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

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

March 17 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 message with Scripture’s radical Truth: the key to a faithful life isn’t acquiring—it’s giving God your all.
When you truly grasp the price of your salvation, generosity stops feeling like duty and becomes gratitude. Dr. Youssef points to Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 5:14–15, reminding us that Christ didn’t die so we could continue living for ourselves—He died and rose again so we would live for Him. Paul held tightly to two life-changing realities: Jesus took his place at the cross, and God called him as an ambassador to announce the cure for sin. That same Gospel motivation belongs to every believer today.
You’ll also hear why Paul urges Christians to offer themselves as living sacrifices—surrendering heart, mind, time, comfort, and resources to the Lord who is worthy of everything. If you’ve been chasing “success” the world’s way, this episode will recalibrate your priorities and reignite your passion for Christ-centered living.
Prayer: God, You have done so much for me. I want to give You all of me as a living sacrifice. Help me to keep these Truths about Your love for me and Your call on my life at the forefront of my mind so that I honor You rightly. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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March 16The 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 today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that when couples lose conversational intimacy (and become content with it), they quietly forfeit one of God’s greatest gifts in marriage: deep companionship and Christ-centered closeness.
Dr. Youssef identifies three common weak points where the enemy applies pressure to sabotage conversation and connection:
Calendars: Even “good” activities can crowd out what’s essential. If you don’t schedule time to talk, it likely won’t happen.

Children: Children are a blessing—but they should not replace the husband-and-wife priority. A secure family is built on parents who love each other well.

Conflicts: A healthy marriage isn’t conflict-free. In fact, avoiding conflict often means avoiding conversation. But when handled wisely, conflict can become an ally that strengthens intimacy and growth.
Before implementing practical changes, Dr. Youssef gives a simple, powerful next step for couples: pray together—asking God to reveal weaknesses, renew love, and breathe new life into your marriage.
Prayer: Father, help me to prioritize with my spouse our calendars, children, and conversation according to what will strengthen our relationship and glorify Your name. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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March 15The 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 today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:21–22, where Christ calls believers to forgive “seventy-seven times”—not as a number to track, but as a lifestyle of grace. Dr. Youssef explains why the world may talk about forgiveness, but only those who know they’ve been forgiven much can extend forgiveness freely—especially in the most personal relationship of all.
You’ll learn three practical, biblical ways to cultivate forgiveness in marriage:
Attack the insignificant: train your heart to forgive small offenses so you’re prepared for bigger trials,

Arrest the incompatible: after choosing forgiveness, take lingering grudges captive before they gain a foothold,

Hold fast to your true identity: remember how Christ forgives you again and again—and let that mercy shape how you respond to your spouse.
If bitterness has been building, if old wounds keep resurfacing, or if you’re trying to rebuild trust, this devotional will point you back to the only source of lasting freedom: forgiving as the Lord forgave you.

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4 min
March 14The 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 Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef begins with the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve experienced complete openness—physically and spiritually—until self-centeredness invited sin and broke what God designed to be beautiful and whole. Dr. Youssef warns that selfishness remains one of Satan’s most effective tools to dismantle marriages, because it turns every disagreement into a battle for comfort, control, or pride.
But there is real hope. Through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can grow into spouses who live out God’s command to value others above themselves—not as a slogan, but as daily obedience.
In this devotional, you’ll learn what selflessness looks like in real marriage moments through three Christlike qualities:
Mature: asking, “How can I sacrifice for my spouse?” instead of demanding comfort,

Magnanimous: practicing generous love that seeks to understand,

Malleable: choosing flexibility and mutual submission out of reverence for Christ.
As husband and wife “die to self,” marriage becomes a living picture of Christ and His Church—and a testimony to resurrection power that brings new life and abundant joy.

Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way.
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.
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4 min
March 13Marriage: 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 designed it for our good and His glory. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that a wedding is only the beginning; marriage is a lifelong covenant instituted by God before sin entered the world.
Dr. Youssef explores why marriage is far more than a personal relationship—it’s a creative force that forms families, homes, and entire cultures. Want to know where a society is headed? Look at how it treats marriage: commitment versus convenience, covenant versus redefinition, faithfulness versus fracture.
And yet, every marriage faces strain—pressure, suffering, and the daily reality of human sinfulness. That’s why Dr. Youssef introduces three foundational stones that hold healthy relationships together:
Selflessness

Forgiveness

Conversation
Over the coming days, he’ll unpack each one to help you pursue a marriage crafted according to God’s original design—one that becomes a masterpiece of beauty, strength, and Gospel reflection.

Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way.
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.
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4 min
March 12 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 of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to Paul’s sobering reminder in 1 Corinthians: every believer will one day stand before the Lord and have their works tested. This isn’t about salvation—Christ settled that at the cross, purchasing our righteousness by His blood. This is about eternal rewards and the reality that motives matter.
Dr. Youssef explains the difference between building with:
gold, silver, and precious stones—faithful obedience offered to Jesus with pure motives, and
straw—doing the right things for the wrong reasons, seeking self-glory instead of Christ’s glory.
As you listen, ask yourself: Am I building for the glory of Jesus—or for something else? This devotional calls you to surrender your time, talents, and resources fully to the One who is worthy—so your life brings extravagant honor to Christ.

Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way.
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3 min
March 11 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 Corinthians: the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only sure, invulnerable foundation—settling your eternal destiny the moment you trust in Christ.
But then comes the sobering question: What are you building on that foundation?
Dr. Youssef reminds believers that every decision—every priority, pursuit, and act of obedience—adds to what we’re constructing for eternity. The world constantly offers “straw” to build with: false religions, empty philosophies, and fleeting pursuits. Yet Scripture calls us to build with lasting materials—gold, silver, and costly stones—so that when God tests our work, what remains will bring reward and glory to His name.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your life is making an eternal difference, this episode will help you:
distinguish between what is temporary and what lasts,
resist the distractions that burn up in the end, and
invest in Gospel-centered obedience that stores up treasure in heaven.

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3 min
March 10 Surrender Is the Key
Why do human philosophies keep promising freedom—yet leave people more anxious, confused, and broken?
In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the root of our modern spiritual crisis back to the first temptation in the garden: Adam and Eve believed Satan’s lie and chose rebellion over God’s perfect wisdom. That same pattern still drives every ideology that elevates human desire above God—and it’s why man-made “solutions” always fail.
But there is real hope: only God’s wisdom can repair what sin has destroyed. And God hasn’t left us guessing. Through the Holy Spirit, believers have access to the mind of God—yet Dr. Youssef reminds us that the Spirit’s guidance isn’t experienced through information alone, but through surrender.
You’ll hear why:
daily yielding to the Holy Spirit is essential for clarity and spiritual strength,
ignoring the Spirit grieves Him—and persistent disobedience can quench His voice,
many can read the Bible and still miss its meaning without the Spirit’s illumination, and
it’s never too late to invite the Spirit back into the “driver’s seat” of your life.
Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way.
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3 min
March 09 Our Best Friend for the Journey
Today’s culture is filled with tempting philosophies and persuasive “truths” that can quietly pull your heart off course. So how do you find the right path in a depraved world—and stay there?
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that while God’s Word reveals God’s will, it can only be spiritually discerned and understood. The only way to truly know the mind of God is through the Spirit of God—the Holy Spirit who inspired Scripture and now stands ready to illuminate it for you.
You’ll learn why:
discernment isn’t automatic—it must be trained,
the Bible is “God-breathed,” authored by the Holy Spirit through human writers,
many people read Scripture without asking the Spirit for understanding and obedience, and
the Holy Spirit acts like a flashlight—exposing dark places in our hearts and leading us into maturity.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or unsure how to apply the Bible to real life, this devotional will help you approach Scripture with fresh dependence—asking the Holy Spirit to open your eyes so you can understand, submit, and be transformed.

Today’s MY Devotional is provided by Leading The Way.
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.
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3 min
March 08 Three Weapons for Victory
Why is it so hard to live faithfully in a fallen world—even when you want to obey God?
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes a sobering reality: every believer has an enemy on the inside—the flesh—that instinctively leans toward rebellion. When temptation knocks, it’s the flesh that wants to open the door.
But you are not helpless.
Dr. Youssef explains that God has equipped every Christian with three weapons for victory—tools strong enough to overcome the world’s pressure, the devil’s lies, and the flesh’s cravings:
A renewed nature to battle the old sinful nature
The living, active Word of God—sharper than a double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12)
The Holy Spirit—God’s presence within you to convict, remind, strengthen, and empower obedience
Using the Corinthian church as a warning, Dr. Youssef shows how many struggles trace back to one root issue: letting the flesh run wild. This devotional will help you recognize the real battlefield and reclaim the victory Christ has already secured—by learning to hold fast to God’s Word, walk in step with the Spirit, and fight with the tools heaven has provided.
Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12

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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.
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