Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 17 May 2026 (In Touch) Sunday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Advancing Through Adversity
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalms 56:3-4
It is impossible to live in this world without facing moments of uncertainty, doubt, confusion, and fear. Scripture does not dismiss these concerns but instead helps us through them.
While God’s Word is truthful about the adversity we all face, it promises that we have a Guide who will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6). That means the right response to trials is to tell God our fears and concerns—and then walk through them in faith, trusting He’ll work the situation out for both His glory and our ultimate good (Psalms 56:3-4).
God can use hardships as a tool to shape us into the people He wants us to be. You see, adversity is an opportunity for Him to purify our faith. So if you are going through a challenging time, pray for discernment and ask yourself, Is this something that God may be allowing in order to bring me closer to Him? Then believe He is working in your life to bring about something beneficial—and even beautiful—that you never could have expected.
God alone is sovereign in the universe, and He desires to be recognized as sovereign in your personal life as well. So trust Him even during hard circumstances, and remind yourself of His promise to work on your behalf (Isaiah 64:4; Philippians 2:13).
Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 21-23
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Life’s hardships are opportunities to draw closer to God and experience transformation.
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.