So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. - Galatians 6: 9
Doing what is good is exhausting. Doing good for myself and for my loved ones takes times, effort, and dedication. Doing the next right thing is exhausting. Apathy is easier. When I am tired of doing good I believe God understands. When I am wore down by the daily grind of life I believe God understands. I believe God is with me even when I want to give up and God deeply honors that honest confession. I feel tired of doing good sometimes and that’s okay.
In the past year, I have had many job interviews, but very few job offers. It has been an humbling experience. It has been a tiring experience, too. I am tired of job interviews. I am tired of seeking work. I do not enjoy humbling and tiring experiences. I do not think I am alone in this statement. Being humbled and tired is painful and not fun. I would rather have the easier and softer way, but that is not how life goes, is it?
Earlier this week a very good friend told me I have the gift of resiliency. I have rarely thought of myself this way. As I continue to reflect on being resilience I have been deeply encouraged. My wife also told me that she was proud of me for all the hard work I am doing and this also deeply encouraged me. These words inspired me and impacted me to understand some truths about myself that I have ignored.
I am resilient. I do not give up. I keep working. I keep going. I have never stopped pursing my goals. I have continued to do good. I have continue to press forward.
What better gift is there than the gift of resiliency?
Currently, life is very challenging for me as I deal with financial stress, self-doubt, physical health, and a generally lack of sleep due to my stress (and toddler).
However, life is currently very easy for me, too, because I have so many encouraging family and friends. Not one day goes by without my friends and family telling me how much they love me and are praying for me. People are not giving up on me and so I will not give up either.
So may you not give up on doing good. May you not give up on loving others. May you not give up on pursuing your dreams. May you not give up when you are humbled by rejection. May you continue to do good when you are tired. May you continue to do the next right thing. May God grant you the gift of resiliency.