Today’s Jesus is Calling Devotional is on Walking in Faith. The text is from Hebrews 11:1 and it shows us practical steps to walk in faith and the amazing benefits of doing so.

Faith is the most important thing we need as believers. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. That’s what the Bible says. Sometimes faith feels hard because you can’t see what’s ahead. But faith is trusting God, even when it doesn’t make sense. It’s like stepping out onto a bridge you can’t see but knowing God has built it strong. When I was younger, I remember my mom saying, “Trust God, even when it’s scary.” It didn’t always make sense to me, but now I know she was right. Faith isn’t about seeing. It’s about believing.

Here’s how you can start walking in faith. First, pray and ask God to help you trust Him. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God, so read your Bible daily. Start small. Trust God with one little thing today, and then something bigger tomorrow. I used to pray for courage before talking to someone I was scared of, and when God helped me, my faith grew. That’s how faith works. The more you trust Him, the stronger your faith becomes.

Another thing is to remember God’s promises. Write them down if you have to. Stick them where you can see them every day. When life gets hard, you’ll have His words to hold on to. Also, surround yourself with people who believe. Faith grows better in a group. I once struggled with trusting God to provide for me, but my friend kept reminding me, “God has never failed before, and He won’t fail now.” That helped me keep going.

Walking in faith brings peace and joy. It keeps you from worrying too much. Instead of stressing about the future, you’ll feel calm because you know God is in control. When you walk in faith, you inspire others too. People see how you trust God, and they want to know Him like you do. Faith also helps you get closer to God. The more you trust Him, the more you realize how much He loves you. Don’t give up. Walking in faith might be hard, but it’s worth it.

January 8 Prayers

Say these prayers for today:

1. Lord, help me to trust You more today.
2. Teach me to walk in faith, even when it’s hard.
3. Thank You for all the promises in Your Word.
4. Help me to encourage others to trust in You.
5. Fill my heart with peace and joy as I follow You.