2 Peter 3:18 (NRSV) — 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

2 Peter 3:18 (The Message) — 18 Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!

Colossians 1:10 (NRSV) — 10 ... lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.

Colossians 1:10 (The Message) — 10b ... As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work.

Galatians 6:9 (NLT) — 9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9 (The Message) — 9 So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.

The times of 'hard yards' and seeming silence

are exactly the times when much is happening

beneath the surface of your life.

Be still and know that I AM God!

Do not weary of doing good ...

the harvest is just around the corner!