Don't Get Tired
“So, let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Well Sister, it's been three months since we started the ups and downs of this new year. Some of our sisters started out the block jetting down their paved plan of goals and visions. While others of us hit the year running at the pace of a tortoise. Whatever pace you started and whatever position you find yourself in presently... stay on course with God. He knew you would be exactly where you are. Whether standing in consistency or sitting in procrastination... Don't get tired! Let me encourage you. Please don't get tired of turning the other cheek. Let's not get tired of speaking kindly when you don't feel like the other person deserves it. Let's not get tired of praying for someone when they clearly don't seem to care about their own situation. Let's not get tired of taking care of our temples even when it's not convenient. Let's not get tired of showing love to others that don't seem to send it back the same way it was given. Don't get tired of doing the right thing... or should I say the Godly thing. Look back over the last couple of months. Sis, you've been working to do the right thing; stayed on track and on course with Jesus. You just made an Eternal Investment.... you planted something that you can harvest later if you don't get tired and give up. Some of us want to plant and harvest at the same time. We get so impatient about the portion we invested that we don't realize that we invested a seed but we are patiently waiting for a harvest. What you will receive in comparison to what you have sown is really nothing to compare. When we walk with people and sow the fruit or the seed of longsuffering, trust and believe when you are in need of longsuffering the Lord will send someone to walk with you. Pace yourself My Sister. This journey is about endurance. You are doing well, so keep striving. There is a payout/reward all based on the eternal investment you made by doing good and not giving up. The person you become tomorrow will thank you for not giving up today. We are praying for you Sister. You got this ! You can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens you. Philp 4:13
Prayer Focus:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your love, Your Grace and Your Mercy. You are Lord and sovereign over all things. I bless You and honor You today. Thank You for Your care and provision. I would not be here without you. You are worthy of all praise. Lord Jesus, I come asking you to grant me the grace I need to endure this journey. Daily I'm running this race in pursuit of a crown that I can not obtain without you. Just as John 15:5 says... "without you I can do nothing." I want to make an eternal impact by making an eternal investment with my life. Help Me to continue to do what you call good....whatever is righteous and honorable. More than anything I want to please you. Help me Father to stay focused knowing that I will benefit eternally and here on earth if I don't give up. Father please keep me strong and steady in obeying your commands.
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Application Exercise
Take a moment to write out all the good things ( the Godly things) you set out to do from the beginning of the year. Put a check beside all the things you have been consistent with and you're moving in the correct direction.
Now, circle the ones that you may be struggling to start or continuing to pursue. The things that you circled will become our Object of Focus. I want you to create a pretty sheet of paper for you to write on. Whatever is eye-catching... bling, boarders or glitter. Just creatively express yourself on this Paper then write all of the things you circled on it. Find a place to hang it up so that you are able to see it. These are the things we are going to keep in prayer daily until we see ourselves walking in them. When that day comes, we put a colored check beside it because we are NOW continuing in the good thing. Don't stress about anything.... Face it! Focus on it! and have Faith that you will not give up but reap the benefit of perseverance.
The Team of Push Pause & Pray