Preparing Your Kids for Trials

Before David ever faced Goliath, he faced lions and bears in the lonely places—guarding sheep, practicing with a sling, and learning to rely on the Lord. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks 1 Samuel 17:32–37 to reveal a powerful principle: public courage is formed in private faithfulness. Then Dr. Youssef turns the spotlight on us. God calls parents, grandparents, and spiritual mentors to help prepare the next generation for the trials ahead—not by shielding them from reality, but by pointing them to God’s promises and modeling what trust looks like when life is hard. In this devotional, you’ll hear three practical ways to strengthen your children’s faith: Share your trials appropriately so they learn to expect difficulty and develop perseverance, Bring Scripture to life during hard seasons by reading God’s Word and highlighting His faithfulness, Lift their eyes to eternity—because our ultimate hope is anchored in Christ and God’s promise to wipe away every tear (Revelation 21:4). If you want your children to face the “giants” of their generation with steady confidence, this episode will encourage you to let them see how you trust God today—so they’ll know where to run tomorrow. Prayer: Father, as I model trust in You with real-life challenges, may the faith of the next generation be strengthened. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds” (Psalm 71:17). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon series Preparing the Next Generation: LISTEN NOW 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