How to Keep Your Faith Strong

When faith feels shaky and life hits hard, you don’t have to fall apart. In this episode, discover how to stay strong in your faith by leaning on God’s truth, God’s presence, and God’s promises, even when your emotions waver.Ever hit a season where your faith feels thin?Where you believe God intellectually, but fear still knocks at your heart?You’re not alone.In this episode, Bart shares the story of pastor and author Tim Keller, who faced pancreatic cancer in 2020 after spending decades teaching others how to suffer well. Suddenly, he had to learn how to keep his own faith strong in the dark.Keller’s journey reminds us that strong faith isn’t loud or effortless; it’s rooted, honest, and strengthened one day at a time. Through his story and the truth of 1 Corinthians 16:13, you’ll see how God helps you stand firm even when life feels unstable.Main Scripture:1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT) – “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.”By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:Why strong faith isn’t about feelings, it’s about foundationHow honest prayer can strengthen your walk with GodFive practical ways to stay faithful when life is hardHow Tim Keller’s suffering reshaped his intimacy with God, and how yours can tooToday’s Challenge:Choose one of the five practices from today’s episode: Scripture, honest prayer, Christian community, remembering God’s past faithfulness, or taking just one small step of obedience, and intentionally do it today. Ask God to strengthen your faith right where you are.Send Me Your Prayer Requesthttps://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemail/Encouraged by today’s devotion?Share this episode with someone who’s walking through a tough season.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/112And if this podcast has encouraged you, please follow and leave a review. It helps others find hope and strength in Christ.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/reviews/new/Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today.Connect with BartFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylivesWebsite: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.comFeeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.