I Corinthians 15:58 ” Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

Jeremiah 48:10 reminds us that, “Cursed is he who does the work of the Lord with slackness…” And the biggest culprit of becoming remiss in our service to the Lord is discouragement. Therefore, we need to persevere in the faith no matter how we “feel”. When it says “let nothing move you” it doesn’t imply inactivity. We must be fully active in the work of the Lord & we must therefore guard against feelings of discouragement when our emotions tell us that it’s all pointless & a waste of time. (Galatians 2:2, Philippians 2:16, I Thessalonians 3:5) Sure, serving others in the name of the Lord can be a thankless & wearying job…but realize this – your efforts are not in vain, and one day you will see all the fruits of your toil.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1