From the Pastor's Desk

Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good                                                                                          July, 2026

As we move into the middle of the year, it is easy to grow tired. Many things begin with enthusiasm, but perseverance is often harder than starting. This is true in our work, our relationships, and especially in our walk with Christ. That is why Paul's encouragement in Galatians 6:9 remains so important: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." God knows that faithful obedience can sometimes feel difficult, and He calls us to keep going.

One area where weariness can creep in is our service to others. Much of the good we do happens quietly and without recognition. Parents invest in their children day after day. Believers serve behind the scenes. Friends encourage one another through difficult seasons. At times it may seem that our efforts make little difference. Yet Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 15:58, "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." The Lord sees every act of service offered in His name, and none of it is wasted.

We can also grow weary in pursuing Christ Himself. Spiritual growth often happens more slowly than we would like. We fight the same temptations, struggle through difficult seasons, and sometimes wonder if we are making progress at all. Yet the Christian life was never meant to be a sprint. The writer of Hebrews encourages us to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith" (Hebrews 12:1-2). Our hope is not found in our strength, but in the Savior who is faithfully at work within us. As we continue to seek Him through His Word, prayer, worship, and obedience, He continues His work of transforming us into His likeness.

Many believers also grow weary in sharing the gospel. We pray for loved ones, have conversations about Christ, and look for opportunities to point others to Him. Sometimes we see little response and wonder if our efforts matter. Scripture reminds us that God is responsible for the results. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:6, "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow." Our calling is to be faithful. Whether we see immediate fruit or not, God is at work in ways we cannot always see.

The promise of Galatians 6:9 is not simply that we should try harder. It is that God is faithful. He sees every act of service, every effort to pursue Him, and every seed of the gospel that is planted. The harvest belongs to Him, and He will bring it in His perfect time. Until then, may we keep serving, keep growing, and keep sharing the hope we have in Christ. "Let us not become weary in doing good," trusting that the Lord who called us is working even when we cannot yet see the fruit.

-Pastor Mike Schoenfeld