My Weekly Devotional for Daily Struggles

A 52-Week Devotional for Life’s Daily Struggles

Life is full of challenges—some expected, many not. My Weekly Devotional for Daily Struggles by Phillip Tomasso offers a year-long path toward spiritual renewal, reminding us that while no one is perfect, everyone can find strength in faith. Through honest reflection and biblical grounding, each weekly entry supports those facing emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion with a gentle but firm reminder: you're not alone, and God is near.

This devotional is designed to supplement your quiet time with Scripture and personal reflection. Each week presents carefully chosen Bible verses alongside a relatable story or insight that speaks directly to the struggles many face—whether you're entering a storm, walking through one, or finally emerging from its wake. It’s a resource to restore faith, deepen prayer life, and renew your connection with God.

Start your weekly journey of spiritual growth and encouragement today—your time with God matters now more than ever.

Excerpt from the book

Joshua 1:6-9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Moses led his people out of Egypt and spent 40 years guiding them through the desert toward the Promised Land. However, due to disobedience (Numbers 20:12), both Moses and Aaron were forbidden by God from entering Canaan.

Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River and into Canaan. God commanded him to be strong and courageous, trusting fully in His guidance. Joshua’s leadership was rooted in following and relying on God, who is ultimately in control. It’s a truth we must all strive to understand and embrace.

Yet, being strong and courageous while trusting that God is in control is often easier said than done. I know it’s something I struggle with personally. I wear a black, stainless steel cross with a blackened image of the American flag on the front. On the back, it is engraved with the verse that inspires this reminder.

When I take the necklace off at night and put it on again in the morning, I read the verse aloud. It’s a grounding ritual—a perfect way to end and begin each day. Yet, if I’m honest, what scares me is… everything. My list of fears feels never-ending. I face discouragement daily, sometimes even hourly.

Walking a Christian path isn’t easy for me. Temptation is relentless, and far too often, I give in. That failure discourages me. Each time I make a bad decision, I know I’m falling short of the life I’m called to live. It terrifies me. How can I be strong and courageous when I keep stumbling? Especially when I trip over the same struggles again and again.

It’s hard not to fear that my constant failures might one day cause God to turn away from me. After all, Moses spent 40 years leading his people through the desert, yet when he disobeyed God, he was barred from entering the Promised Land. Who am I compared to Moses? I’m no Moses! Why should God have more patience with me than He did with him? This thought terrifies me. Right or wrong, it scares me deeply.

And yet, this is where I feel truly blessed and loved. In the book of Joshua, I find encouragement: to be strong and courageous, to resist discouragement, and to trust that God is in control.

I’d like to end this week’s devotional in prayer:

Lord, I pray, with Your help, I can do better. Each day, I pray I can at least do better than I did the day before. I pray I can avoid stumbling blocks I placed in front of myself, that I can remove the obstacles I manufactured, and that my walk with Jesus is always inspired by improving my Faith in Jesus, and that His Love, Grace, and Forgiveness strengthen my relationship with Him. In Jesus’s name, Amen.