Key Scripture
Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Devotional
It can be discouraging to keep doing good when the results are slow. You have prayed, shown up, offered help, and tried to be faithful, yet the change you hoped to see still seems far away.
Paul encourages believers to persevere in doing good. The surrounding passage calls them to sow to the Spirit and serve others, keeping their confidence in God rather than abandoning obedience because they feel weary.
This promise does not give us a timetable for every outcome we want. We cannot control another person’s response or decide exactly how our service will bear fruit. We can continue bringing our motives and actions before the Lord.
Sister, perseverance can include receiving help and adjusting an unsustainable rhythm. If you are exhausted, consider what support would allow you to continue wisely. Faithfulness should be guided by love and discernment, with room for the rest you need.
Today, ask God what doing good looks like in your present circumstances. Focus on the next responsible act of obedience instead of measuring your entire future by the results you can see right now.
Heart Check
Have slow results caused me to dismiss the value of faithful obedience?
Practice Today
- Name one good responsibility you feel weary of carrying.
- Ask whether you need support, rest, or a wiser approach.
- Take one manageable step of obedience without demanding an immediate result.
Prayer
Father, encourage me where I have grown weary in doing good. Help me serve with wisdom and receive the support I need. Teach me to trust You with the fruit of obedience while remaining faithful in what You have asked of me. In Jesus’ name, amen.