Reflection:Â Doing good to allÂ
It seems that if the enemy can’t hold us, he will try to push us so that the demands and requests from others escalate and our capacity diminishes to the point that duty replaces love and our hearts become weary.
You might be reading this with a wounded, tired and weary heart. You might also know many others also burdened by life. These last 20 months have been hard. So much uncertainty around the world. People are living in a heightened sense of anxiety, fear, grief and exhaustion.
Do you have the energy to reach out to another, to listen, encourage and pray with them and for them?
Perhaps you need to speak to a trusted fellow member of the body of Christ. It is so important not to feel alone and sick at heart. Call a friend or loved ones. Ask for prayer.
Paul promises, in this passage in Galatians, that we will reap the harvest if we do not give up. Note this is accomplished corporately, together. Together we do good to all people (especially our fellow Christians).
We pray that the wonderful things the Lord has accomplished individually and corporately will be protected, nurtured and thrive.
We also pray that those of us who are staring at the ground, will lift our countenance and, once again, see the harvest field.
Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, you know my heart. Help me to know when I need a brother or sister’s help as well as when you are calling me to do good to another. I long for the harvest you promise. In your Son’s precious name I pray, Amen.