Frustrated? Look In The Mirror

Frustrated? Look in the Mirror

The great slugger Ted Williams once said, “There has always been a saying in baseball that you can’t make a hitter, but I think you can improve a hitter. More than you can improve a fielder. More mistakes are made hitting than in any other part of the game.”

When a hitter begins to make mistakes, it often leads to a hitting slump. Slumps are frustrating—for the player, the team, and the fans. Lengthy slumps can get players sent down to the minor leagues to work out the kinks and get reestablished.

In moments of frustration, we usually have negative reactions. But if we are self-aware and take inventory of our thoughts, words, or actions, we often will see that a small, simple adjustment in those thoughts, words, or actions can make all the difference in the world. You see, if we allow it to, frustration can serve as a mirror that shows us the truth of our ways, bringing us understanding. When we slow down and ask why, we can get to the truth.

Proverbs 3:13 states, “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.”

When we see why we are frustrated with our jobs, our finances, or our relationships, it can cause us to see clearly the path forward to bring about the change necessary for our lives. So if you are frustrated, know that your frustration can be a powerful force. Use it for good by asking God to show you the best way forward. When you are frustrated, look in the mirror.

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

Proverbs 3:13