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

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers the Truth that will uplift us in seasons of loneliness. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon  Marking the New Year:   LISTEN NOW |  WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission . If today’s devotional stirred...

Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the road to contentment and peace in today's devotional. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon  Marking the New Year:   LISTEN NOW |  WATCH 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...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that God is the same faithful, loving Savior in life's ups and downs. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Marking the New Year :  LISTEN NOW |  WATCH NOW AVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT: Dr. Michael Youssef’s How to Read the Bible (As If Your Life Depends on It)...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the essential role of prayer in the believer’s life—the crowning element for the believer outfitted with the armor of God.  This devotional is adapted from  MY Journal ,  Leading The Way ’s monthly devotional magazine.  Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal— Dr. Youssef’s gift to you. If you would like more insight into toda...

God has given us powerful armor to stand firm and advance for His Kingdom. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches about the second three elements of the full armor of God. This devotional is adapted from  MY Journal ,  Leading The Way ’s monthly devotional magazine.  Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal— Dr. Youssef’s gift to you. If you would like more insight i...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the first three elements of the whole armor of God. This devotional is adapted from  MY Journal ,  Leading The Way ’s monthly devotional magazine.  Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal— Dr. Youssef’s gift to you. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon series The...

Satan and his minions are always looking for opportunities to pull us away from the path of Truth. However, there is good news. God has not left us on our own. He has not left us without the help to live a victorious Christian life. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef digs into the armor of God that Paul outlines in Ephesians. This devotional is adapted from  MY Journal ,  Leading The Way ’...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to check our motivations in giving and strive to give cheerfully and humbly. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Love Gives, Part 1 :  WATCH NOW |  LISTEN NOW If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional  podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ...

God loves it when, out of an overflow of our love for Him, we give generously. His Word is filled with examples of those who gave generously and sacrificially—like the Macedonians. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the heart of the Macedonians, who understood that the gift of eternal life eclipsed every problem they could ever face.  If you would like more insight into today’s de...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that opportunities to give are opportunities to praise God.  If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Living Generously, Part 3 :  WATCH NOW |  LISTEN NOW If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional  podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a wor...

Yesterday, we examined the first two characteristics of heart-giving: First, it is what matters to God, and second, it is sacrificial. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef continues to examine these characteristics. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Living Generously, Part 1 :  WATCH NOW |  LISTEN NOW If you enjoy listening t...

When we think of generosity, we often think of giving money freely, randomly, exuberantly, and at no real cost to our livelihood. Many are paralyzed by this definition, using it as an excuse to hold tightly to their finances until they can "afford" to give. Yet, living generously is not solely about money. First and foremost, it is about the heart. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explai...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the story of Jesus praising the widow and her meager offering.  If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Living Generously, Part 1 :  WATCH NOW |  LISTEN NOW If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional  podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a wo...

Merry Christmas! The one who created the universe did an impossible thing: He entered a virgin’s womb to become a man and then overcame the same difficulties and temptations we face. He “became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages us not to rush time with Christ, the Savior we celebrate today.  If you would like more insight into...

Without the Prince of Peace ruling our hearts and minds, we will have no peace. There can be no peace in our homes unless we place our families under the authority of the Prince of Peace. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that we must submit to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to experience the transcendent peace He offers.  If you would like more insight into today’s devotional top...

Before Jesus came, we lived under a burden of sin from which we could not escape, with a gulf between us and God that we could not bridge. The broken world had long been pining for peace. Sin is a heavy burden, and separation from God is the deepest ache of the soul. But God knew exactly what we needed and wanted us to know who was coming. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers true...

Jesus is the founding father of the New Covenant. The Old Testament repeatedly points to the Savior revealed in the New Testament. The Old Testament announced the coming Messiah; in the New Testament, we see that prophecy fulfilled and realized in the Everlasting Father. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores Jesus as the founding father of the New Covenant. If you would like more ins...

Jesus is the founding father of a new creation. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores why Jesus is our Everlasting Father in this new creation. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon, Jesus the Only, Part 3 :  LISTEN NOW |  WATCH NOW If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional  podcast, would you consider partnering with u...

God told Isaiah about the Messiah seven hundred years before Jesus was born, describing Him with titles. The third title given to Jesus is Everlasting Father. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines God's justice and grace in Christ. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Jesus the Only, Part 3 :  LISTEN NOW |  WATCH NOW If...

Jesus’ might and divine power set Him apart from any other human who has ever lived. Jesus Christ is the only perfect man, who died to give eternal life to those who believe in Him. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers the divine power of Christ.  If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Jesus the Only, Part 2 :  LISTEN NO...

We tend to look upon the Christ-child as a helpless babe. But even as a baby, Jesus was Mighty God. Throughout His earthly life, Jesus demonstrated the power of God just as He did from heaven. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the majesty of Jesus as God with us.  If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Jesus the Only,...

No matter who or what we are—men or women, young or old, rich or poor—we cannot help but be impressed with the Wonderful Counselor. He alone is perfect and the only one who can meet all our needs. Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to go to Christ with our burdens in today's devotional. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Jesus the Only,...

Have you ever sought the wisdom of a counselor? Maybe you needed perspective on a relationship or help to walk through grief or depression. Counselors provide guidance, support, and encouragement. Yet no matter how helpful, well-trained, or well-intentioned human counselors are, none can compare to our Wonderful Counselor, Jesus Christ. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages us that...

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at what it means that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor. If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Jesus the Only, Part 1 :  LISTEN NOW |  WATCH NOW If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional  podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darknes...

In the Bible, we see great value placed on names and several instances of God giving a new name to His people along with a new life or mission. Sarai became Sarah; Abram became Abraham; Jacob became Israel; Simon became Peter; and Saul became Paul. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the significance of the name God chose for our Savior.  If you would like more insight into today’s...