Weariness often doesn’t come out of the blue, but it’s something that we grow into. Weariness starts as a seed that, if cultivated, will grow into the desire to give up. But Galatians 6:9 tells us:
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9 ESV)
The word weary here means to be weak or to fail in heart. It happens over time, as life circumstances slowly chip away at our confidence, faith, and strength, without even realizing it, until one day we look up and just completely want to throw in the towel.
So how do we prevent ourselves from growing weary? We remember the goodness of our work. Don’t grow weary in doing good. Remember why we started in the first place and don’t allow your purpose to be overshadowed by your challenges.
Obstacles will come, and many times they won’t be a sign we need to quit. They just mean we need to keep going and push through. And that pushing is what will be the very force that will make us stronger.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for helping me to not grow weary and quit. When I want to give up, thank you for strengthening me to move forward in faith. In Jesus’ name, amen