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
Honor Your Parents
What does it truly mean to honor your father and mother? Today we dive deep into the Fifth Commandment from Exodus 20:12, exploring a divine instruction that comes with a powerful promise of blessing.
Honor extends far beyond childhood obedience. It's a lifelong commitment to showing respect, expressing gratitude, and providing care. We explore what this looks like in practice—from speaking kindly about our parents to valuing their wisdom and acknowledging their role in our lives. But what about complicated relationships? The podcast addresses this challenging question with compassion and biblical wisdom, distinguishing between honoring the position of parenthood and enabling harmful behavior.
As parents age, honoring them takes on practical dimensions. Just as they cared for us when we were dependent, we may be called to care for them in their later years. This beautiful symmetry reflects God's design for family relationships. The promised blessing—"that thy days may be long upon the land"—points to more than physical longevity. It suggests that when we align ourselves with God's order for family, we position ourselves to receive stability, peace, and divine favor.
Whether your parents are near or far, whether your relationship is warm or strained, this reflection offers practical guidance for fulfilling this commandment. Remember that honoring your parents isn't just about them—it's about your obedience to God. As you walk in this commandment, you reflect the love and order of your Heavenly Father. How might you express honor to your parents today?
On the Day of Judgment. The Lord God will give you the right to be a good man. The Lord God will give you the right to be a good man. The Lord God will give you the right to be a good man. Honoring your Parents Exodus 20-12. Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord, thy God, giveth thee. Exodus 20, verse 12. Hello and welcome to day 184 of Faith for Every Day. Today we are reflecting on one of the Ten Commandments found in Exodus, chapter 20, verse 12. God says Honor thy father and thy mother. That thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord, thy God, giveth thee. This is not just a suggestion, it is a command and it comes with a promise.
Speaker 1:Honoring our parents is part of living a life that is pleasing to God and it is tied to blessings for your own future. But what does honor really mean? It goes beyond obeying them when we are children. It is about showing respect, gratitude and care for them throughout their lives. It means we speak to them with kindness, we value their wisdom, we acknowledge their role in our lives, whether they are perfect parents or not. For some this may be easy because their parents were loving and supportive. For others, it might be challenging because the relationship was complicated or even painful. Yet God calls us to honor the position of parenthood, even if the person did not live up to the role perfectly. Honoring them does not mean ignoring wrong or pretending hurt never happened. It means choosing to act in love, with respect and with a desire to do what is right before God.
Speaker 1:There is also a practical side of this command. As our parents grow older, honoring them often includes caring for their needs, checking in on them and making sure they are not forgotten. This is about showing them the same compassion that they showed us when we were dependent on them, and here is a promise that thy days may be long upon the land. This does not just speak of physical longevity. It points to a life blessed by God's favor. When we honor our parents, we are aligning ourselves with God's order of family, and that alignment brings stability, peace and blessing.
Speaker 1:Today, whether your parents are far or near living or have passed on, take a moment to honor them. Thank God for the role they played in bringing you into this world. If there is a strained relationship, ask God for grace to show respect and kindness If they are still with you. Find a way to express your love and gratitude in words or action. Thank you very much for joining me for day 184 of Faith for Every Day. Honoring our parents is not just about them. It is about our obedience to God. When we live in a way that respects this command, we reflect the love and order of our Heavenly Father. Until next time, keep walking by faith, keep growing in grace and keep living your faith for every day. Thank you very much for listening.