02
Jul '20
Lean into God
02
Jul '20
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9)
Do you ever feel like there is so much to be done that you can’t possibly do it all?
The demands on your time, finances, and energy can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
There is work, dinner, errands, children’s activities, homework.
Life can be exhausting!
You think you have things under control, caught up and ready to go, only to see them unwind in a matter of moments.
But, God says, “Don’t give up. Don’t grow tired of doing good.”
God knew you will have hard, exhausting days when everything breaks and everyone needs you.
He knows you will have days that feel like they will never end—when all you want is a moment alone.
However, God doesn’t want you to just tread water, He wants you to successfully live each day!
In your own strength you will burn out.
Lean into God.
Rest, find time to read His word and be quiet. In those moments, when you are weak, He is strong. Don’t grow weary in doing good, because when you persevere you will be rewarded!
When I read this devotion it blessed me. I feel many can relate to this. I was reminded of Exodus 15:2, The Lord is my strength and song. I pray you are encouraged to do as today’s devotion says and lean into God. Oh Lord, prop us up on our leaning side, amen.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
27
Sep '18
When We’re Weary
27
Sep '18
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9)
Sometimes trying to do the right thing can be exhausting. We may wonder, Do my well-intentioned words and actions make any difference at all? I wondered this recently when I sent a prayerfully thought-out email meant to encourage a friend, only to have it met with an angry response. My immediate reaction was a mixture of hurt and anger. How could I be so misunderstood?
Before I responded out of anger, I remembered that we won’t always see the results (or the results we desire) when we tell someone about how Jesus loves them. When we do good things for others hoping to draw them to Him, they may spurn us. Our gentle efforts to prompt someone to right action may be ignored.
Galatians 6 is a good place to turn when we’re discouraged by someone’s response to our sincere efforts. Here the apostle Paul encourages us to consider our motives—to “test our actions”—for what we say and do (vv. 1–4). When we have done so, he encourages us to persevere: “let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (vv. 9–10).
God wants us to continue living for Him, which includes praying for and telling others about Him—“doing good.” He will see to the results.
Dear God, thank You for the encouragement we receive from Your Word. Help us to persevere in doing good. Amen
This devotion blessed me so very much. It can be summed up in six simple but so powerful words, He will see to the results. We can leave the results of our lives in God’s hands. Trust Him and do good unto all men.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
Today’s Reading is 1 Peter 1:3