In this powerful 15-part series, The Secrets of Positive Living, Dr. Michael Youssef draws from the uncompromising truth of 2 Corinthians to reveal the Biblical foundation for lasting joy and victory. Unlike the hollow promises of positive thinking, this series proclaims the true source of strength: Christ in us. From forgiveness to spiritual warfare, generosity to godly sorrow, Dr. Youssef exposes the lies of modern culture and calls believers to repent, obey, and stand firm in the Truth. Through the Apostle Paul’s sufferings and triumphs, we discover that positive living is not self-made—it is Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered, and anchored in the inerrant Word of God.

In Part 14 of The Secrets of Positive Living, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals that true power is found not in human strength but in surrender to God’s grace. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 12, he explains the difference between life’s common trials and the deep, persistent “thorn in the flesh” that God sometimes permits to humble His children and protect them from pride. The Apostle Paul’s weakness became the doorway to God’s power—and so it must be for us. When we stop demanding answers and start submitting to Christ, our scars become stars that shine with His glory. This message calls believers to repentance, to reject self-pity, and to embrace the strength of the risen Christ.