Galatians 6:9

9 We must not get tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time. We must not give up.

Fighting the Urge to Give Up

How tired are you about what’s going on in the world? Do you feel so tired about listening, viewing, and feeling about all these events? If so, you are not alone. This is called crisis fatigue. It’s a term describing a burnout-like response to the prolonged exposure to stressful events like war, pandemics, and economic turmoil. A recent global analysis from 2020 showed that about 38% of people reported emotional stress, which still remains high. It’s a struggle to stay diligent and attentive to how you can help those that are suffering directly or indirectly from these events. The constant inundation of trying to stay up to date, voice your own concerns and work with others to try and provide some form of support. You may feel like your support is not enough, and question even if it’s worth it. 

Good Works Lead to Eternal Results

Paul talks about how Spirit-led good works are part of the harvest God brings in due time.. Reaping/Receiving the harvest is a symbol of receiving results from our actions. In an agrarian society, this would resonate because it speaks to the natural law of sowing and reaping. The harvest represents the blessings and rewards that come from faithful service and obedience to God. The overall response we need to keep in this situation is to still go out and do what God has called us to do. When we work towards bringing attention to and supporting communities impacted by these events, we may not see a tangible response to our efforts. When we don’t see these results, it can lead us to give up. We may question why bother if our efforts aren’t going to make a change. God calls us to stay faithful even when results are delayed. To focus on what we can control, which is often bringing attention to these matters while also ensuring that we are taking care of ourselves. Remember, we were not built to consume news and information in this 24/7 cycle as society has built. It’s okay if you need to take a step back and relax, recharge, and refresh yourselves. A helpful way to view this is that we cannot pour from an empty cup, for you need moments of silence, relationships, and rest to bring life to you. When you find yourself recharged, this is when we return to good work with renewed strength

Don’t give up on the good works you are doing. Don’t quit just because you may not see results tangible to you. Work for a better future. Work for the next generation. Leave this world better than you found it. 

REFLECTION CHECKPOINT: What good works are you doing currently? Let me know in the comments below.

Sources:

• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/crisis-fatigue
• https://valleysleepcenter.com/crisis-fatigue-a-national-global-phenomenon/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11668040/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/global-mental-disorders-double/106702746