Us In The Real World - Week 3

Week 3 Recap:

Do Good Anyway: Actions in Relationships

Introduction:

Life often feels like a mix of effort and exhaustion. We pour ourselves into relationships, our work, and our faith—only to feel unseen or unappreciated. Whether it’s giving your all at home, volunteering at church, or simply holding a door open for someone who doesn’t say thank you, doing good can feel thankless. Yet, in these moments, we’re reminded that goodness isn’t about who deserves it—it’s about who we represent.

Doing Good Requires Perseverance:

There’s a powerful truth in Galatians 6:9—“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.”
Doing good takes endurance. Like a farmer planting seeds during a drought, faith calls us to keep working the soil even when rain doesn’t come. Life’s dry seasons test our patience, our calling, and our faith. But the harvest doesn’t come to those who quit; it comes to those who keep going. Every act of kindness—especially the unnoticed ones—echoes with eternal impact. Heaven sees what earth often misses.

Doing Good Is Our Design:

Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.”
We aren’t accidents. We’re carefully crafted—masterpieces designed with purpose. Just as an artist sees meaning in every stroke of paint, God sees beauty and purpose in every act of love we offer. Doing good isn’t a side project or a task on our to-do list; it’s woven into our very identity. When we live out goodness, we reflect the hands of the One who created us.

Doing Good Is Worship:

True worship isn’t limited to music or Sunday gatherings—it’s a lifestyle. Hebrews 13:16 says, “Do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Every act of kindness, generosity, and patience is an offering of worship. It’s easy to sing when life feels good, but real worship happens when doing good costs something—when it stretches our comfort, time, or pride. What fills our hearts spills out into the world. If frustration or bitterness fills us, that’s what others experience. But if love and grace fill us, then even when life “bumps” us, that’s what pours out.

Doing Good Is Our Distinction:

Titus 2:14 declares that we are a people “eager to do what is good.”
Goodness is more than a moral choice—it’s what sets believers apart from a self-centered world. It’s not about impressing God or earning favor; it’s about expressing His character through our lives. Grace is what redefines us. It’s what transforms “I have to” into “I get to.” Our kindness becomes a reflection of the grace that found us long before we had it all together. Every decision to love, forgive, and serve becomes a living testimony of God’s work within us.

Doing Good Has Eternal Impact:

Each of us has influence. Our coworkers, friends, and even our children are watching how we respond to the world around us. Our consistency in doing good—especially when no one notices—writes God’s story in places words can’t reach. The way we treat others might be the only glimpse of grace some people ever see. Doing good isn’t about applause or recognition; it’s about leaving a mark that points others toward hope and redemption.

Closing

When the world grows cynical, do good anyway. When kindness isn’t returned, do good anyway. When no one notices, do good anyway.

Goodness is not what earns God’s approval—it’s what flows from already having it. So keep planting, keep showing grace, and keep shining light in a weary world. Because in due season, the harvest comes to those who never give up.