Frustrations

They happen. Sometimes, too frequently, but what can we do? One thing I am learning is to find something to be thankful for in the midst of troubles and times when I am down. This is something I cannot escape from lately. One frustration leads to another and I can't get away. So, as I sit here and contemplate what I am doing and where I am going with my life,  I am looking for the many things for which to be thankful. Although I may not like the school I am attending, at least I am getting an education. Although I may hate the top bunk bed, at least I have a place to lay my head. Although I may hate my job some days, at least I am getting paid. Although I feel alone, at least I have a family back home who loves and supports me. There is so much to be thankful for and yet I sit here and drown in my sorrows because I am not where I want to be. God has a timing for everything and I am trying to be ever so patient. I believe there is a lesson to learn through all of this, though I may not see it yet.

All too often I want to cry because I feel like I don't know what I want, because I can't make decisions, because I feel lonely, but God is always present. I am WEAK, but he makes me strong. All I can do is pray for direction, strength, and patience.

Frustrations are okay.