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

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 today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks 1 Samuel 17:32–37 to reveal a powerful principle: public courage is formed in private faithfulness.

Then Dr. Youssef turns the spotlight on us. God calls parents, grandparents, and spiritual mentors to help prepare the next generation for the trials ahead—not by shielding them from reality, but by pointing them to God’s promises and modeling what trust looks like when life is hard.

In this devotional, you’ll hear three practical ways to strengthen your children’s faith:

Share your trials appropriately so they learn to expect difficulty and develop perseverance,

Bring Scripture to life during hard seasons by reading God’s Word and highlighting His faithfulness,

Lift their eyes to eternity—because our ultimate hope is anchored in Christ and God’s promise to wipe away every tear (Revelation 21:4).

If you want your children to face the “giants” of their generation with steady confidence, this episode will encourage you to let them see how you trust God today—so they’ll know where to run tomorrow.

Prayer: Father, as I model trust in You with real-life challenges, may the faith of the next generation be strengthened. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds” (Psalm 71:17).

Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Preparing the Next Generation: LISTEN NOW

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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 up in Egypt and hearing his grandfather praise the Lord in the middle of the night—again and again—until it became one of the greatest spiritual treasures Dr. Youssef ever received. Despite profound losses—children gone too soon, a wife taken early—his grandfather remained full of joy. The secret wasn’t perfect circumstances. It was praise.

Dr. Youssef explains how that model of devotion shaped his mother’s life as well, cultivating a rhythm of prayer and worship that no worldly achievement could ever replace. And he points us to a bigger reality: you can’t read Revelation without realizing that praise is the language of eternity. Heaven is filled with worship right now—and every believer in Christ will join that unending chorus forever.

This devotional will encourage you to see praise not as something you do only when life feels good, but as a pathway to joy that remains steady through grief, hardship, and uncertainty—because God is always worthy.

Prayer: Your faithfulness fills me with joy, Lord. Truly You have done great things for me. Thank You for giving me infinite reasons to rejoice. You are worthy of all praise, glory, and adoration! I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High” (Psalm 9:2).

Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Empowered by Praise: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW

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Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support.
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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 Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef speaks candidly about the modern assault on family unity—and offers a hopeful, attainable starting point: change what you can change inside your own home.

Dr. Youssef explains that lasting family strength begins with what you prioritize. It’s not enough to say your spouse or children matter most—your calendar reveals what you truly value. To make someone a priority, you must make time for them.

He also emphasizes the power of words of affirmation. Approval and encouragement—especially from the people closest to us—can steady hearts, build confidence, and cultivate deeper connection. When family members feel seen, valued, and loved, unity grows.

If you want to avert a family crisis—or rebuild relational strength—this devotional will help you take meaningful steps toward deep, stable relationships that bless your home and reflect God’s design.

Prayer: Lord, help me to be one who strengthens my family and brings everyone together. May my family be ruled by Your peace and grace—a witness of Your love to the world. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” (1 Corinthians 13:1).

Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Building Godly Families: LISTEN NOW

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Dr. Michael Youssef shares a powerful picture of spiritual inheritance: hearing his grandfather pour out midnight prayers for the next generation. It’s a sobering reminder that we can pursue bigger houses, fuller schedules, and greater worldly success while our spiritual homes quietly crumble.

In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, you’ll hear why the future of our families depends on prayerful dependence—not self-reliance. When children see adults clinging to God’s promises, they grow up anchored in His goodness. But when we fail to pray for and with the next generation, they can become spiritually uncertain—attending church outwardly while losing biblical moorings inwardly.

Dr. Youssef urges believers to call on the Lord for:

our homes,

our cities,

our nation,

and the hearts of those who will carry the faith forward.

Behind many men and women God has used mightily, someone was interceding. This devotional invites you to become that intercessor—trusting God to cultivate wisdom, deepen love for Him, strengthen resolve, and raise the next generation into courageous “powerhouses” for Christ.

Prayer: Father, I pray that my children would trust You as they see me cling to Your promises. I pray that You would work in their lives and that they would have a deep, growing relationship with You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you” (Jeremiah 29:12).

Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Preparing the Next Generation: 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.
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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 that we can build impressive lives on the outside while our spiritual homes quietly crumble on the inside—unless we return to the only foundation that holds: prayerful dependence on God.

In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Youssef explains why our children gain confidence in God when they see us clinging to His promises—and why neglecting prayer for (and with) the next generation leaves them spiritually unsure, untethered, and vulnerable to losing biblical moorings.

You’ll be challenged to shift from chasing worldly success to pursuing spiritual stability that endures—calling on the Lord for:

your home,

your city,

your nation,

and especially the hearts of sons and daughters who will carry the faith forward.

Behind many men and women God has used powerfully, someone was interceding. This devotional invites you to become that someone—trusting God to cultivate wisdom, strengthen resolve, deepen love for Him, and form the next generation into bold, faithful witnesses for His glory.

Prayer: Father, I pray that my children would trust You as they see me cling to Your promises. I pray that You would work in their lives and that they would have a deep, growing relationship with You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you” (Jeremiah 29:12).

Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Preparing the Next Generation: 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