What would make someone sweep the whole house, light a lamp, and search relentlessly for a single missing coin?

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores Jesus’ parable in Luke 15:8–10 and reveals a detail many miss: in Jesus’ day, a woman’s ten-coin headdress (a semdi) signified her engagement—so losing one coin wasn’t minor inconvenience, but a public heartbreak and deep shame. That intensity, Jesus says, pictures how precious you are to God and how far He will go to seek the lost.

But there’s a sobering twist: unlike the lost sheep, the lost coin is missing at home. Dr. Youssef warns that church attendance, Bible studies, and religious familiarity cannot save anyone. Without Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, a person can be just as lost sitting in a pew as someone far from church.

Jesus ends with joy: heaven celebrates one sinner who repents. If you’ve assumed proximity to Christian things equals salvation, this devotional invites you to respond to Christ personally—and be part of the celebration.

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your sacrifice to save me. May I not lose sight of You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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What happens when good gifts—money, success, stability—quietly become your trust?

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef draws from two of Jesus’ most sobering teachings about wealth. First, the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10: a man who wanted to follow Jesus, yet couldn’t release his grip on riches. Jesus offered him treasure in heaven, true security, and salvation—but his possessions held his heart so tightly that he walked away sorrowful.

Then Dr. Youssef turns to Jesus’ parable in Luke 12 of the rich landowner who expanded his barns and planned for a comfortable future—yet failed to plan for eternity. In a single night, everything changed, exposing the danger of living as though this life is all there is.

This devotional is a timely reminder that the only refuge that stands in every storm is Jesus Christ. Markets rise and fall. Economies shift. Peace and turmoil come and go. But those who run to Christ are secure—life or death—because in Him, you already have everything you need.

Prayer: Father, help me to press on in this life with whatever circumstances You have deemed for my good—whether riches or want—remembering the hope of glory that is mine today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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In many parts of the world, following Jesus can cost believers their freedom—or even their lives. Yet in those very places, people are turning to Christ in extraordinary numbers. Why? Because when everything else collapses, only one refuge holds.

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef anchors your heart in Proverbs 18:10: “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” He unpacks what it means to take shelter in the name of the Lord—not as a religious phrase, but as real security in real storms.

Dr. Youssef then walks through the rich names of God in Scripture—names that reveal His covenant faithfulness, His provision, His healing, His peace, His righteousness, and His shepherding care. Everything you need is found in who God is. And in the New Testament, that refuge becomes unmistakably personal: Jesus is our Rock—the only safe hiding place when fear rises and circumstances grow bleak.

If you’ve been tempted to trust flimsy “walls” like money, influence, or connections, this devotional calls you to the only defense that never fails: the name of Jesus—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—triple-locked protection for all who are in Christ.

Prayer: Lord, I know I can run to You and find shelter and hope that does not disappoint. Help me to trust You as circumstances around me grow bleak. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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Have you ever wanted to pray like Habakkuk: “God, why is evil winning?” In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that grim times aren’t only a reason to ask God for answers—they’re an invitation to ask deeper questions of ourselves: What is God teaching me? Do I need to repent? Do I need to grow in faith?

Dr. Youssef walks through Habakkuk’s transformation—from pleading for revival and remembering God’s mighty deeds, to realizing that true revival begins with humility. God’s people needed awakening, but before restoration could come, hearts had to be humbled. The real problem wasn’t God’s absence—it was the spiritual condition of His people.

You’ll be challenged to shift your prayers from entitlement to worship, from “Fix my problems” to “Glorify Your name.” Because God responds to humility, not demands—and He loves us too much to let comfort become our highest goal.

The episode ends with Habakkuk’s powerful declaration of trust: even when there’s no visible sign of blessing, the faithful can still rejoice in the Lord.

Prayer: God, forgive me for seeking my own comfort above praise for Your name. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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What do you do when you pray—and nothing seems to change?

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through the prophet Habakkuk’s struggle with unanswered prayer and unexpected answers. Instead of letting disappointment harden his heart, Habakkuk turned delay into discipleship—using the agony of waiting to grow in trust, strengthen faith, and align his will with God’s.

Dr. Youssef explains that God was going to answer Habakkuk—just not how or when the prophet expected. Revival would come, but first God would bring judgment to awaken a people who had ignored His warnings for generations. Even then, the Lord preserved a faithful remnant and anchored them with an unshakable promise: no matter how dark the times become, God remains in control of history and watches over His people.

Tucked inside Habakkuk is a line that later shaped Paul’s teaching on salvation and ignited the Reformation: “the righteous person will live by his faithfulness” (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17). This devotional calls you to that same steady obedience—remaining faithful whether God says yes, no, or not yet.

Prayer: Father, thank You that You are near even when Your answer is no or not yet. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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What if the very thing you’ve begged God to remove is the tool He’s using to bless you?

In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the mystery of Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”—a lingering burden Paul pleaded with God to take away (2 Corinthians 12:7–9). While Paul could confidently say he counted everything as loss compared to knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8), he still carried a private pain God chose not to remove.

Why? Dr. Youssef explains that God’s grace shines brightest through weakness—not self-sufficiency. Paul recognized his thorn kept him humble, dependent, and focused, making his life and message authentic under scrutiny. Even more, Paul’s obedience remained unconditional. Knowing suffering awaited him, he still pressed forward to fulfill God’s call, declaring his single aim: to finish the race and testify to the Gospel of grace (Acts 20:24).

This devotional will encourage you to:

• stop interpreting weakness as disqualification,
• view your “thorn” through the lens of God’s purpose and grace, and
• trust that God uses physical and emotional pressures to draw you nearer and prepare you for His work.

This episode closes with a short prayer.
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Have you ever felt stuck in a pattern you can’t break—like worry keeps winning, anger keeps resurfacing, or temptation keeps circling back? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that many Christians, without realizing it, have allowed Satan to establish strongholds—spiritual fortresses designed to block prayer, cloud discernment, and keep you from living out God’s will.

Dr. Youssef identifies a key root issue: carnality—when the old sinful nature dominates the new nature Christ has given you. Left unchecked, carnality builds power bases of self-centeredness that weaken your spiritual life from the inside out.

But there is hope—and a weapon God has already placed in your hands: prayer. Drawing from Paul’s words, Dr. Youssef reminds believers that we don’t fight with worldly tools. In Christ, we’ve been given supernatural, God-powered weapons that can tear down the enemy’s dark fortresses—whether they show up as obsessive fear, controlling anxiety, bitterness, hate, lust, or simmering rage.

If you’re ready to stop managing strongholds and start demolishing them, this devotional will point you to the Father’s unconditional love, your secure identity in Christ, and the spiritual authority God gives to overcome.

Prayer: Father, thank You that nothing can snatch me out of Your hands. I am Yours forever. Armed with this assurance, help me to break down Satan’s strongholds in my life as I surrender to Your Holy Spirit. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Have you ever looked at the rubble of your own life and wondered, How could God ever use me?

In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds you that spiritual transformation doesn’t come from striving harder—it comes through God’s grace. While we often fixate on what we are right now, God sees what we can become in Christ.

Dr. Youssef points to the apostle Paul, who endured trials, opposition, and a persistent “thorn” that kept him dependent on the Lord. Instead of hiding his weakness, Paul learned to delight in it—because it became the very place where Christ’s strength was most clearly displayed: “For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10).

If you’re facing hardship, feeling stretched thin, or hanging on by a thread, this devotional will encourage you to:

• stop measuring your future by your present weakness,
• humble yourself before God and trust His purposes, and
• thank Him in advance for what He can accomplish through your struggle.

Prayer: Lord, as I face difficulty in my life, give me the strength to continue by Your grace. I know You will accomplish Your will for my life even through my weaknesses as I trust in You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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