November 25, 2025, the 329th day of 2025
Don't Grow Weary of Doing Good
Weariness of the heart and soul is something that goes beyond a weary body.... View MoreNovember 25, 2025, the 329th day of 2025
Don't Grow Weary of Doing Good
Weariness of the heart and soul is something that goes beyond a weary body.
A weary body can push through to finish a task. It is just weary. It not utterly exhausted. And even an exhausted body can rest up a bit and then get up and keep going.
But a weary heart, a weary soul can feel like something is useless, not worth the effort or an impossible task. We must be mindful of the difference.
Preventing soul weariness requires the determination of our mind. We have to use our will power and control what we think, what matters to us, and why.
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Galatians 6:9-10
If we do not guard our mind anf focus our thoughts on Jesus and pleasing Him--while looking forward to eternal rewards--we will get emotionally drained and soul weary.
Why would we get weary of doing good? Well, just look at all the people doing nothing to help anyone, who actually cause harm, ready to pounce on anyone who does any good. Then they put evil alterior motives for the good done.
If we try to defend our motives to those who do not understand the love of God, who do not want to obey God's commands, it can weary the soul. We have to guard against that.
We must realize that those who have turned away from following righteousness, have hardened their hearts to God.
They have no idea of how a true Christian functions. They naturally attribute our actions to their actions. They may do good if it will impress their peers, but they will do evil just as readily for the same reason. They will sell themselves for money, holding up signs and protesting what they have no clue of the reason or the consequence. They crave attention.
So they expect that is why we do what we do. They live so many lies that the truth can find no place in them.
So, ignore them. It is like letting a fool bother you when you have seen they are a fool.
Otherwise they will steal your joy, disrupt your purpose and make you feel defeated.
This is the same attitude that was prevalent in the days of Jesus. It is just reworked for modern times and media. They hated Jesus then! Of course they hate His followers now!
Do not let them frustrate you or turn you bitter.
Do good where you can, but do not neglect doing good to fellow Christians. They will appreciate you. They will praise God for your help and pray blessings upon you!
Stay strong! Do good and don't worry about what others think or say. Work to please Jesus, not others!
NAN
