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About the study

Time:
7-10 minutes
Focus:
Hope, Perseverance, Weariness
Download:
PDF study guide
Scriptures used:
Galatians 6:9, Isaiah 40:31, James 1:12, Romans 5:3-4

Settle in: Take a deep breath. Turn off notifications on your phone if you can. Ask God to renew your strength. Let him speak courage into your weariness and hope into your heart.

Scripture reflection

Read Galatians 6:9 NIV slowly. Then read it again. Let it settle deep:

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 NIV

Thought starter

Weariness whispers, “This isn’t working. Why bother?”
Doubt says, “You’re not strong enough to keep going.”
Fear says, “What if you fail again?”

But God says, “I’m with you. Keep walking. It will be worth it, and I’ll carry you when you’re tired.”

Here’s what you’ll learn in this Quick Quiet Time:

Giving up feels easier than pressing on, but hope is born in the struggle.
Growth happens underground before the harvest is seen.
Perseverance is faith in motion.

God’s promises last longer than our tough times.

Read:

But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NLT

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.
James 1:12 NIrV

And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on. The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope.
Romans 5:3-4 NIrV

Lightbulb moment:

God’s timing is perfect—even when it feels slow.

God helps us stay strong and keep going even when times are hard.
When we hold on to his promises in the Bible, we get the strength we need to keep going.
The harvest is coming. Keep sowing!

Reflect:

What future blessing might I be forfeiting if I give up now?
What would change if I chose to keep going today?

Write it down:

Write down one area where you feel weary.
Write down one truth from Scripture to hold on to when you feel like quitting.

Parable: The Persistent Widow

Before continuing, read this full passage and circle, underline, or highlight any words that stand out to you: Luke 18:1–8 NLT.

Jesus tells a story about a widow who kept pleading for justice from a judge who didn’t care. Her persistence paid off.

Read:

…So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?
Luke 18:7 NLT

Mic drop moment:

God doesn’t get tired of us asking—he respects it when we keep going and don’t give up.

God sees your effort. He hears your prayers.
Perseverance isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up again and again, even when it’s hard.
Weariness is real, but it’s not the end.
Quitting is tempting, but it blocks the blessing that’s on the way.
God strengthens those who stay the course.

Reflect:

When life was really hard before, how did God help me get through it?
How much am I praying for God to strengthen me?
How can God help me get through this hard time now?

Pray:

“God, I feel tempted to give up about ____, but I trust your timing. Help me to stay strong even when I get weary and discouraged.”

Final thought.

Keep moving forward.

Hard times are discouraging and frustrating. We might feel tempted to give up, but God wants to give us the strength to keep going even when things feel hard. When we hold on to his promises in the Bible and persistently pray, he comes through for us.