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

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By: Dr. Michael Youssef

The MY Devotional podcast features Dr. Michael Youssef’s daily Christian devotionals in audio format, providing Biblical encouragement and a daily prayer in 5 minutes or less

Humble Beginnings: December 6, 2025
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Today at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef encourages us with the Truth that, in Christ, we are more than conquerors no matter what story our current circumstances seem to tell. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Paradox of Christmas: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have do...


Only for a Time: December 5, 2025
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reminds us that Jesus will return again to finish His work. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Paradox of Christmas: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! 

Leading The Wa...


True Power Through Trusting God: December 4, 2025
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Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef teaches on the unexpected road to greatness. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Paradox of Christmas: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! 

Leading The Way is reaching the lo...


A Seeming Contradiction: December 3, 2025
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Last Wednesday at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef looks at the paradoxes of the Christian faith. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Paradox of Christmas: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! 

Leading The Way is reaching th...


The Plank in Your Eye: December 2, 2025
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Last Tuesday at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef digs into what Jesus meant when He called us to not judge. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Appropriating the Happiness That Is in You: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW

If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift...


The Way of Wisdom: December 1, 2025
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explores the different choices Jesus presents us in our daily decisions. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Appropriating the Happiness That Is in You: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW

If you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challeng...


The Secret of a Blessed Marriage: November 30, 2025
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Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reveals how to overcome self-centeredness.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Appropriating the Happiness That Is in You: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW


The Gift of Sex Within Marriage: November 29, 2025
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11/29/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains that our sinful hearts want God’s good gifts without God Himself.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Appropriating the Happiness That Is in You: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW


Worthy of Thanksgiving: November 28, 2025
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11/28/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the necessity of giving thanks. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon What Does God Think of Thanksgiving?: LISTEN NOW


A Heart of Thanksgiving: November 27, 2025
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11/27/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef calls us to rejoice in God’s sovereign, loving will whatever our circumstances.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down, Part 4: LISTEN NOW


Add to Your Faith: November 26, 2025
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11/26/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exhorts us to seek to live at peace with others by trusting in God.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon It Is Never Too Late, Part 2: LISTEN NOW


Those Who Are Persecuted Because of Righteousness: November 25, 2025
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11/25/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef challenges us to seek God’s glory above everything else in life.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 8: WATCH NOW


The Peacemakers: November 24, 2025
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11/24/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains that peace comes through purity.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 7: LISTEN NOW


The Pure in Heart: November 23, 2025
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11/23/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef clarifies two different aspects of purity.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 6: LISTEN NOW


The Merciful: November 22, 2025
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11/22/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef digs into our calling to be conduits of God’s mercy.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 5: LISTEN NOW


Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness: November 21, 2025
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11/21/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains that a thirst for righteousness is a natural outgrowth of a deepening relationship with Christ.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 4: LISTEN NOW


The Meek: November 20, 2025
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11/20/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef looks at the power of the meek.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 3: LISTEN NOW 


Those Who Mourn: November 19, 2025
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11/19/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains what Jesus meant when He said those who mourn are blessed.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 2: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW


The Poor in Spirit: November 18, 2025
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11/18/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains the importance of being conscious of our sinful nature.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 1: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOW


Closer Than a Brother: November 17, 2025
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11/17/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reminds us of the incredible faithful love of God.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series The Awesomeness of God’s Grace: LISTEN NOW


Develop Your Relationship: November 16, 2025
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11/16/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exhorts us to nourish our relationship with God by spending time with Him.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series To Know Jesus Is to Love Him: LISTEN NOW


Enter the Door of Hope: November 15, 2025
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11/15/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef calls us to holy devotion of Christ, our righteousness.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Got Freedom?: LISTEN NOW


Cleansing Your Soul: November 14, 2025
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11/14/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef warns us of the danger of self-reliance.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: LISTEN NOW


The Loneliness of Stubbornness and Sorrow: November 13, 2025
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11/13/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef calls us to cling to the love of Christ that meets us in our loneliness of sorrow and pride.

This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way’s monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef’s gift to you.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Cure to Loneliness, The Loneliness of Sorrow and Stubbornness: LISTEN NOW

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The Loneliness of Service and Self-Pity: November 12, 2025
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11/12/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef identifies how Jesus can transform our seasons of loneliness due to service and self-pity.

This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way’s monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef’s gift to you.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Cure to Loneliness, The Loneliness of Service and Self-Pity: LISTEN NOW

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For those who feel bat...


The Loneliness of Sin and Suffering: November 11, 2025
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11/11/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef considers two common sources of loneliness: sin and suffering.

This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way’s monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef’s gift to you.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Cure to Loneliness, The Loneliness of Sin and Suffering: LISTEN NOW

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For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral d...


The Epidemic of Loneliness: November 10, 2025
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11/10/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explores the problem of loneliness and its only true cure.

This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way’s monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef’s gift to you.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon The Cure to Loneliness, The Only Cure for Loneliness: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW

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For those who feel battle-wor...


Awestruck: November 9, 2025
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11/09/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exhorts us to open our eyes to the majesty of God and let it change us.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series God Talk: LISTEN NOW


A Zest for Life: November 8, 2025
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11/08/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef encourages us with Christ’s promise of eternal life.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Freedom from Fear: LISTEN NOW


Christianity is Rational: November 7, 2025
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11/07/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef clarifies that Christianity is a reasonable faith.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Watch Out for the Hidden Enemy: WATCH NOW


Enlightenment of the Ages: November 6, 2025
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11/06/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exhorts us to look to Christ as the source of Truth.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down, Part 5: LISTEN NOW

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For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 

Speaking directly to...


Christianity is Not "Blind Faith": November 5, 2025
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11/05/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef digs into the importance of Truth when it comes to our faith.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Watch Out for the Hidden Enemy: WATCH NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 

Speaking directly to those wonderin...


A New Reformation: November 4, 2025
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11/04/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reminds us of the power of reformation—of a return to the Good News of Christ.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: LISTEN NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 

Speaking direct...


Finishing Well: November 3, 2025
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11/03/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef looks at how Paul’s obedience led him to suffering but also to the glory of carrying the Good News to lost souls.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down, Part 13: LISTEN NOW

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For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book...


Crossing the Finish Line: November 2, 2025
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11/02/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exhorts us to rely on God’s faithfulness in order to finish the race of faith well.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Never Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up on the Truth: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

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For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book ...


Joy Amid Sorrow: November 1, 2025
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11/01/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reminds us that we can experience the joy of the Lord even in our sorrows and grief.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon It’s Contagious . . . Pass It On, Part 8: LISTEN NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 


Look Up to God: October 31, 2025
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10/31/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reveals the Truth that can overcome any downcast thought.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down, Part 4: LISTEN NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 

Speaking directly to those wondering i...


Keeping Your Integrity Intact: October 30, 2025
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10/30/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef challenges us to find godly accountability.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down: LISTEN NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 

Speaking directly to those wondering if evil is winning...


Possessing Godly Integrity: October 29, 2025
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10/29/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains how to develop integrity naturally.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down: LISTEN NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. 

Speaking directly to those wondering if evil is winning...


Praise from the Prison of Affliction: October 28, 2025
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10/28/2025

In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reflects on the example of Paul to exhort us to live with a heavenly perspective.

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Looking Up When Life’s Got You Down: LISTEN NOW

FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT

For those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society’s moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope.Â