MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way

Dr. Michael Youssef
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Uncompromising Truth for Everyday Faith. MY Devotional is a daily 5-minute (or less) audio devotional and prayer from Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Each episode offers Scripture-based encouragement and a short prayer to help you abide in Christ, renew your mind, and walk in God's truth—especially in seasons of anxiety, temptation, and spiritual battle. New episodes every day.

  1. 19h ago

    The Strength of the Holy Spirit

    What if the secret to spiritual strength isn't becoming more self-sufficient but learning to depend completely on God? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores why acknowledging our weaknesses opens the door to experiencing the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and 2 Corinthians 12:10, Dr. Youssef explains how God's strength enables believers to resist temptation, endure trials, and stand firm against the enemy. Through prayer, surrender, and the whole armor of God, we can face life's spiritual battles with confidence in Christ. Discover why dependence on God is not weakness but the pathway to lasting spiritual strength and victorious Christian living. Prayer: God, I lay my weaknesses at Your feet and confess that I need the power of Your Spirit working in my life to overcome the challenges of this day. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10).  Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Know Your Best Friend: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  2. 1d ago

    The Source of True Spirituality

    Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does He work in your everyday life? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the person and power of the Holy Spirit—the third Person of the Trinity, described in Scripture through the powerful image of God's breath. Drawing from John 14–16, Dr. Youssef explains how the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, reveals God's Truth, guides our decisions, and transforms us into the likeness of Christ. Through His indwelling presence, believers experience spiritual renewal, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. Discover why true spirituality begins with the Holy Spirit and how depending on His presence can transform the way you live, pray, and follow Jesus. Prayer: Lord, help me to depend on Your Spirit to work in my life today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “. . . God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Know Your Best Friend: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  3. 2d ago

    The Spirit Reveals God’s Love

    Have you ever felt trapped by sin, guilt, or the belief that you're too far gone for God's love? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef shares his personal testimony of how the Holy Spirit opened his eyes to the bondage of sin and introduced him to the life-changing love of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Romans 5:6–8, Dr. Youssef reminds us that God didn't wait for us to become worthy of His love. Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Discover how God's grace breaks the chains of spiritual slavery, exposes the enemy's lies, and offers forgiveness, restoration, and lasting freedom. No matter how far you've wandered, God's invitation to experience His redeeming love remains open. Will you respond? Prayer: Lord, help me let go of my selfish agenda and open myself fully to Your love. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness” (Isaiah 42:6-7). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Know Your Best Friend: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  4. 3d ago

    Genuine Faith

    What does it really mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ? Is accepting Him as Savior enough if our lives show no evidence of transformation? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges the dangerous idea that Christianity is merely agreeing with a set of beliefs while continuing to live however we please. Drawing from Scripture, Dr. Youssef explains why Jesus must be received as both Savior and Lord and why genuine saving faith is demonstrated through obedience and godly living. Discover why God's Word must remain the foundation of our faith, how to recognize authentic Christian discipleship, and why passing Biblical Truth to the next generation matters more than ever. Prayer: Father, help me to be a godly example of genuine faith to the young people You have placed in my life. I pray that the church would repent of preaching a false gospel that cheats people out of the beauty and richness of a righteous life rooted in a relationship with You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want” (Galatians 5:16-17). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Until Christ Returns: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  5. 4d ago

    Actively Waiting

    Are you truly ready for Jesus to return? The answer may have more to do with how you're living today than what you know about end-times prophecy. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Biblical waiting is active, not passive. Through Jesus' parable in Luke 19, we discover that the Lord calls His followers to use their time, gifts, and resources faithfully while anticipating His return. Rather than becoming distracted by frightening predictions, believers are called to share the Gospel, care for those in need, and serve God wholeheartedly. Discover what it means to actively wait for Christ's return—and how to live each day ready to welcome your returning King. Prayer: Father, I look forward to Your coming Kingdom with joyful anticipation. Motivated by the thought of eternity with You, may I wait actively. Use me to minister to the lost, faithfully using every opportunity You provide to share the Good News for the growth of Your Kingdom. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “[S]o Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:28). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Until Christ Returns: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  6. 5d ago

    Should Christians Grieve?

    How can you find hope when grieving the loss of someone you love? Does trusting God mean you shouldn't feel sorrow? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores Paul's comforting words in 1 Thessalonians 4, reminding believers that we do not grieve like those who have no hope. The Bible never tells us not to mourn. Separation is painful, and grief is natural. But because Jesus Christ conquered death, believers can face loss with the assurance that the grave is not the end. Discover how the resurrection of Jesus transforms our understanding of death, brings comfort in times of sorrow, and gives us confidence in the promise of everlasting life. Prayer: Lord, help me to mourn with those who mourn and to share the hope of Christ with the hurting. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, . . .” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14a). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Until Christ Returns, The Glory of Christ’s Return: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  7. 6d ago

    His Illuminating Power

    Are you walking in the brilliant light of the Holy Spirit or relying on the dim candlelight of your own understanding? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores Paul's powerful warning in 1 Thessalonians 5:19: "Do not quench the Spirit." The Holy Spirit helps believers understand Scripture, make wise decisions, and resist temptation. Yet pride, unforgiveness, unrepentant sin, and dependence on human wisdom can hinder His work in our lives—and even within entire churches. Discover what it means to quench the Holy Spirit, how to recognize the warning signs, and why surrendering to God's Word is essential for walking in His light and power. Prayer: Father, forgive me for the times when I have quenched the Holy Spirit in my life, leaning on my own fallible understanding. Help me to turn away from such pride and to trust and hope in You, obeying Your Word by Your Spirit. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better” (Ephesians 1:17). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Until Christ Returns, Do Not Quench the Spirit: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

  8. Oct 24

    Do You Have Idols?

    You may have never bowed before a statue, but could something in your life still be taking God's place? Idolatry isn't limited to ancient temples—it can hide in our ambitions, possessions, relationships, and everyday priorities. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the remarkable transformation of the Thessalonian believers, who abandoned their idols to serve the one true God. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1, Dr. Youssef identifies three evidences of genuine faith: turning from idols, serving God, and waiting for Jesus' return. Discover how to recognize modern-day idols, break free from what competes for your devotion, and live wholeheartedly for the risen Christ. Prayer: Lord, forgive me for setting up idols in Your place. Reveal them to me so that I may repent and turn away from them and to You. May I joyfully serve Your Kingdom as I await the return of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “With whom will you compare me or count me equal? . . . Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me” (Isaiah 46:5a, 9). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Until Christ Returns: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today’s devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

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Uncompromising Truth for Everyday Faith. MY Devotional is a daily 5-minute (or less) audio devotional and prayer from Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Each episode offers Scripture-based encouragement and a short prayer to help you abide in Christ, renew your mind, and walk in God's truth—especially in seasons of anxiety, temptation, and spiritual battle. New episodes every day.

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