The NIV 365 Day Devotional

Serving

7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 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. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Galatians 6:7-10

Plant corn seeds and you get corn. Plant kernels of wheat and you get wheat. Sow to please the Holy Spirit and you get eternal blessings. It’s true: You reap what you sow. How do you sow to please the Spirit? Do good to all people, especially other believers. Don’t give up—even when you’ve been serving in the same way for years. Even if no one notices. Even if some take advantage of you. Even if you receive more criticism than praise. Even if it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Remember, the harvest will come. So keep planting!

Taken from Flourish: The NIV Bible for Women.