The Second Key to a Fulfilling Marriage: Forgiveness

Every marriage faces moments of hurt—some small, some storm-level. What determines whether those moments become distance or deeper unity? Forgiveness. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:21–22, where Christ calls believers to forgive “seventy-seven times”—not as a number to track, but as a lifestyle of grace. Dr. Youssef explains why the world may talk about forgiveness, but only those who know they’ve been forgiven much can extend forgiveness freely—especially in the most personal relationship of all. You’ll learn three practical, biblical ways to cultivate forgiveness in marriage: Attack the insignificant: train your heart to forgive small offenses so you’re prepared for bigger trials, Arrest the incompatible: after choosing forgiveness, take lingering grudges captive before they gain a foothold, Hold fast to your true identity: remember how Christ forgives you again and again—and let that mercy shape how you respond to your spouse. If bitterness has been building, if old wounds keep resurfacing, or if you’re trying to rebuild trust, this devotional will point you back to the only source of lasting freedom: forgiving as the Lord forgave you. 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