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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
Freedom from Bondage
Sometimes we feel unworthy of God’s love—and instead of running to Him, we hide, convinced our sin is too great to forgive. We try to earn His favor, but like…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Conquering Love
One of the most stunning portraits of Jesus’ love overcoming prejudice and meeting human desperation is found in John 4:4–26—the story of the woman at the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Danger of Indifference
What happens when Christians stop contending for the faith and choose silence instead? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Champions of the Faith
God has entrusted believers with something priceless: the faith once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). In today’s episode of the MY Devotional…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Grace to Stand for the Gospel
Everyone is created in God’s image, but only those who have been called to follow Jesus have become children of God—and that identity changes everything. In…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Faith to Believe the Whole Truth
Some voices today try to make Christianity “easier” by removing whatever feels uncomfortable—reducing the faith to a few agreeable points and ignoring the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Arrows for Christ’s Bow
In ancient warfare, an archer was often more feared than a swordsman because arrows struck swiftly, from a distance, and sometimes before the target even knew…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Equipping the Next Generation
In Judges 6, Israel’s disobedience opened the door to oppression—and the Midianites devastated the land year after year, leaving God’s people harassed, hiding…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Our Duty to the Next Generation
Every generation is entrusted with a sacred responsibility: to pray for, train, and model faith in Jesus Christ for those coming behind. In today’s episode of…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Preparing Your Kids for Trials
Before David ever faced Goliath, he faced lions and bears in the lonely places—guarding sheep, practicing with a sling, and learning to rely on the Lord. In…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Expressing Our Joy
What kind of inheritance lasts longer than money, success, or comfort? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on growing…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Make Your Time Count
Divorce is easier than ever, marriage is increasingly devalued, and children often grow up without the stability God intended. In today’s episode of the MY…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Call Upon the Lord
Dr. Michael Youssef shares a powerful picture of spiritual inheritance: hearing his grandfather pour out midnight prayers for the next generation. It’s a…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
For His Renown
Dr. Michael Youssef shares a vivid picture of spiritual inheritance: hearing his grandfather pray through the night for the next generation. It’s a reminder…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Persistent Prayer
God invites you to come to Him with every need—big or small. But in today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges believers to move beyond “small”…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Guiding Our Prayer Lives
Have you ever noticed that the moment you decide to pray, interruptions multiply—phone calls, doorbells, to-do lists, daydreams, even sleepiness? In today’s…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Taking Prayer Seriously
Do you ever find yourself praying like a sailor using a pump—only when the ship is leaking? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
God Urges Us to Remember
Do you have someone in your life who only reaches out when they want something? That kind of one-sided relationship feels transactional—and it’s a powerful…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
A Confident Prayer
Have you noticed how quickly disappointment follows when expectations are placed on the wrong things—people, circumstances, plans, even your own strength? In…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Two Views on Prayer
Why do we pray—really? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that the ultimate purpose of prayer is not…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Prayer of Praise
Imagine being there as a young Mary—likely no older than fourteen—walked into the hills of Judea to embrace her cousin Elizabeth. In that moment, Mary’s heart…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Unanswered Prayer
Habakkuk ministered in a tense moment in Israel’s history—when Babylon was rising and judgment was approaching—yet the heart of his book is deeply personal…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Prayer of Scripture
Jonah didn’t run toward God’s calling—he ran the other way. Sent to Nineveh, he fled to Joppa, boarded a ship for Tarshish, and ended up in the last place he…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Seeking God’s Will
As we conclude this series on Daniel’s effective prayers, Dr. Michael Youssef brings the focus to two essentials many believers overlook: knowing God’s Word…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Praying for Mercy and Action
As we continue learning from Daniel’s prayers, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that we are completely reliant on God’s love and forgiveness—and that Daniel’s…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Daniel’s Prayer
What makes “the prayer of a righteous person” so effective? Dr. Michael Youssef points to Daniel’s plea in Daniel 9:4–19 as a clear model for believers…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Prayer of Faithfulness
Daniel didn’t become courageous in the lions’ den overnight. Long before he stood firm before kings, he first bent the knee in secret—day after day, seeking…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Greatest Fortress
Deep in the Arabian Desert, a small fortress once served as a place of safety for Lawrence of Arabia. When stronger forces attacked, he would retreat behind…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Prayer of Trust
David’s life looked like the definition of success—power, influence, a throne. Yet behind the scenes, his family was unraveling through tragedy and rebellion…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Blessings Out of Brokenness
Hannah had every reason to quit. She carried years of sorrow, emotional wounds, and physical exhaustion—yet her faith remained unshakable and her prayers did…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Prayer of Brokenness
In 1 Samuel 1, we meet Hannah—whose name means “favored,” even though her heart felt anything but favored. Crushed by grief and unable to conceive, Hannah…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Prayer of Obedience
“What should I do next?” is one of the most common questions believers bring to God—and in today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to Genesis 24…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Power of Prayer
If you feel weary, discouraged, or defeated by sin, Scripture doesn’t offer a shortcut—it offers a doorway: prayer. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Weapon of Victory
When life disappoints, it’s easy to drift into a subtle resignation: Why pray? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef refuses…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
When Jesus Calls Your Name
By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 20:15-18. Mary had likely heard Jesus say He would rise on the third day—yet grief blinded her to hope. Then everything…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Hope That Dries All Tears
By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 20:11-15. Mary Magdalene had been rescued by Jesus from seven demons—and from the crushing shame of sin—so her devotion…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
It Is Finished!
By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 19:28-30. Just before He died, Jesus declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). In English it’s three words, but in Greek…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Hour for Which Jesus Came
By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 13:1-17. The cross wasn’t a last-minute tragedy—it was the central purpose of Jesus’ earthly life. In today’s episode of…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Atonement at the Cross
Who crucified Jesus? Was it Judas, the priests, Pilate—or the crowd? In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the deeper Truth: Jesus chose the…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Pearl of Great Price
What could be worth giving up everything you own? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores Jesus’ parable of the merchant…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Don’t Choke the Word
Yesterday we looked at two types of soil Satan targets. Today, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to the third: spoiled soil—a heart that isn’t hard or shallow, but…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
God’s Word Must Take Root
The enemy targets both the spiritually strong and the spiritually weak—with one goal: spiritual stagnation. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Preparing the Soil
In Middle Eastern farming, the pathway between two fields becomes hard-packed ground—unprepared to receive seed. Dr. Michael Youssef says that strip of earth…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Lengths of His Love
What would make someone sweep the whole house, light a lamp, and search relentlessly for a single missing coin? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Heeding the Warnings of Jesus
What happens when good gifts—money, success, stability—quietly become your trust? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef draws…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Trusting in the Name of the Lord
In many parts of the world, following Jesus can cost believers their freedom—or even their lives. Yet in those very places, people are turning to Christ in…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Examining What’s in Your Heart
Have you ever wanted to pray like Habakkuk: “God, why is evil winning?” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that grim…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Waiting on God’s Answer
What do you do when you pray—and nothing seems to change? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through the prophet…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
A Blessed Thorn
What if the very thing you’ve begged God to remove is the tool He’s using to bless you? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
How to Tear Down Enemy Strongholds
Have you ever felt stuck in a pattern you can’t break—like worry keeps winning, anger keeps resurfacing, or temptation keeps circling back? In today’s episode…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
God’s Strength Manifested in Our Weakness
Have you ever looked at the rubble of your own life and wondered, How could God ever use me? In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Danger of Compromising
Remember the pressure of school exams—how tests revealed what you truly knew and where you needed to grow? Dr. Michael Youssef says the Christian life has…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Achieve God’s Goal
Have you ever wondered how believers like Moses kept going when they felt overwhelmed—or how Paul stayed steady when criticism, threats, and hardship pressed…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
God’s Success Formula
Our culture constantly tells us: get more—more money, more influence, more security, more success. But in today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef flips that…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Third Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Conversation
It’s easy for married life to become a nonstop routine—work, kids, responsibilities, and exhaustion—until one day you realize you’ve stopped truly talking. In…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The Second Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Forgiveness
Every marriage faces moments of hurt—some small, some storm-level. What determines whether those moments become distance or deeper unity? Forgiveness. In…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
The First Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Selflessness
What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn’t communication styles, personality differences, or stress—but selfishness? In today’s episode of the MY…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Marriage: It Was God’s Idea
From the first wedding in Genesis to the wedding feast of the Lamb in Revelation, Scripture reveals something stunning: God delights in marriage—and He…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Give God Your All
It’s easy to curate an image—successful, spiritual, “together.” But the charade ends where it matters most: before God, who sees the heart. In today’s episode…
- MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way
Our Sure Foundation
Most of us don’t think about foundations—until something shakes the building. In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to Paul’s message to the…