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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 3 MIN

Examining What’s in Your Heart

from MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way · host Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef

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.  Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. 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 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

When evil seems to thrive, it’s tempting to question God—but Scripture calls us to examine our own hearts first. Dr. Michael Youssef shows how Habakkuk’s crisis became a catalyst for humility, repentance, and joy in God even when circumstances stayed bleak.

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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...

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