A Giving Heart

True praise does more than sing—it surrenders. In this message from Empowered by Praise, Dr. Michael Youssef declares that praise becomes powerful when it is joined with sacrificial giving. Drawing from Psalm 103 and 1 Chronicles 29, Dr. Youssef points to King David, who did not merely worship with words. He gave generously from his own fortune to build the Temple, proving his gratitude, loyalty, and devotion to the Lord. This episode calls believers to: Repent of hollow praise and self-centeredness, Worship God with both lips and lives, Give joyfully and sacrificially, See Biblical giving as eternal sowing, not loss, Use generosity as a witness that exalts Jesus Christ. When praise and giving come together, the Church becomes a powerful witness—and the lost see Christ glorified through surrendered lives. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 29:1–17 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur 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.comIf 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