A profession of faith is only the beginning—Jesus invites you into a daily, growing relationship with Him. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why holy dissatisfaction can ignite a deeper love for Christ.
Many people assume their spiritual journey ends the moment they say, “I believe.” But just as wedding vows begin a marriage—not finish it—so salvation is the starting line of a lifelong, living relationship with Jesus.
In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to the apostle Paul as a striking example: a man with an impressive religious résumé who came to see every achievement as “garbage” compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8–9). Why? Because genuine love for Jesus never settles into complacency. It longs for more.
You’ll hear why spiritual growth often begins with a simple, honest confession:
“Lord, my love for You feels shallow—change me.”
Dr. Youssef reminds us that Jesus longs to:
nourish your mind with Truth,
fill your heart with His love,
lift your imagination to eternal priorities, and
shape your will through surrender to His Spirit.
But it starts with a holy dissatisfaction—an ache that refuses mediocrity and chooses to seek God with the whole heart.
Scripture for today’s devotional:
“But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 4:29).
Press play—and ask God to deepen your hunger for Jesus today.