Let Us Not Become Weary in Doing Good

By James Davis

The Scriptural passage selected for today is found in Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Yes, we are urged to be strong in our faith, keep our focus on God, help our fellow man, and maintain an active prayer life. In so doing, we, like Paul, will win the ultimate prize of eternal life with Christ Jesus.

Mrs. Onez Smith, my very elderly landlady when I began teaching at Gulfport in 1967, used to say so often, “It’s a great life if we don’t weaken.” I had no idea, at the time, of the wisdom behind those words, but living has shown me that we, as Christians, must fight the good fight by staying close to God.

Let us go about our day by sharing the love of God with others. Reach out and lend a helping hand, smile, and offer words of encouragement. Erase the frown and put on a happy face. Happy Thursday!