Evening: Are You Growing Weary?

We live in a culture of instant gratification. We decide that we want something, we don't want to wait for it. We want it, and we want it now. With technological advancements, companies building better mousetraps, and embarrassing riches, many of us don't have to wait. That's unfortunate.

Instant gratification takes away anticipation. I believe that anticipation leads to greater appreciation when we finally get what we were wating for. For a family that saved money for a long period of time in order to take that once-in-a-lifetime vacation, I am sure that their travels were much more appreciated than by those that simply pull out their credit cards whenever the urge to travel strikes.

In fact, those that had to wait, most likely never grew weary, either during their anticipation or the actual trip. They talked about it, thought about it, read about it, and envisioned what they would do during their trip. Actually living it was a dream come true. In contrast, the constant, "instant travelers" more easily grow weary of travel, hotels, restaurant food, etc.

What if you heard about Adam having a motocross accident on May 15th, then heard that he was released from the hospital a few days later? The bad news being he would be layed up for awhile and would have to miss several weeks of work. That would have been wonderful for Adam and his family!

But, how much time would you have spent thinking about Adam? How much extra time would you have spent in prayer? How much time would you have spent inspecting and evaluating your own life and priorities?

Folks, we are still in the dreaming stage of our voyage. We are anticipating Adam's healing and recovery. While doing so, what has happened in the lives of Adam's family and friends?

Some have slowed down to consider what is really important in life. Many have spent a lot more time in prayer. Others have fasted for the first time in their lives. Some have examined their relationships with God. Believers have had their faith strengthened, and are learning to surrender the cares of this world to God. One old guy even spends time writing a blog (with help from his daughters)!

The point is that I have spoken with people doing these things. And, rather than grow tired, they are energized! Their lives are changing in positive ways.

Of course, this is still a crisis for Adam's family. We need to support them — both in prayer and in practical ways.



Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.