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When Good Intentions Get Tired | Pastor Bong Baylon

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When Good Intentions Get Tired

Scripture:

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…”

— 1 Peter 4:10

Reflection:

Many believers begin the year with sincere intentions: “Lord, I want to serve You more.” But good intentions often collide with real life. Work pressures, family needs, and emotional fatigue slowly push ministry to the sidelines. This does not mean our love for God has faded. More often, it means we are tired, overwhelmed, or unsure of ourselves.

Peter wrote to believers who were also under pressure—facing uncertainty and suffering. Yet instead of telling them to pull back, he encouraged them to stay engaged. God’s invitation to serve is not based on perfect conditions but on a willing heart.

Serving God is not about having extra energy or free time. It is about responding to His grace, even in weakness.

Prayer:

Lord, You know how tired and stretched I feel. Help me not to withdraw from You or from serving others. Renew my strength and remind me that You work through ordinary, weary people like me. Amen.

Action Step:

Name one small way you can serve this week—something simple, realistic, and life-giving.

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