Faith in the Middle of Weariness: When Doing Good Gets Hard

“Never tire of doing what is good.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Doing good sounds simple — until it isn’t. It’s easy to start with enthusiasm, but over time we can feel overlooked, unappreciated, or even misunderstood. The truth is, sometimes doing good is hard.

I recently read a devotional from Fellowship Church titled “When Doing Good Gets Hard.” It reminded me that our ability to keep going doesn’t come from applause or outcomes — it comes from God Himself. His goodness is the well we draw from, not our own limited strength.

When Goodness Feels Heavy

Maybe you’ve been faithfully showing up for your family, serving at church, or helping a friend in need — but no one seems to notice. It’s tempting to think, Does this even matter? Scripture reminds us that goodness isn’t wasted, even when it’s unseen. God sees. God values. God rewards in His timing.

Rooted in God’s Goodness

We grow weary when we do good in our own strength. But when our goodness is rooted in God’s character, we discover a new kind of endurance. His Spirit renews us and enables us to keep stepping forward, one small act at a time.

Think of it this way: we don’t pour from an empty cup when we’re drawing from the endless well of His love.

Faith in Motion Perspective

At Faith in Motion, we often say: one step, one prayer, one act of love. That’s how we keep going when doing good feels hard. It’s not about fixing everything or doing it perfectly. It’s about one Spirit-led step of obedience at a time — trusting that God multiplies even the smallest seeds.

Walk It Out

This week, don’t measure your success by recognition. Instead, pick one quiet act of goodness each day — a smile, a prayer, a gentle word — and offer it as worship to God. Write it down, not to keep score, but to remind yourself that goodness is never wasted when it’s rooted in Him.

Love in Action

Think of someone who faithfully serves in the background — a janitor, a childcare worker, a volunteer, or a friend who quietly supports others. Send them a card, text, or small gift to remind them: “I see you. What you do matters.” Encouragement has the power to lift weary hearts.

📖 To read the original devotional that inspired this reflection, visit Fellowship Church’s When Doing Good Gets Hard.