Devotional, October 31, 1999

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There is a humorous story that Patsy Clairmont tells in her book, "God Uses Cracked Pots." It happened with her son, Jason:

She writes, "When he was 7, I sent him off to school one day and a little while later there was a knock at the door and I opened the door and it was Jason. I said, 'Jason, what are you doing here?'"

He said, "I've quit school!"

She said, "Why have you quit school?"

He said, "Well, it was too long, it was too hard, and it was too boring."

She said, "Jason, you have just described life, get back on the bus!"

There are times when that describes our lives to a tee -- it's long, it's hard and it's boring! The result can be that we get tired of doing what is good. After all, no one appreciates it anyway, sometimes it seems that we aren't really accomplishing anything, and it requires so much effort. It's so easy to "lose heart," grow weary and just want to quit.

In moments like that, remember these words of Paul:

"And let us not grow weary while doing good,
for in due season we shall reap if we do not
lose heart.
Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all,
especially to those who are of
the household of faith." (Galatians 6:9-10).

If you have grown weary, may you find the strength this day to renew your determination to continue to serve God!

Have a great week!

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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