It is easy to do good when we see immediate results. But what happens when the results are delayed? When the kindness we show isn't returned, or when the effort we put into our work feels ignored? We get tired.

 

Galatians 6:9 reminds us that "doing good" is an investment, not a vending machine. We plant seeds through our daily acts of service, honesty, and kindness. Sometimes, that "due season" seems nowhere in sight. Paul encourages us to keep going, not because it’s easy, but because the harvest is certain—if we do not faint-hearted and give up.

 

Your labor is not in vain, even if you feel tired today. Take a moment to rest, but don't quit. Trust in God’s timing, not our own.

 

Often, we read this verse as an individual mandate: "I must not grow weary." However, the Apostle Paul is writing to a church community. It is a shared charge.

 

One of the quickest ways to grow weary in doing good is to do it alone. When we work together, carry each other's burdens, and encourage one another, the weight of doing good becomes lighter. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it might be time to lean on your community, allow others to help you, and find strength in shared service. We do not have to "not get tired" all on our own.

 

We have each other, and we have a God who promises to renew our strength. Thank you for being a part of our community that helps carry the burdens of ACPM! We are stronger together!

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In His Love,

Chaplain Rachel DuPhily