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What if the little you have is exactly what God intends to use for something great? When we feel inadequate or overwhelmed by our circumstances, it's easy to believe we have nothing meaningful to offer God. But God's power is never limited by our resources or abilities. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores 1 Kings 17:8–16, where God sends Elijah to Zarephath during a devastating famine. There, Elijah encounters a desperate widow who has only enough flour and oil to prepare one final meal for herself and her son. Despite the seemingly impossible circumstances, Elijah trusts God's promise that the widow's flour and oil will not run out. Through Elijah's obedience and the widow's limited resources, God demonstrates His extraordinary faithfulness. Dr. Youssef reminds us that when God makes a plan, He also makes a way. Our responsibility is not to understand every detail but to trust His sovereignty and obey His Word. If you're facing uncertainty, feeling inadequate, or wondering how God can use what little you have, this devotional will encourage you to trust His provision and follow Him faithfully. Listen today and discover how God can turn your little into much for His glory. Pray with me. Father God, help me to respond in obedience like Elijah. Thank You that you can take what I have and transform it into something greater. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Has God ever led you into a job, location, or situation you never would have chosen for yourself? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to 1 Kings 17 to reveal how God uses unexpected changes and uncomfortable circumstances to accomplish His sovereign purposes. Elijah had been enjoying God’s protection at the Kerith Ravine, where ravens brought him food and a brook supplied his water. But when the brook dried up, God commanded him to travel to Zarephath—a famine-stricken city in dangerous territory where Baal worship was widespread. The journey seemed unreasonable, the destination uninviting, and the future uncertain. Yet Elijah’s response demonstrated remarkable faith: “So he went to Zarephath.” He did not demand an explanation, question God’s wisdom, or allow fear to determine his next step. God spoke, and Elijah obeyed. Dr. Youssef reminds believers that obedience does not require complete understanding—it requires complete trust in the One who leads us. The same God who provided for Elijah at the brook had already prepared provision for him in Zarephath. When God changes your circumstances, do not assume He has abandoned you. What looks like an inconvenient detour may be part of His perfect plan. Trust His direction, follow His Word, and discover how faithfully He provides when you step forward in obedience. Pray with me. Father God, help me to trust You like Elijah did and to obey Your commands, even if they don’t make sense to me and take me out of my comfort zone. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

How do you trust God when you can't see what He's doing? When obstacles seem insurmountable, resources are running low, or the future feels uncertain, it's easy to focus on our circumstances instead of the God who promises to sustain us. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to the life of the prophet Elijah to reveal what it means to have unwavering faith in God's promises. During his season of hiding, Elijah learned to look beyond his circumstances and trust the Lord's faithful provision. Rather than allowing fear, scarcity, or uncertainty to control him, Elijah depended on the God who had called him and promised to care for him. Dr. Youssef challenges believers with an important question: Why are we willing to take risks in everyday life but hesitant to take steps of faith when God calls us to trust Him? We readily depend on our own plans, abilities, and resources, yet often struggle to surrender our circumstances to the One whose faithfulness never fails. True Biblical faith is not based on what we can see or control. It is rooted in God's unchanging character, His promises, and His sovereign power. When we acknowledge our weakness and place our complete trust in Him, we discover that our limitations cannot limit what He is able to accomplish. If God is leading you into an unfamiliar season, don't retreat in fear or rush ahead of His direction. Obey Him one step at a time. Remember His faithfulness in the past, trust His provision in the present, and allow Him to strengthen your faith for the work He has prepared for you. The question is not whether God will be faithful. The question is whether you will trust Him. Join me in prayer. Father God, forgive me for not placing my total trust in Your promises. Help me to trust that You are greater than any obstacle I may face today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Have you ever felt like your life is on hold while everyone else is moving forward? Perhaps you're stuck in a difficult job, facing financial limitations, feeling isolated at home, or longing for a new season that never seems to arrive. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef offers Biblical encouragement for anyone struggling to understand God's timing. We naturally want progress, purpose, and opportunities to make a difference. But throughout Scripture, God repeatedly placed His servants in seasons of obscurity before calling them into significant ministry. What feels like a delay to us may be part of God's greater plan. Consider the prophet Elijah. In 1 Kings 17, God called him to confront King Ahab and challenge Israel's widespread idolatry. Elijah had an extraordinary mission: to call God's people back to faithful worship. Yet immediately after delivering his first bold message, God directed him into hiding. Imagine Elijah's confusion. He had been called to serve, yet God removed him from the very people he was meant to reach. Although Elijah could not see how this waiting period fit into God's purposes, he continued to follow the Lord's direction faithfully. Dr. Youssef reminds us that God's preparation does not always look like progress. Even when circumstances feel restrictive or unproductive, the Lord remains sovereign, and His timing is never accidental. If you're feeling trapped in a holding pattern today, don't assume God is finished with you. Your current season may be an opportunity to develop patience, deepen your dependence on Him, and learn the obedience that prepares you for what comes next. Instead of rushing ahead of God, trust His direction. The same Lord who called Elijah into hiding knew exactly when and how to call him forward again. Join me in prayer. Father God, help me to view my time of waiting from Your perspective. Help me to be faithful to follow Your direction even if it doesn’t make sense to me. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Have you ever wondered why God has placed you in a season where you feel forgotten, isolated, or unused? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef shares a powerful lesson from the life of the prophet Elijah: God's greatest preparation often happens in the places no one else can see. In 1 Kings 17, Elijah boldly confronted King Ahab and announced God's judgment upon Israel for its worship of Baal. But rather than immediately sending Elijah into a greater public ministry, God directed him into hiding beside the Kerith Ravine. There, during a devastating drought, the Lord miraculously provided for Elijah through ravens that brought him bread and meat each day. Elijah's experience reveals a timeless Biblical principle: God's hidden seasons are not wasted seasons. Throughout Scripture, God used periods of obscurity to prepare His servants. Joseph endured exile and imprisonment. Moses spent years in the wilderness. Esther underwent a season of preparation. Paul spent time in Arabia before his wider missionary ministry. Each experienced circumstances that helped shape them for God's purposes. Dr. Youssef reminds believers that when God allows us to experience isolation, uncertainty, or waiting, He is still sovereignly at work. He may be stripping away self-sufficiency, teaching us to trust His provision, strengthening our faith, or preparing us for opportunities we cannot yet imagine. Instead of asking only, "When will this season end?" consider asking, "Lord, what are You teaching me through it?" If you feel hidden today, draw near to God through Scripture and prayer. Allow His Word to renew your mind and strengthen your trust in Him. Remember that your circumstances are never beyond His sovereign care. When the time comes for you to step forward, you can do so with confidence—not because you have prepared yourself, but because God has been preparing you for His Kingdom. Pray with me. Father God, in this season of hiding, I pray that I would draw closer to You. Help me not to be discouraged but to remember that You have a purpose for this season of my life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Have you ever felt that God has placed you on the sidelines, leaving you wondering when He will call you forward again? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to the extraordinary story of the prophet Elijah to reveal why seasons of waiting, isolation, and uncertainty are never wasted in God's hands. Elijah appeared in Scripture without impressive credentials, a prestigious position, or a remarkable family history. Yet God chose this ordinary man to confront King Ahab, whose wicked leadership and allegiance to Baal had brought spiritual devastation upon Israel. In a remarkable act of courage, Elijah boldly declared that no rain would fall except at his word, delivering God's message despite the danger posed by Ahab and Jezebel. But immediately after this courageous confrontation, God directed Elijah into hiding at the Kerith Ravine. Why would the Lord withdraw His servant just when his ministry seemed to be beginning? Dr. Youssef explains that God often prepares His servants in places no one else can see. In Elijah's hidden season, the Lord provided protection, daily provision, and opportunities to grow in faith. What might have looked like inactivity was actually preparation for greater service. The same God who sustained Elijah promises to provide what His children need for every good work. As 2 Corinthians 9:8 reminds us, God is able to bless His people abundantly so they can abound in the work He has prepared for them. If you are experiencing a season of waiting, uncertainty, or apparent silence from God, take heart. His silence does not mean His absence. Trust His timing, obey His Word, and remember that He is sovereign over every circumstance. When God calls you forward, He will equip you for the work ahead. Pray with me. Father God, help me have the kind of boldness Elijah had to obey whatever You command. Thank You for the reminder that, like Elijah, when You put us in a place or season of hiding, You are preparing us to be of greater service to You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Are you bearing fruit for God's glory—or simply looking fruitful on the outside? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the striking imagery of Israel as a flourishing vine in the Book of Hosea and challenges believers to look beyond outward appearances to examine the true condition of their hearts. Throughout Scripture, God describes Israel as a vineyard He lovingly planted and nurtured. Yet despite its lush appearance, Israel produced fruit that revealed spiritual compromise, self-centeredness, and unfaithfulness. Hosea 10:1 warns of a vine that appeared prosperous but failed to honor the God who sustained it. Dr. Youssef explains why this warning is especially relevant to the Church today. Some congregations may appear spiritually vibrant while compromising Biblical Truth or denying the deity and saving work of Jesus Christ. Even genuine believers can fall into patterns of spiritual complacency, division, and lukewarm devotion. God is not impressed by outward appearances; He desires lives that bear genuine spiritual fruit. But God's warning is also an invitation to repentance. Hebrews 12:6 reminds us that the Lord disciplines those He loves. His correction calls us away from spiritual compromise and back into wholehearted fellowship with Him. The answer to spiritual fruitlessness is found in Jesus Christ, the True Vine. In John 15:4, Jesus declares, "Remain in me. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." Only through abiding in Christ can believers produce lasting fruit marked by love, joy, peace, and faithfulness. What kind of fruit is your life producing? Are your choices rooted in Christ or driven by self-interest? Discover how remaining in Jesus transforms the heart and enables you to bear fruit that brings glory to God. Let us pray. Father God, reveal to me the bad fruit in my life so I can be transformed for Your good purposes. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Can a person appear religious while secretly worshiping idols? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the spiritual decline of ancient Israel and reveals why Hosea's warnings remain relevant to Christians today. In Hosea's day, the number of priests increased, yet wickedness, unbelief, and spiritual compromise grew alongside them. Rather than faithfully shepherding God's people, religious leaders neglected their responsibilities and allowed idolatry to flourish. Dr. Youssef draws a parallel to the modern Church, warning against exchanging Biblical Truth for worldly approval. But Scripture offers believers a glorious calling. Through Jesus Christ, Christians are part of a royal priesthood, entrusted with proclaiming God's Truth, standing firm in the faith, and pointing others toward the hope of the Gospel. Dr. Youssef emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership, particularly the responsibility of fathers to lead their families through godly example, Biblical instruction, and prayer. The Israelites did not necessarily abandon outward religious practices. They continued participating in worship while giving their hearts to Baal. Their example reveals a sobering truth: idolatry is not limited to statues or ancient temples. Anything that takes Christ's rightful place in our hearts can become an idol—even something that appears good or religious. What is competing with Jesus for the throne of your heart? Is it worldly acceptance, personal ambition, cultural compromise, or a false understanding of God? Dr. Youssef challenges every believer to examine their spiritual priorities, tear down competing idols, and return to wholehearted worship of the one true God. In Christ, we have a hope that never disappoints and a purpose worth living for. Pray with me. Father God, help me to identify and tear down the idols in my life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

How far can someone wander from God before hope is lost? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to the powerful story of Hosea and Gomer—a marriage that illustrates Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness and God's extraordinary mercy. Like Gomer, who abandoned her husband's faithfulness to pursue other men, the people of Israel turned away from the Lord to worship false gods. God commanded Hosea to give his children names that proclaimed coming judgment: Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, meaning "not loved," and Lo-Ammi, meaning "not my people." These names revealed the devastating consequences of Israel's rebellion. But the story does not end with judgment. In Hosea 2, God extends an invitation to repentance and restoration. Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, He offers a door of hope to those who turn from their idols and return to Him. Dr. Youssef reminds believers that the same spiritual dangers remain today. Our culture often replaces worship of the one true God with worldly desires, sexual immorality, and beliefs that compromise Biblical Truth. Yet God's love does not ignore sin—it calls us away from what destroys us and toward the salvation found in Jesus Christ. No matter how far you have wandered, God's invitation to repentance remains. His holiness demands justice, but His mercy has provided a Savior. Discover how the story of Hosea reveals the depths of God's redeeming love and the hope available to everyone who turns to Christ in faith. Join me in prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for the offer of salvation. How longsuffering is Your love! I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Why would God ask one of His prophets to endure the heartbreak of betrayal? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the powerful story of Hosea and Gomer—a marriage that reveals the heart of God toward His unfaithful people. God instructed Hosea to marry Gomer, a woman whose unfaithfulness would mirror Israel’s spiritual adultery. Just as Gomer broke her marriage covenant, the people of Israel turned away from their covenant with God, pursuing idols and placing their own desires above His commands. Through Hosea’s suffering, God revealed something extraordinary: Sin does not merely break God’s commandments—it grieves His heart. Hosea’s sleepless nights, heartbreak, and experience of betrayal gave him a deeper understanding of the pain caused by spiritual unfaithfulness and the astonishing depth of God’s steadfast love. Dr. Youssef reminds believers that spiritual growth often comes through seasons of brokenness. While mountaintop experiences bring joy, it is frequently in life's valleys that we begin to understand the gravity of sin, the holiness of God, and the richness of His mercy. Even amid Israel’s rebellion and the judgment symbolized by the names of Hosea’s children, God promised a future of restoration. His mercy would ultimately be revealed through Jesus Christ, who came to redeem sinners and reconcile them to the Father. If you're walking through betrayal, disappointment, or a season of brokenness, this devotional will encourage you to see beyond your pain and discover the unfailing love of the God who redeems and restores. Pray with me. Father God, though I was lost in sin, rejecting Your Truth, You ransomed me through Christ. Thank You for Your astounding love. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

What if the secret to spiritual strength isn't becoming more self-sufficient but learning to depend completely on God? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores why acknowledging our weaknesses opens the door to experiencing the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and 2 Corinthians 12:10, Dr. Youssef explains how God's strength enables believers to resist temptation, endure trials, and stand firm against the enemy. Through prayer, surrender, and the whole armor of God, we can face life's spiritual battles with confidence in Christ. Discover why dependence on God is not weakness but the pathway to lasting spiritual strength and victorious Christian living. Prayer: God, I lay my weaknesses at Your feet and confess that I need the power of Your Spirit working in my life to overcome the challenges of this day. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10).  Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Know Your Best Friend: LISTEN 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does He work in your everyday life? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the person and power of the Holy Spirit—the third Person of the Trinity, described in Scripture through the powerful image of God's breath. Drawing from John 14–16, Dr. Youssef explains how the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, reveals God's Truth, guides our decisions, and transforms us into the likeness of Christ. Through His indwelling presence, believers experience spiritual renewal, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. Discover why true spirituality begins with the Holy Spirit and how depending on His presence can transform the way you live, pray, and follow Jesus. Prayer: Lord, help me to depend on Your Spirit to work in my life today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “. . . God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Know Your Best Friend: LISTEN 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Have you ever felt trapped by sin, guilt, or the belief that you're too far gone for God's love? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef shares his personal testimony of how the Holy Spirit opened his eyes to the bondage of sin and introduced him to the life-changing love of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Romans 5:6–8, Dr. Youssef reminds us that God didn't wait for us to become worthy of His love. Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Discover how God's grace breaks the chains of spiritual slavery, exposes the enemy's lies, and offers forgiveness, restoration, and lasting freedom. No matter how far you've wandered, God's invitation to experience His redeeming love remains open. Will you respond? Prayer: Lord, help me let go of my selfish agenda and open myself fully to Your love. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness” (Isaiah 42:6-7). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Know Your Best Friend: LISTEN 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

What does it really mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ? Is accepting Him as Savior enough if our lives show no evidence of transformation? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges the dangerous idea that Christianity is merely agreeing with a set of beliefs while continuing to live however we please. Drawing from Scripture, Dr. Youssef explains why Jesus must be received as both Savior and Lord and why genuine saving faith is demonstrated through obedience and godly living. Discover why God's Word must remain the foundation of our faith, how to recognize authentic Christian discipleship, and why passing Biblical Truth to the next generation matters more than ever. Prayer: Father, help me to be a godly example of genuine faith to the young people You have placed in my life. I pray that the church would repent of preaching a false gospel that cheats people out of the beauty and richness of a righteous life rooted in a relationship with You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want” (Galatians 5:16-17). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Until Christ Returns: LISTEN 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Are you truly ready for Jesus to return? The answer may have more to do with how you're living today than what you know about end-times prophecy. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Biblical waiting is active, not passive. Through Jesus' parable in Luke 19, we discover that the Lord calls His followers to use their time, gifts, and resources faithfully while anticipating His return. Rather than becoming distracted by frightening predictions, believers are called to share the Gospel, care for those in need, and serve God wholeheartedly. Discover what it means to actively wait for Christ's return—and how to live each day ready to welcome your returning King. Prayer: Father, I look forward to Your coming Kingdom with joyful anticipation. Motivated by the thought of eternity with You, may I wait actively. Use me to minister to the lost, faithfully using every opportunity You provide to share the Good News for the growth of Your Kingdom. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “[S]o Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:28). *Excerpt adapted from Fearless Living in Troubled Times by Michael A. Youssef © 2017. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Until Christ Returns: LISTEN 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 need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate