Call on Me (Part 1)

In this opening message of the Call on Me series, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims that true hope comes only through persistent, intimate prayer to the Living God. Drawing from Romans 12:12, he warns against the shallow view of prayer as a means to manipulate God and instead calls believers to a life of ongoing surrender. In a world spiraling into despair, Christians must reject bitterness and stand firm in the hope of Christ. Hope is not positive thinking—it is rooted in knowing who you are in Christ and whose you are. When we persist in prayer, we open the door to joy, strength, and unwavering hope, even in the darkest hour.