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7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time; if we do not give up. 10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith. 11 See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! 12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh. 14 May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything, but a new creation is everything! 16 As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. (Galatians 6: 7-16) Reflection As I read this scripture text this verse is one that stuck out for me: “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time; if we do not give up.” Maybe because as I am writing this devotion, I am a little tired. Maybe because sometimes the work I do does not seem to amount to much, and I seem to work really hard with little results. Then this verse comes along and tells me to keep doing the good things and not give up. I also am reminded that we do not always see the fruits of our hard labor. Sometimes it takes time for the seeds that we sow to start growing and producing good things. So, let us continue to work for the good of all. Let us sow peace and mercy as God sows peace and mercy. --Charlene Rineer Prayer: Gracious God, help us be sowers of good things. Let us be filled with the Spirit. May we be peacemakers that work for justice. Help us show people the love you have for all. Amen.
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