

Allow God to speak into those hidden crevices of your heart. Those deep areas that only He sees, only He truly knows. Take some time to sit and “be still” (this post will help you learn how). As He speaks to those unseen places, the dirt of doubt is washed away, distractions are disconnected, and the disease of anger is healed. You see, the more we hear and take to heart – take action on – what we hear from Him, the more He will speak to us (Luke 8:18). When we listen to our Shepherd’s leading voice, the enemy’s pushy voice dissolves.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20
Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. Deuteronomy 32:1-2
Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.” Luke 8:18
Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8
Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. Proverbs 8:34

4 | MEDITATE & MEMORIZE Bible Verses To Help Overcome Frustration

It’s a known fact, what you meditate on (focus on), you magnify. The more your thoughts are consumed with the “death” of negativity, the more worried, frustrated and exhausted you tend to feel. Lashing out, especially at those closest to you, becomes the path of least resistance. But there is hope. Memorizing God’s word and meditating on Him is a surefire way to remove the enemy’s lies as you CHOOSE to take His higher route of renewal. Try the Bible verses in this post to help you overcome frustration.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. Psalm 119:115
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Joshua 1:8
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41

It’s not always easy but, when we begin to practice these principles, clouds part and beautiful rays of the Son light the way. May God’s brilliant face shine on your efforts to remain C.A.L.M. in the chaos.

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