What is Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Well
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap
a harvest if we do not give up.”
We live in a world that often
celebrates instant results, applause, and visibility. But God calls us to
something deeper—faithfulness in doing good, even when it feels slow,
unnoticed, or unappreciated. If something is worth doing, it is worth doing
well—not for human approval, but because it honors God and aligns with His
purposes.
1. Return to the Original
Purpose
When discouragement creeps in,
remind yourself why you started. Our motivation should be rooted in
doing what is good, not chasing recognition or applause. Whether or not
people see it, your labor matters to God. It is not the glory we seek,
but the goodness of the work itself.
"So what if nobody sees or
praises us? God sees, and that is enough."
2. God Promises a Harvest
Galatians 6:9 is a clear
assurance: if we don’t give up, there will be a harvest. God is not unjust; He
notices every act of obedience and love. The reward may not be immediate, but
it will come—in God’s perfect time and way.
3. Good Things Take Time
A strong character, a loving
relationship, a fruitful ministry, or a life of impact is not built overnight.
Anything truly good takes time, persistence, and effort. Keep building even
when progress feels slow.
4. Adapt, Don’t Quit
Not giving up doesn’t mean being
rigid. Your purpose may remain the same, but your method may need to change.
Learn from mistakes, seek wise counsel, try new approaches. Stubbornness is not
faithfulness. Growth requires flexibility.
5. Aim for Faithfulness, Not
Perfection
God doesn’t expect perfection from
us—He desires a faithful heart. Doing something well doesn’t mean doing it
flawlessly, but doing it with diligence, humility, and a willingness to grow.
Application Questions
- Am I still clear on why I started doing
this?
- Am I doing it for God or for people's approval?
- In what area do I need to persevere rather than
give up?
- Is there a better way I can approach this that I
haven't yet tried?
- Am I aiming for faithfulness, or am I being trapped
by perfectionism?
A Short Prayer
Lord, thank You for reminding
me that doing good is never wasted. Renew my heart when I grow weary. Help me
to stay faithful to the purpose You’ve given me, and to do it well—not for
praise, but because You are worthy. Teach me to adapt when needed and to trust
in Your timing for the harvest. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
p.s. This was ChatGPT's answer to my prompt:
Improve and complete the following devotion:
What is worth doing is worth doing it well
Galatians 6:9 NIV Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
#1 When we feel discouraged, we need to go back to the original purpose of why we are doing it. It is the good and not the glory that we are doing. So, so what if nobody sees it or nobody praise us, we continue to do because it is good.
#2 Here is the assurance that God will rewards us if we just continue.
#3 Good things take time and effort to build. So we should not give up.
#4 However, we need to know that our purpose or objective need not change, but our methods should. We must learn and adapt on the way. Don't give up is yes but may be we can change or improve the method.
#5 Faithfulness for improvement and not perfection is the key.
Application Questions
A Short prayer
