Galatians 6:9 (ESV) And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Weary is an expression of the flesh. The Spirt never gets tired, the flesh does. The warning in the verse 6:8 is not to sow from the flesh. We are both flesh and spirit and the work we do in the spirit is felt in the flesh. If feels good to do God’s will, to be used of God. The danger is in our trying to recreate those moments because it feels good. That is when we stop seeking His will and start looking to feel good again.

Getting tired of doing good is the flesh saying, “I am not being satisfied.”

Those who are called and gifted with the vocations upon which our churches grow and thrive are in clear danger of burnout and need the occasional respite. The term sabbatical is directly related to the Sabbath. How the world defines the terms of a sabbatical do not apply here. Each of our vocational workers need to be aware of those needs.

What of us layman? When do we need a break?

The only answer I have for any of us is found in our relationship with our Lord. The motivations of the heart must be to love the Lord and not to seek satisfaction. Growth in the Lord and a closer personal relationship will determine what the Lord can do thru us and with us.

Matthew 11:30 (ESV) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Obedience of faith should never feel like we are being driven like a beast of burden. Saul’s kicking of the goads occurred because he was persecuting Jesus rather than obeying Him. Getting tired in service for the layman might be that the flesh has taken over the reins.