Frustrated

My struggle lately has been understanding that others are not on the same schedule and do not always operate with the same sense of urgency as I do. Incompetence and lack of courtesy sends me over the edge. I am fortunate to have a wonderful wife that is so grounded and grants so much grace to others.

However, are there times when it is appropriate to "flip out"? (I suppose I can answer my own question when studying the fruit of the spirit.) Do I always have to turn the other cheek and grant people grace, though? When am I allowed to LEAN into someone? I think that I have found God's answer... see Ephesians 4:15 "Speaking the truth in love."

I'm so thankful that God has allowed me to work through this struggle. I feel as if He has been walking me through some very specific situations with others to help me learn that this struggle is as much about me and my growth as it is about the other individual. I never want to forget God waited 30 plus years for me to enter into a relationship with Him. Oh the grace he has granted me!!

Mark