Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
“And therefore, dearest brethren, whose fear is inclined towards God, and who having already despised and trampled under foot the world, have lifted up your mind to things heavenly and divine, let us with full faith, with devoted mind, with continual labour, give our obedience, to deserve well of the Lord. Let us give to Christ earthly garments, that we may receive heavenly raiment; let us give food and drink of this world, that we may come with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob to the heavenly banquet. That we may not reap little, let us sow abundantly. Let us, while there is time, take thought for our security and eternal salvation, according to the admonition of the Apostle Paul, who says: “Therefore, while we have time, let us labour in what is good unto all men, but especially to them that are of the household of faith. But let us not be weary in well-doing, for in its season we shall reap.”
Cyprian of Carthage (190-258) in his Treatise 8. On Works and Alms, 24.
Lent is a season to have a “devoted mind” and to apply “continual labor” toward heaven. Today’s giving links to making wise exchanges.
We give earthly garments for heavenly raiments. We give earthly food for a seat at the heavenly banquet. We give time in this life to things that matter in the next.
And we can be tempted to grow weary in this. Don’t let it happen to you. Find spiritual nourishment for the journey. And go through Lent with at least one other person.
Hold each other accountable to say no to earthly things and yes to heavenly ones. This will not only help you grow in generosity, it will cause you to gain new strength as the journey progresses.