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Loving Jesus in Spite of Obstacles: February 19, 2026
If you’re trying to grow closer to Jesus and keep hitting resistance, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef shows why obstacles are part of the journey of faith and how your response to them can either stifle spiritual growth or strengthen it.
You’ll learn the three common blockers that quietly weaken intimacy with Christ:
An inability to accept correction — A teachable heart is a clear sign of maturity. How you respond when a godly believer points out blind spots reveals a lot about your love for Jesus.
An unwillingness to change —…
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