Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 NIV
Not Growing Weary
Canadians aren’t sleeping well, according to a new report by global home furnishings retailer IKEA. Canada ranks among the worst countries when it comes to quality sleep, but we are not alone. The global average sleep score is 63 out of 100, and Canada comes in with the third-worst score of 58 (alongside the U.K. and Australia). There’s room for improvement. By comparison, the U.S., Ireland and Sweden each scored even lower at 57 and Norway received a score of 56.
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Far too many Canadians are chronically weary. Sleep disorders are one reason why this is so, along with too little work-life balance and constant connection to the internet in general and social media in particular. This is not how God meant our lives to be lived. He built in Sabbath rest for His people, and when Jesus was here, He made sure to take time for prayer and renewal, getting away in a boat, or up on a mountain, spending time with His heavenly Father. So, it shouldn’t surprise us that Jesus has provided for us a spiritual rest as we serve Him. The Apostle Paul wrote this to the Christians in Galatia in Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” God provides all the spiritual vigour we need to fulfill His calling on our lives. We need to take time to tap into His resources through prayer and time in His Word. As you do, you will find He provides all you need to keep pressing on and reaping the harvest He has promised.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley