“Do not grow weary”—three words that breathe life into tired hearts. Paul knew how easy it is to lose momentum when the fruit of our efforts feels hidden. In Galatians 6:9 he reminds us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Spiritual weariness is real. The Greek word for “weary” means to lose heart, to faint, or even to abandon one’s post. We often feel this when prayers seem unanswered, when acts of love go unnoticed, or when it looks like those doing wrong are prospering. Yet Paul calls us to keep sowing faithfully, trusting that God’s timing is perfect.
“Doing good” doesn’t mean perfection or people-pleasing—it’s about Spirit-led faithfulness, costly love, and quiet integrity. God promises a harvest, not immediately, but certainly, if we don’t quit. Think of a parent praying for a wayward child, a worker holding to honesty in a corrupt workplace, or a believer consistently sharing Christ in small ways.
The call is simple: stay faithful. Rest when you need to, lean on others for encouragement, but don’t give up. Your harvest is coming—in God’s time.
Reflection: Where is God asking me to keep sowing, even when I’m weary?