It's a pretty natural thing to hear someone say or yell a curse word when frustrated, angry, or upset in any way, and honestly, it is fine and all, that is until someone uses the good lord, Jesus Christ's, name. As a Christian, when someone takes God's name in vain it is like nails on a chalkboard to my ears, and each time I think of multiple things in my head they could have said instead of that.

So, if you're ever in that situation, here's a list of 17 things you can use instead of downgrading God's name.

1. Cheese and rice

Yeah, most of these will probably sound a little corny, but they work!

2. Use your own name

Try using "Sarah Dam* it" instead of God and you're totally in the clear.

3. What in the sane heck

I honestly have heard my mom say this too many times to count... So now I've caught on to it

4. Holy Bob Saget

To be honest, I have no clue why so many people choose to use Bob's name, but it eventually has a ring to it.

5. Holy macaroni

This is just my favorite example, but try adding your favorite food in there!

6. What in the world

It is pretty basic, but also super easy to remember.

7. Jiminy Cricket!

I just love this one... It is just simply fun to say, no matter what sense you're using it in.

8. Holy cow

Come on... Who doesn't know this one? It is a saying as old as time.

9. Shut the front door!

I first heard this one years ago on a movie and it was so hilarious I can't help but use it.

10. What the frog

If you want to use a word besides frog, try using 'what the flip," it's another easy one to remember.

11. Dadgummit!

I am not 100% sure if this even counts as a real word, but you can sure as heck use it anytime you need to!

12. Oh for Pete's sake!

Not sure who Pete is, but for his sake, start using this instead of God's name!

13. Son of a nutcracker

I understand how some of these sayings came about, but ones like these make me wonder what was going on in someone's head when they said this.

14. Son of a gun

Personally, I say this one a lot. But like the previous one, it's just something so weird it just catches on.

15. Son of a biscuit

I am starting to think that you can basically add any word after "Son Of A..." and use it just like the other ones. Try it!

16. What the cuss!

If you want to try not cursing too, you can literally add the word "Cuss" in there in replace of anything.

17. Just say a cuss word

If you're at a loss and can't think of anything to say above or make up on your own, just say a cuss word if you have to, just keep God's name out there for Pete's sake!