Devotional

Give It Up – to God

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 ESV

Doing good, helping, caring for, giving, serving, relieving others, assisting, and bearing responsibility is a lot of weight at times. And it does seem like these things come in waves, when suddenly a lot of people and situations need your attention all at once. Don’t give up. Instead, give it up – to God. Give up your frustration and anxiety to God. Don’t quit. Keep working at it and eventually you will be glad you did.

Psalm 34:18 says He “saves the crushed in spirit.”
Joshua 1:9 says, “…do not be dismayed” (discouraged). Why? “…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

With all of the new technology, it seems like the smallest of things that was supposed to be easier now has been made to be difficult. Customer service hardly exists. Everyone else seems to be overworked and overloaded when you need help. Keep moving. Keep trying. Eventually it will come together. If you do not give up, you will reap good things in due season.

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Matthew 11:28-29 – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

John Eaton
Pastor of Relate Church
214-733-3069