Rewards

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

When I read this verse today I thought about it the way I've always thought about it: that we continue to do good, like help someone or minister the gospel, and we will be rewarded. The wonderful thing about this blog though is that as I think about the verse, God will show me new ways to apply his word. Yeah, he's just that cool.

So today's verse is for my youngest. She had a rough day. It started out with a fender bender and her first ticket (we've all been there...). It then went to no parking on campus. It continued with her school account getting hacked (we've all been there...). And it ended with her getting home and the power was out (yep, we've all been there too). But in the middle of all this, God was guiding her and watching out for her. I will admit it was an exhausting day for her guardian angel (she has one large one that's been hers since she was little, but before you think anything, I want to go out of this world exhausting my guardian angel...don't you?). But I digress.

In all of this chaos, she kept her cool and just continued through her day, handling each challenge with grace and dignity. Not an easy feat for a 21 year old  (or one of any age really). She did not grow weary, give up, pitch a fit, run home to hide. No. She kept going. And because of this, she reaped two rewards today. Despite the accident and no parking she made it to class on time. Then she was able to get a spot in a class she really wanted.

I know what you're thinking: those aren't rewards. Well aren't they? Small rewards for continuing the fight which is not always with the devil or big bad monsters. Sometimes it's just life. But how we react is our test for not giving up.

Each day presents it's own set of challenges. Dont give up. Act with grace and dignity. Ask for God's guidance. In the end, you will reap the rewards. If you're reading this in the comfort of your bed with your family safe and sound, yeah, you know something about rewards. God is good.