Don't Be Weary
Written by Michelle Smythers
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9
While talking with a friend, she was telling me about all of her family's issues. Her husband was dealing with health issues, her daughter was facing several life-changing problems, and she was facing the stress of relocating. After she had talked for a while, she took a deep breath with tears in her eyes and said, "I'm just so tired! Sometimes I just want to give up! What's the use in trying when everything keeps going wrong?"
It's sad to say but she's not the only Christian to ever feel this way. There are so many times that we face battle after battle, and it seems there's no end in sight. We try to hold our head up and keep pushing but we all have a breaking point. That one small moment that the devil sneaks in and says, "Just quit fighting, what difference does it make?" And for that moment, we drop our shoulders and entertain his idea.
But then, when we realize that our God is in control no matter what the circumstances, we catch our breath and begin to fight again. The devil may still be whispering in our ear to give up, we still may not see the end to the bad, but we take hold on God's Word -And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
We all get tired. We all get weary. There are many verses in the Bible about being weary. In Psalm 6:6 NIV, David said I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. This lets us know that being tired and weary isn't a new thing. But in Matthew 11:28, Jesus said Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. In Isaiah 41:10, God said Fear thou not for I am with thee: be not dismayed for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee yea, I will help thee.
Sometimes just confiding in a close friend about things that are troubling you the most can help. As with this friend, maybe hearing yourself say, "I'm just so tired I can't go on" is all you need. After a while, she said, "I'm not giving up on anything I have prayed over. I know miracles still happen every day." Times like this can make you stop for a moment and realize you can't give up but you can give it to God.
What are you or someone close to you facing today? Are you contemplating whether it's all worth it? Are you tired or weary? Hold onto God's Word from Exodus 33:14, And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. Keep going, for in due season we shall reap.
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
