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

Some days feel like one long interruption: missed buses, forgotten lunchboxes, nonstop meetings, long lines, and traffic that won’t move. In moments like these, frustration rises fast—and patience can disappear even faster. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that we cannot generate long-suffering patience through sheer willpower. Only the Holy Spirit ca...

In 1970, Dr. Michael Youssef was newly arrived in Sydney with almost nothing—just one hundred borrowed dollars and a humble job at the telephone company. His supervisor noticed something surprising: despite poverty and uncertainty, Dr. Youssef was consistently calm, content, and unshaken. When asked why, Dr. Youssef answered plainly: peace came when he surrendered everything to Christ—plans, goals...

How do you respond to fear—do you withdraw, distract yourself, or try to regain control? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that the right response to fear is neither surrender nor avoidance, but overcoming fear through faith and obedience to God’s Word . Scripture paints the picture of a life anchored in trust: the one who puts confidence in th...

We may wish maturity came instantly, but the truth is simple: growth takes work—and it requires patience, persistence, and sacrifice. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef compares spiritual formation to athletic training: no champion wins by coasting, and no believer grows into Christlikeness without intentional discipline. Paul described his own commitment clearly...

A breathtaking monastery perched on a cliff in Portugal offers a stunning view—but reaching it requires being hoisted in a wicker basket by an aged monk. When a nervous visitor asked how often the rope was replaced, the monk replied, “Each time the old rope breaks.” That answer captures the dread many people live with every day: the fear that everything could collapse at any moment. In today’s epi...

During World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her family risked everything to hide Jewish men and women from Nazi persecution—creating a secret refuge above her father’s watch shop. Eventually, most of the family was arrested and sent to a concentration camp, where Corrie endured brutal conditions and heartbreaking loss, including the death of her beloved sister. In this episode of the MY Devotional Po...

Every Christian lives by faith every day. Like a muscle, faith grows stronger when you exercise it—and it weakens when you default to self-reliance. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef explains that while all believers must walk by faith to mature in Christ, some are also given a distinct gift of faith by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit-gifted faith is marked by a remar...

Exodus 3:7 makes God’s heart unmistakable: He heard the cries of His people, He knew their suffering, and He was already moving toward deliverance—even when the days turned into years and hope started to wobble. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef speaks to anyone standing at the crossroads of hope and doubt. God’s timing can feel slow, but it is never careless. He w...

Joseph spent years confined in an Egyptian dungeon for a crime he did not commit. Yet God was not absent—He was refining Joseph’s faith, strengthening him with His presence, and preparing him for promises that would be fulfilled in God’s time, not Joseph’s. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef encourages a different kind of praying when you feel stuck: don’t only pray...

From the bottom of a pit to the halls of power, Joseph’s life is a masterclass in God’s providence. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Joseph’s painful timeline: rejected by brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, imprisoned—and then forgotten once again when the cupbearer failed to speak up. Years passed. Promises seemed delayed. And yet God...

In Jude’s closing benediction, we’re given one of the most stabilizing promises in all of Scripture: God is able to keep you from stumbling (Jude 1:24). In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef explains why saving faith is not only God’s gift—but also God’s sustaining work. You are not kept by fear-driven performance; you are kept by Christ’s faithful power. Dr. Youssef b...

Jude knew that deceivers don’t merely confuse ideas—they lure believers toward ungodliness and weaken the Church’s witness. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Jude’s practical, battle-tested blueprint for standing firm when false teaching pressures the people of God. First: Know the Word. Jude warns that false teachers twist Scripture and “do not ha...

Scripture is unmistakably clear: Jesus will return in glory to judge the nations , separating those who received Him from those who rejected Him (Matthew 25:31–32). Yet false teachers deny or dilute this reality, replacing repentance and holiness with a softened message that cannot save. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jude’s urgent imagery for apostat...

Jude understood the wreckage false teachers can leave behind: polluted witness, weakened biblical authority, and a “cult of personality” that distracts from following Christ. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jude’s strong language—calling these apostates “dreamers” who crave their own glory while denying the true Gospel (Jude 1:8). Because they often ap...

What will it feel like to see Jesus—truly see Him—for the very first time? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef shares the true account of William Montague Dyke, a blind man who longed to see his bride’s face. After a risky surgery, he asked that his bandages be removed at the altar so his first sight would be her coming down the aisle. When he finally saw her, he...

Every soul is immortal—but not every immortal soul will spend eternity in heaven. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef addresses a reality many avoid: Scripture teaches both heaven and hell are real, and false teachers increasingly deny these foundational truths. Drawing on C. S. Lewis’ reasoning, Dr. Youssef underscores the heart of the issue: God’s love is so gre...

In the midst of Revelation 16—between the sixth and seventh bowls of judgment—God inserts a powerful parenthetical statement that shines like a beacon: “Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed…” (Revelation 16:15). In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef explains why this is more than a warning—it’s an encouragement for believers...

In Revelation 11 , John is told to measure the temple and set boundaries around it—and Dr. Michael Youssef draws out the spiritual comfort behind the imagery: this is not merely about a physical structure, but about God placing protective boundaries around His people—His living temple—who are sealed by the Holy Spirit and kept secure. Even persecutors can only go so far. They may attack the body,...

When John walked with Jesus as one of the twelve, he loved the Lord deeply—but he hadn’t yet seen the full glory of who Jesus is. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to Revelation 1 , where John encounters Christ glorified, magnified, and transfigured —and his response is not casual familiarity but holy awe: “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though...

When Emperor Domitian rose to power, he demanded worship—forcing citizens across the Roman Empire to burn incense and declare him god. But John, pastor of the church in Ephesus and faithful preacher of Gospel Truth, refused to compromise. For his unwavering devotion to Christ alone, John was exiled to the island of Patmos. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef highl...

We sing about the blood of Jesus. We remember it in communion. But do you know its power? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef begins where the book of Revelation begins—with comfort for believers: Jesus loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood (Revelation 1:5–6). That means you have nothing to fear as you journey through prophecy, spiritual warfare, an...

Why do New Testament greetings consistently begin with grace and then peace ? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef answers with a Gospel cornerstone: no one can experience the peace of God before receiving the grace of God . Grace is the doorway; peace is the fruit. Anchored in Christ’s finished work, believers have peace yesterday, today, and forever . Jesus bore...

Heaven isn’t an endless, joyless routine—it’s the believer’s eternal home of joyful service, full understanding, and exuberant worship . In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef paints a biblical picture of what awaits those who belong to Christ: Joyful service without distraction: In the New Jerusalem, God’s servants will serve Him with eager delight—not as a chore, but...

Many believers struggle with spiritual imbalance—either stuck in regret over the past, overwhelmed by the present, or distracted by speculation about the future. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef shows how Scripture calls us to a complete, steady picture of faith: past, present, and future held together . You’ll explore how key parts of the Christian life span a...

“Have faith in yourself.” “Have faith in the system.” “Just believe.” In today’s world, faith often means optimism or manifestation—but Scripture defines faith very differently. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast , Dr. Michael Youssef clears away the confusion with two essential truths. First, there is no power in faith by itself . Faith isn’t a force; the object of faith is what gives i...