Do Not Grow Weary
- Forméwell
- Oct 14
- 2 min read
Scripture Focus
“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
Devotional Reflection
Weariness creeps in quietly. It comes not from rebellion but from exhaustion—when the days blur, prayers echo unanswered, and faithfulness feels forgotten. Yet Paul reminds us: perseverance is not pointless. In God’s time, every hidden act of faith bears fruit.
But this endurance isn’t powered by willpower—it’s sustained by grace. The strength to keep going comes not from trying harder, but from drawing nearer. Christ Himself is the rest that renews the weary soul. To persevere is not to push—it is to remain.
If your heart feels faint, remember: the One who began the work in you has not grown tired. Keep walking with Him. The harvest may be unseen for now, but His promises are ripening beneath the surface.
Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust
Inhale: God strengthens the weary.
Exhale: His timing is perfect.
Breath Prayer
“Jesus, renew my strength in You.”
How to Practice a Breath Prayer:
As you breathe in, pray: “Jesus, renew my strength…”
As you breathe out, pray: “…in You.”
Let your breath slow as you rest in His nearness.
Practical Application
When fatigue sets in, pause and pray rather than push. Step away for a few minutes—go outside, take a slow walk, breathe. Let Christ’s presence restore the strength your pace has drained.
Journal Prompt
Where am I relying on my own strength instead of letting Christ renew me in my weariness?
Closing Prayer
Lord, You see my tired heart. Teach me to rest in You when I grow weary and to trust that You are working in ways I cannot see. Help me endure with quiet confidence, knowing You finish what You begin. Amen.
Invitation to Train for Godliness, Run with Aim, and Finish the Race
Endurance begins in rest, not striving. Train by drawing near to Christ when you’re weary, run with confidence that His grace renews your strength, and finish knowing that faith sustained by His presence never runs dry.
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