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

Scripture presents Satan as a real spiritual adversary—but never as God’s equal. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how believers can maintain a balanced Biblical view of spiritual warfare and overcome deception through the Truth and power of God’s Word.

Intense trials can tempt believers to question God’s love, presence, and faithfulness. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how Satan uses suffering to weaken our confidence—and why we must keep trusting God’s promises even when we cannot yet see His answer.

The believers in Thessalonica faced poverty, persecution, slander, and loss—yet their faith kept growing and their love for one another deepened. Dr. Michael Youssef challenges believers to prepare now for trials by strengthening their faith, cultivating Christlike character, and learning to trust G...

Fear, false teaching, and persecution can shake even faithful believers—but they do not have the final word. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to reject deception, stand firm in God’s Truth, and remain confident in Christ’s return.

When believers are insulted, slandered, or treated unjustly, revenge can feel tempting—but perfect justice belongs to Christ alone. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how God’s promise to judge rightly frees us from bitterness and helps us respond to suffering with hope, prayer, and Gospel compassion.

Persecution and suffering do not have to destroy faith—they can drive believers into deeper dependence on God. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how faith grows through the Truth of God’s Word, tested trust, and a living relationship with Christ.

The healed leper in Luke 17 shows us what genuine thanksgiving looks like. Dr. Michael Youssef shares four lessons that help believers move from occasional gratitude to a consistent life of worship rooted in the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Ten lepers were healed, but only one returned to thank Jesus. Dr. Michael Youssef shows how genuine gratitude goes beyond receiving God’s blessings—it responds with worship, praise, and a heart fixed on the Giver.

Jesus’ parable of the shrewd manager challenges believers to think eternally about everything God has entrusted to them. Dr. Michael Youssef explains how our time, money, abilities, and spiritual gifts can be invested in the spread of the Gospel with results that will last forever.

Prayer: Lord, I long to live for You because of the freedom and joy You have brought to my life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is ...