Journal Entry ~ 01/04/18

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. - Galatians 6:9-10

We are not to grow weary in doing “good”. If we read the verses just before this one, we understand the good Paul is referring to in this verse. “For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” - Galatians 6:8. The good we should not grow weary from are those things that reap eternal life.  When we reflect on whether we’re doing good, we just need to consider the impact on our eternal life, or the eternal life of those around you. If what we’re spending our energy on has no impact on our eternal life, then it’s not worth wearing ourselves out over. 

We should not grow weary of reading our Bible and seeking to live by what it teaches. We should not grow weary of praying for our family, our friends, our church and our country. We should not grow wearing of sharing our faith with others or of serving the Lord with the gifts He has given us. 

If we find we are too weary to do these things, then we can be confident we have taken over our schedule. We are weary because we are not living in the center of God’s will, we are living according to the flesh. If we are prioritizing our time in Scripture and prayer, if we are sharing our faith and serving with the gifts we have been given, we are living according to the Spirit.

Don't be weary in that. For in due season, you will reap if you don't give up.  Don’t grow tired of doing those things He has called you to do.  When we find we are exhausted, it’s important to stop and reflect on why we are weary - if we have grown weary from trying to keep up with our busy schedule of doing “good”, then we need to stop and re-prioritize. We need to rest in Him. On the other hand, if we are focused on doing the good He calls us to do, Paul is encouraging us not to give up.  We will reap the benefits. 


Press on ~ you are loved 💗

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Medical Update ~ 09/27/17

Image
Today was a challenging day.  I met with the oncologist to discuss chemo as part of my treatment plan.  The oncologist explained there were 3 additional invasions discovered during surgery, so there were actually 4 isolated invasions in the breast tissue.  To review - my diagnosis is Ductal Carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  All 4 of the invasions are HER2+ (aggressive) and hormone negative (recurrent).  My oncologist walked us through the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCM) guidelines for treatment of this type of aggressive, recurrent cancer - chemo and radiation. The good news is God had already moved the mountain in my heart opposing chemo, and rested me in a place of acceptance.  While my initial prayers focused on not having to have chemo as part of my treatment, after hearing I had multiple invasions, He moved me to a place of understanding that chemo is a necessary part of my treatment.  If there were 4 invasions in the sample they took, there co
Read more

My Journey Begins...

I am a believer in Christ, and I have breast cancer.     On August 17, 2017, I was diagnosed with an aggressive (HER2+), recurrent (hormone negative) type of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  At this point, they have not yet staged my cancer because they are waiting for the biopsy results from a suspicious spot in the second breast. The biopsy is scheduled for September 5th, with a lumpectomy to follow on September 7th.  They will formally stage my cancer after they biopsy my lymph nodes, which will be taken during the surgery.  It doesn't make any sense to me that I have a cancer diagnosis - I am a fairly healthy woman who runs 2 miles almost every day and eats a gluten-free, primarily paleo diet, with no family history at all.  But it makes sense to God, and so here I am. Update ~ They found 4 isolated invasions during the lumpectomy.  Due to the nature of my cancer (HER2+ and ER-), the recommended protocol is chemotherapy and radiation.  Beginning in October, my chemotherapy regime
Read more

Grace in Marriage

When we launched our new blog we had no idea if anyone would see it or be helped by it, but we knew that the LORD was prompting us to step out in faith and just do it. The response has been amazing and we are looking forward to how God will use this space for His glory. We have learned over many years of service in a variety of ministries, that God does not require human assistance to realize His plans for individuals, churches, nations, or the human race. But the story of the bible is the story of God’s will playing out through the words and actions of the His children. So…we pray, meditate on his Word, and write from the heart about the truths that mold our faith, guide our actions, and inspire our hearts and minds. Please visit the site and subscribe to continue receiving posts.  https://graceinmarriage.com/ It is our sincere hope that you are blessed by our work here and welcome your input on how we can make Grace in Marriage even better. Thank you for your support.
Read more