The apostle Paul reminded his son in the faith, Timothy, to “fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you, through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power, and love and self-control . . ” (2 Timothy 1)
I need the continual reminder of where the source of my strength lies, and for Whom I continue on . . .
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
As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Consider him [Jesus] who endured such hostilities against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. Hebrews 12:3
Ok. It seems as though the opening verses completely disagreed with the title. But there is a difference between being weary and growing weary.
God knows we get weary.
for he knows our frame, he remembers that we are dust. . .Psalm 103:14
Jesus tells us to come to him in our weariness,
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. . . Matthew 11:28
The difference is on whom I rely for my strength. Where do I run for my antidote for weariness?
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