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
Pain as a teacher, joy as a choice
Rejoicing in trials. James chapter 1 verse 2 to 3. My brethren, count you know joy when you fall into diverse temptation, knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Hello and welcome to day 246 of Faith for Everyday. Let us talk about something that does not feel natural, does not always sound encouraging, but it absolutely necessary. Joy in trials. James, the half-brother of Jesus, opens his letter with a shocking statement. Counted all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations. That phrase, diverse temptations, means various kinds of trials, tests, and troubles. And James is saying we should face them with joy. That does not mean we are to enjoy pain or pretend like nothing bothers us. God is not calling us to fake happiness. He is calling us to have a deeper joy that is rooted in faith, not feelings. You see, trials are not random. They are not without purpose. James continues, knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. In other words, when your faith is tested, something strong is being built in you. Patience here is not just waiting, it is endurance, it is spiritual stamina. It is a kind of strength that holds on even when life tries to push you down. Think of an athlete in training. Every workout breaks the muscles just a little. But in the healing, the muscles grow stronger. In the same way, God uses pressure to produce perseverance. He allows trials not to break you but to build you. Every hardship is stretching your faith, refining your heart, and anchoring your soul deeper in Him. And here's the twist. Joy does not come after the trials. It starts in the trial. Because joy is not based in what you see, it is based in who you know. You know God is faithful. You know He is with you. You know He is working all things together for good, even when those things do not look like it yet. The enemy wants you to see trials as punishment, but God uses them for preparation. When you rejoice in trials, you are telling the enemy, you will not steal my faith. You are saying, This is tough, but I trust God more than I trust my feelings. Whether it is trouble at home, pressure at school, battles in your mind, or disappointment in your life, if you are in a trial today, take heart. The fire you are in is not meant to consume you, it is meant to refine you. Today, choose joy, not because everything is perfect, but because your God is perfect in all his ways. Joy is not pretending life is easy, joy is standing firm and saying, Even in this I trust him. Trials may shape you, but they do not define you. Let your faith speak louder than your fear. Thank you very much for joining me for day 246 of faith for every day. Let patience have her perfect work in you. Hold on, press forward, and know that God is working something in you even before He changes what is around you. Thank you very much for listening. See you again tomorrow.