“For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.” v. 10 (NLT)
Have you ever felt discouraged? You work hard, serve in love, but feel like the people around you don’t even notice. I wish I could say that when you reach out to others by teaching, serving, mentoring them that you will always feel like you are making a difference. But truthfully, I can’t say that. There are times that I feel like I am ineffective, there are times that I get discouraged, there are times that I even want to quit. But it is in these times that I have to look beyond my feelings and trust that the Lord is using me. Besides, it’s not about how I feel! The enemy want me to feel these things so I give up and not trust that the Lord is using me. It’s not about my feelings but about Him being glorified by what is happening. This verse is a great reminder to all of us today.
It’s easy to get discouraged, thinking that God has forgotten us. But God is never unjust. He never forgets or overlooks our hard work for Him. Presently you may not be receiving rewards and acclaim, but God knows your efforts of love and ministry. Let His love for you and His intimate knowledge of your service for Him encourage and strengthen you as you face disappointment and even rejection here on earth.
Today, let’s find our hope and encouragement from the Lord and love, serve, teach, and model what it means to be a Christ Follower, even when we feel discouraged. Remember, He is Faithful, lets not give up, but press in!
Dan Gould 
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