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MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
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.
Episodes
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
God Is on the Throne
What should believers do when the foundations of society seem to be crumbling? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Sealed Forever
The judgments described in Revelation are sobering. Seal after seal reveals war, famine, death, persecution, upheaval, and divine judgment against a world…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Longing for Heaven
What comes to mind when you think about heaven—uncertainty and fear, or anticipation and joy? God gave the apostle John an extraordinary glimpse into the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Christ Is Worthy of Our Devotion
Jesus Christ is not merely part of history—He is its focal point, the Beginning and the End, worthy of all glory, honor, majesty, and praise. In today’s…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Prepared for the End Times
Revelation is not simply a book about future events. It is a message from God meant to shape our lives right now. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Run the Race
You can be doing the right thing for the right reason—and still become discouraged enough to stop. After decades of exile in Babylon, a faithful remnant of…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
You Can Withstand the World’s Pressures
Living a godly life in an ungodly world can be costly. Scripture makes it clear that believers should not be surprised when obedience to Christ brings…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
A Plan for Victory
What gives believers the courage to obey God when His plan seems confusing or impossible? The heroes of Hebrews 11 understood that their confidence did not…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Costly Obedience
What will you do when obedience to God costs you something? Hebrews 11 describes men and women who endured ridicule, imprisonment, mistreatment, and even death…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Hindrances in the Race
Every runner knows that unnecessary weight makes a long race harder. The same is true in the Christian life. Hebrews 12 calls believers to “throw off…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Focusing on Our Heavenly City
Abraham understood that God had a greater plan for his life, so he learned to shift his focus from the world he could see to the world that was still to come…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Qualified by Obedience
Noah faced an assignment that must have seemed impossible: build an enormous ark on dry land, despite having no known experience as a shipbuilder or mariner…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Faith That Leads to Obedience
Sometimes God calls us to surrender something precious. Other times He asks us to step beyond what feels comfortable to share the Gospel, serve His Kingdom, or…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Courageous Faith
Courageous faith can lead to extraordinary victories—but sometimes it also leads straight into danger, suffering, and persecution. In today’s episode of the MY…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Price of Conviction
What gives a Christian courage when circumstances are frightening, costly, or painful? It begins with how we see God. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is an Instruction Manual—Part II
Have you ever skimmed instructions simply to confirm what you already believed? We can do the same thing with Scripture—approaching the Bible with…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is an Instruction Manual—Part I
Many of us have a habit of skipping the instructions and trying to figure things out on our own. But when it comes to Scripture, that approach can lead to…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is a Scalpel
Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. Scripture is far more than ink on a page—it carries God’s…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is a Cherished Letter
If the Bible were truly just another book, why would so many people resist what it has to say? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is a Cleansing Shower
A mirror can show you what is wrong, but imagine having no way to wash or clean what you see. That is how many people approach the Bible: They recognize their…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is a Mirror
Every morning, we look into a mirror and make adjustments to our appearance. But when was the last time you looked into the spiritual mirror of God’s Word? In…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is a Feast
Before beginning His public ministry, Jesus entered the wilderness for forty days and nights to face Satan’s temptation. Hungry and physically weakened, Jesus…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Word of God Is Under Attack
There was a time when many people in the Western world—believers and non-believers alike—knew the Bible’s stories, teachings, and moral foundations. But today…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Run the Race to Win
Many people today are racing after careers, success, possessions, status, or even the achievements of their children. But in today’s episode of the MY…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Social Justice Jesus’ Way
Today, many people talk about social justice, but not every vision of justice reflects the way of Jesus. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
So That No One May Stumble
In Christ, believers are free—but Christian freedom must never become a stumbling block to others. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Freedom and Conscience
First Corinthians 8 addresses a question that was not explicitly forbidden in Scripture: whether believers should eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Because the Time Is Short
The early Christians lived under intense pressure and persecution, yet Paul urged them to live with urgency, clarity, and devotion to the Lord. In today’s…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Fulfilled in Christ—Whether Married or Single
Society is on an endless search for happiness, training us to believe that the next product, relationship, lifestyle, or change in circumstances will finally…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
A Good and Holy Gift from God
Fire in the fireplace is warm, beautiful, and life-giving—but fire in the wrong place becomes destructive. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
A young man once discovered a stack of old comic books worth millions of dollars while cleaning out what others dismissed as garbage. In today’s episode of the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Our Transformation
God’s Word is filled with promises of His care, provision, and faithfulness. Yet when life suddenly turns for the worse, it can be easy to wonder, “Is this…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Outworking of Praise
God promises that when we give of ourselves radically, He gives back generously. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Nine Powerful Names of God
If you want a deep, abiding relationship with God, you must know Him as He has revealed Himself. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Put on the Garment of Praise
At the beginning of His public ministry, Jesus entered the synagogue in Nazareth and read from Isaiah’s prophecy, declaring that He had come to proclaim good…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Four Blessings of the Praise-Filled Life
There is nothing wrong with bringing your needs and petitions before God. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
A Glorious Inheritance
What is the ultimate purpose of being adopted as a child of God? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that while…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Blessings Beyond Compare
God’s love for His children is deeper than we can fully comprehend. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Our Treasure House
Today’s culture tells us that self-image, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-fulfillment are the keys to happiness. But in today’s episode of the MY…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
You Will Get It All
Many voices today promise that faith will bring money, influence, success, and comfort right now. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
A Place for You
In the book of Revelation, Jesus gives John a vision of heaven meant to comfort and encourage every believer burdened by suffering. In today’s episode of the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Your Heavenly Home
Revelation tells us that God sees our tears—and one day, He will wipe them away forever. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Deliver Us from Evil
An elderly woman once known for always saying something good about others was asked what good she could possibly say about the devil. After a pause, she…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Tempting Ourselves
If you are a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, Satan and his demons will tempt you. But in today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Offering Forgiveness
When Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors,” He was not teaching that we earn forgiveness by forgiving others…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Many people face the fear of not knowing how they will provide for their next meal, pay their bills, or recover from a sudden setback. In today’s episode of…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Thy Will Be Done
Millions of people pray the Lord’s Prayer every day without fully understanding the weight of the words: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.” In today’s…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Special Privileges of God’s Kingdom
There are two kingdoms: the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Hallowed Is God’s Name
Imagine being granted an audience with a king. As you enter the throne room, you would not begin by rushing through your list of requests—you would first…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Honor of Prayer
Jesus taught His followers to pray by calling God Father. For many, that truth feels overwhelming: How can sinful people approach the holy and righteous God…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Prayer Is More Than a Wish List
Dr. R. A. Torrey once wrote that prayer is the key that unlocks the storehouses of God’s infinite grace and power. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Wait on God
For the believer, patience is not personality-driven—it is faith-driven. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Day I Died to Self
George Müller, the nineteenth-century evangelist and prayer warrior, was once asked the secret of his victorious life. His answer was simple: “It was the day I…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Resist the Devil
James gives believers a clear command and a sure promise: “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” In today’s episode of…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Conquering Hidden Fears
How do you conquer hidden fears? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that the first step is to identify what is…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Freedom Through Submission
William F. Buckley once observed, “The most important intellectual enterprise is the distinction between right and wrong.” In today’s episode of the MY…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Eight Characteristics of Godly Wisdom
How do we know if we are following Biblical wisdom? In chapter 3 of his epistle, James sets the standard with eight qualities of godly wisdom: First, godly…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Wisdom from Heaven
Our world is overflowing with knowledge, yet starving for wisdom. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains the difference…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Power to Build and to Destroy
Modern science and technology have given humanity control over many things—but not the tongue. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
When Your Faith Is Tested
Today’s culture often promotes a comfortable version of Christianity—one that avoids suffering, sacrifice, and spiritual testing. But in today’s episode of the…