Strength for the Weary ~ Sandy Domelle
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we
faint not.
So often, we can let ourselves become weary because we are so focused on all that is going
on in our lives that we get sidetracked by the Devil. Some things that cause us to become
weary are health issues, financial struggles, family drama, and sometimes, it's just plain old
life getting the best of us. I believe the Devil uses this tactic on us so that we don't
accomplish all we need to do. When we are weary, we tend to complain and become a little
self-centered because of how it affects us.
As I read the verse above, I had a few thoughts.
It's easy to become weary if we are living the Christian life in the flesh rather than in
the Spirit. I don't know about you, but my flesh starts nagging at me the minute I wake up.
It's a daily battle to defeat the flesh, but the sooner in the day you spend time with God, the
sooner you can ask Him to help you defeat the flesh. It's not a one-and-done deal, but it
sometimes occurs several times a day. It's a daily battle we fight, but we must conquer the
flesh and win.
To "not be weary" means we must keep pressing on and not give in to the flesh
because we are weary and tired. It's so easy to become weary when fighting battles. The
Devil knows if he can wear us down, he will get the victory. Pressing on takes determination.
Determination is more likely to occur when we have established a routine. That's why it's so
important to develop and maintain a daily routine for your walk with God.
Due season is around the corner, but remember that not everyone's due season falls
within the same time frame. The Devil will do everything he can to get you to become
overwhelmed and weary and to stop before "due season" comes so you won't reap. God
doesn't give an exact time to our due season, so don't get discouraged when results don't
happen immediately. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves it's a new day, and we are
getting closer.
Decide today YOU WILL NOT let the Devil win! The Devil wants to win, but do you have a
greater desire to beat him? This is the time when we dig deep and find every ounce of
determination we have, using it to fight. Don't allow him to roll right over you, but get up and
fight with all you have!
Be determined that you will reap all you can. If you're like me, I don't want to reap just a
little; I want ALL that God has for me.
Remember this today: God loves every one of His children. He doesn't want us to feel weary
and overwhelmed. Keep pressing on so that you may reap the blessings He has in store for
you.