Loving Jesus in Spite of Obstacles: February 19, 2026

If you’re trying to grow closer to Jesus and keep hitting resistance, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In today’s MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef shows why obstacles are part of the journey of faith and how your response to them can either stifle spiritual growth or strengthen it.

You’ll learn the three common blockers that quietly weaken intimacy with Christ:

An inability to accept correction — A teachable heart is a clear sign of maturity. How you respond when a godly believer points out blind spots reveals a lot about your love for Jesus.

An unwillingness to change — Sanctification means continual growth. The moment we stop changing, we step into spiritual danger.

Confusing the journey for the destination — Are you living as a citizen of this world with a passing interest in heaven, or as a citizen of heaven passing through this world? (Philippians 3:20–21)

This episode will help you reframe spiritual resistance, recognize what’s holding you back, and pursue Jesus with renewed focus—right where you are.

Scripture Focus: Colossians 1:9–10

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. 

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