“As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Happy Independence Day!!! Today, we celebrate our beautiful nation’s birthday and give thanks for the earthly freedom we enjoy in the United States of America. May it be a day of joy, fellowship, fun, community, and celebration!
As a citizen of heaven, take time to remember that your spiritual freedom in Christ and your physical freedom on earth are blessings to be used for a purpose. They aren’t merely given for you to entertain yourself to death or to raise your desires above the well-being of others. You have been set free to do good! You’ve been set free to love God and to love your neighbors. You’ve been set free to pray for and work for the betterment of your community and your country. You’ve been set free to be salt and light everywhere you go, promoting healing and unity in our fractured, divided country. Yes, you!!!
It’s exhausting work to do good. It’s a heavy and frustrating responsibility when you see so many people doing bad who not only get away with it, they prosper by it. It’s OK, trust in God’s justice to take care of all that. Don’t give up and don’t grow weary. Trust in Christ, spend time with God in prayer, be filled with the Holy Spirit. Then keep doing good. Keep blessing others, regardless of how they respond. Keep placing others before yourself just as Jesus has done for you. Keep praying for awakening and revival in this nation. Keep sharing your faith. Use your freedom well for God’s glory and never grow weary of doing good. #FollowJesus