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When You Wonder: ‘What Did I Do to Deserve This?’
By Scott W. Kay at The Gospel Coalition
· June 29, 2026
· 6 min read
“You reap what you sow.” When my life—or the lives of those around me—is going well, this paraphrase of Galatians 6:7 sounds like affirmation for a job well done. My confidence soars as my work thrives and my community flourishes, which motivates me to keep up the good work. But on days when I face
Key takeaway ” When my life—or the lives of those around me—is going well, this paraphrase of Galatians 6:7 sounds like affirmation for a job well done.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: The Gospel Coalition ·
Reading time: 6 min
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