Faith for Everyday
Faith for Everyday is a daily podcast dedicated to guiding youth through modern challenges with timeless Biblical wisdom. Each approximately 10-minute episode offers scriptural insights and practical encouragement to strengthen faith in everyday life. New episodes are released daily.
Spending time in God’s Word is essential for spiritual growth, yet many people struggle with where to start. Some feel intimidated by the Bible’s depth, while others become discouraged or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. If you’ve ever felt that way, this devotional is for you.
"Faith for Every Day" is designed as a simple yet powerful guide to help you engage with Scripture daily. You don’t have to start on January 1st—this podcast is meant to be picked up at any time of the year. Each daily devotion stands on its own, addressing real-life struggles while pointing you back to God’s truth.
Throughout this journey, we will explore topics such as anxiety, depression, rejection, and uncertainty—struggles that are all too common today. But you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with stories of people who faced similar challenges and found strength in God. By looking at their experiences, we can find encouragement, hope, and guidance for our own lives.
Whether you’re a new believer seeking direction or a seasoned Christian looking for fresh inspiration, this podcast will meet you where you are. My prayer is that as you go through these devotionals, you will be encouraged to dig deeper into God’s Word, grow in faith, and draw closer to Him daily.
Let’s embark on this journey together—one day at a time, one step closer to God.
Faith for Everyday
Finding Joy in Trials
"Count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations." These words from James 1:2 sound completely upside-down to our human understanding. How can we possibly find joy in trials? Today we explore this counterintuitive wisdom that transforms our perspective on life's challenges.
The moment we give our lives to Christ doesn't guarantee smooth sailing. In fact, the Christian walk often includes tests of our patience, faith, and perseverance. But James invites us to choose joy—not because of the trials themselves, but because of what God accomplishes through them. When we cling to Jesus during hardship, our faith deepens. When we worship despite disappointment, our endurance grows. When we keep our eyes on the Lord despite life's curveballs, our character is refined.
Think of it this way: a diamond is just coal that endured intense pressure. Gold becomes pure through fire. Trees grow stronger by weathering storms. And you? You're being shaped into someone who reflects Jesus more clearly, even when the process feels painful. This joy isn't about wearing a fake smile during suffering. It's about cultivating a quiet confidence that God sees you, remains with you, and is working something eternal within you through every challenge you face.
If you're struggling today, remember you're not alone or forgotten. Try viewing your situation through the lens of faith. Ask God to help you count it all joy—not because the pain feels good, but because of His promise that He's growing, teaching, and preparing you for more than you can currently see. Your trials may feel overwhelming, but they're not the end of your story. Keep holding on, let joy be your strength, and let faith guide you as you trust the One who walks with you through both light and fire.
James 1, verse 2. Hello and welcome to Day 172 of Faith for Every Day. If there is one thing that sounds completely upside down in our human understanding, it is the idea of finding joy in trials. But that is exactly what James tells us to do. He writes my brethren, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations. Count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations. Now that word temptation can also mean trials or tests.
Speaker 1:James is not talking about celebrating pain for the sake of pain. He is pointing us to something deeper. You see, trials are part of life. None of us are exempt, and the moment we give our lives to Christ does not mean we will have smooth sailing from that day forward. In fact, the Christian walk often comes with challenges that test our patience, faith and perseverance. But James challenges us to shift our perspective. He is not saying we have to enjoy the pain or pretend everything is fine. He is inviting us to choose joy, not because of trials itself, but because of what God can do through it itself, but because of what God can do through it.
Speaker 1:When we walk through something hard and you cling to Jesus, your faith deepens. And when you face disappointment and still choose to worship. Your endurance grows when life throws curveballs and you keep your eyes on the Lord. Your character is refined. So how do we count it all joy? It starts with remembering that God is still in control, even when life feels out of control. It means trusting that your pain is not wasted, that the same God who allowed the storm can use it to strengthen you. Think about it this way a diamond is just a piece of coal that went through instant pressure. Gold is refined by fire. Trees grow stronger by standing firm in storm. And you? You are being shaped into someone who looks more like Jesus, even if the process is not always easy.
Speaker 1:Joy in trials is not fake smile. It is a quiet confidence that God is with you, he sees you and he is working something eternal in you, even in this. So today, if you are facing a challenge, do not be discouraged. You are not alone and you are not forgotten. Choose to see your situation through the lens of faith. Ask God to help you. Count it all joy, not because of the pain, but because of the promise that he is growing you, teaching you and preparing you for more than you can see right now. Thank you for joining me for day 172 of Faith for Everyday. Life's trials may feel overwhelming, but they are not the end of the story. Keep holding on. Let joy be your strength and let faith be your guide. Until next time, keep trusting the one who is with you in the light in the fire. Thank you very much for listening.