Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 29 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

YOUR TESTIMONY IN PROGRESS

Today's permission-giving episode reveals why you don't have to wait until you're "done" to help someone else.

When Desiree wrote the first devotional, she was only WEEKS into truly discovering the walk. After 7 years one foot in/one foot out, she finally brought it ALL to God when she was lonely despite having love everywhere. Bit by bit, she surrendered every part.

She didn't know it would lead to publishing business or podcast. Didn't feel qualified. But felt God WITH her - more confident than ever even while still in worldly ways.

What changed: Didn't matter what others thought. Only had to answer to God. Took pressure off how to be around people - just follow Jesus' example.

But imposter syndrome: "I'm not a pastor, not a career publisher/writer." Thought she needed to wait for more biblical knowledge, learning from elders, staying calm when challenges came.

If she'd waited? Still waiting for someone to love her the way God is meant to. Still a victim. Probably still smoking weed.

STARTING THE PODCAST: Didn't have all series written. Still learning podcasting, creating good audio. Still couldn't tell you book/chapter/verse from memory.

HELPING MINISTRIES: Met with them, showed her work, said upfront "I'll still be figuring everything out." They trusted because she was honest.

DANIEL FAST: Told listeners "We're doing this for the first time together." Didn't know if she could stick to meal plan or get up early. If she'd done 5 fasts first: understanding and fellowship would be lost, not relatable for first-timers.

WHO WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN HELPED: Her pastor. The friend whose life was saved. People God put in her path to test jump time.

THE REALITY: She's STILL in her first year of lifestyle with God. Recording this podcast in her first year. Not done. Not fully transformed. Not an expert. In process. Helping people WHILE in process.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My power is made perfect in weakness"

• Why Desiree started weeks (not years) into the walk

• How being upfront about "still figuring it out" builds trust

• Why relatability matters more than expertise

• What she'd still be waiting for if she hadn't started

• How transformation came THROUGH starting, not before

• The principle: God uses your process, not just your perfection

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION: Ask God what you've been waiting to be "ready" for. Ask what you're waiting for to feel qualified. Cross it out. Write: "God's power is made perfect in my weakness." START today.

CONNECT: Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 29 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

YOUR TESTIMONY IN PROGRESS

Today's permission-giving episode reveals why you don't have to wait until you're "done" to help someone else.

When Desiree wrote the first devotional, she was only WEEKS into truly discovering the walk. After 7 years one foot in/one foot out, she finally brought it ALL to God when she was lonely despite having love everywhere. Bit by bit, she surrendered every part.

She didn't know it would lead to publishing business or podcast. Didn't feel qualified. But felt God WITH her - more confident than ever even while still in worldly ways.

What changed: Didn't matter what others thought. Only had to answer to God. Took pressure off how to be around people - just follow Jesus' example.

But imposter syndrome: "I'm not a pastor, not a career publisher/writer." Thought she needed to wait for more biblical knowledge, learning from elders, staying calm when challenges came.

If she'd waited? Still waiting for someone to love her the way God is meant to. Still a victim. Probably still smoking weed.

STARTING THE PODCAST: Didn't have all series written. Still learning podcasting, creating good audio. Still couldn't tell you book/chapter/verse from memory.

HELPING MINISTRIES: Met with them, showed her work, said upfront "I'll still be figuring everything out." They trusted because she was honest.

DANIEL FAST: Told listeners "We're doing this for the first time together." Didn't know if she could stick to meal plan or get up early. If she'd done 5 fasts first: understanding and fellowship would be lost, not relatable for first-timers.

WHO WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN HELPED: Her pastor. The friend whose life was saved. People God put in her path to test jump time.

THE REALITY: She's STILL in her first year of lifestyle with God. Recording this podcast in her first year. Not done. Not fully transformed. Not an expert. In process. Helping people WHILE in process.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My power is made perfect in weakness"

• Why Desiree started weeks (not years) into the walk

• How being upfront about "still figuring it out" builds trust

• Why relatability matters more than expertise

• What she'd still be waiting for if she hadn't started

• How transformation came THROUGH starting, not before

• The principle: God uses your process, not just your perfection

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION: Ask God what you've been waiting to be "ready" for. Ask what you're waiting for to feel qualified. Cross it out. Write: "God's power is made perfect in my weakness." START today.

CONNECT: Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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THE COURAGE TO SHARE YOUR STORY

Today's vulnerable episode tackles the gap between knowing God called you to help people and actually opening your mouth to share your story.

THE FEARS:

Desiree was afraid people would stop listening - that they'd dodge her like when she did network marketing for health supplements. Afraid she didn't know all the scripture in the Bible - what if someone challenged her on "how Christian" she was? At the time she wouldn't have thought of people bringing up her old ways to judge her, but recently she's seen others do exactly that.

For a long time she shared that "God transformed me" - but never fully shared her actual struggles. There are still parts she's leaving in the past that she hasn't shared yet. But being open about smoking weed throughout this series? That's new.

THE DECISION:

Just recently she decided to start talking about her journey with weed publicly. She knows others it could help. But she didn't want to talk about it before for professional reasons. Now that she's self-employed, she feels freedom to share more personal experiences.

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED:

People might silently judge but not to her face - she prays for them. People who aren't on board kind of faded away. Nothing big or reactive happened. As she spoke more about her testimony, people of God got closer. Her women's group and even her grandma always knew about it anyway.

WHAT GAVE HER COURAGE:

The prompting from God. The undeniable transformations she witnessed - she was so amazed she had to share them. She's a person who loves to help people. Helping people learn about God more was a no-brainer.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• 2 Timothy 1:7 - "The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid"

• What she was afraid of vs. what actually happened

• Why people of God got closer while others faded away

• How being self-employed removed the professional barrier

• Why your testimony doesn't need defending - God's transformation speaks for itself

• The principle: Your fear of judgment is keeping someone in the chaos you just got out of

• Why the breakthrough is too good to keep quiet

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:2 Timothy 1:7 - "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION:Ask God what part of your testimony you've been keeping quiet because of fear. Then ask who needs to hear it. Share it with one person today.

CONNECT:Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 26 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

HOW DO YOU KEEP THE BREAKTHROUGH?

Today's practical episode answers the question everyone asks after transformation: How do I maintain this? How do I not slip back into chaos?

Desiree shares the daily practices that keep her centered in God - and what happens when she skips them.

DAILY PRACTICES THAT MAINTAIN BREAKTHROUGH:

Opening the Bible every day - Not just when struggling. Every single day. Jesus Calling devotional in the morning. YouVersion Bible app with daily scripture notifications at scheduled times. When confused about a situation, she closes her eyes, scrolls, lands on something, reads it - the answer is usually right there.

Christian music instead of secular - Might seem small, but what goes in your ears throughout the day shapes what comes out of your mouth and runs through your mind. In the car: worship. While working: Christian music. Keeps thoughts aligned with God instead of the world.

Business centered around God - Her work IS ministry. Devotionals, podcast, helping ministries turn sermons into books. Faith isn't separate from business - it's integrated into everything. Keeps her in active faith all day, not just personal quiet time.

Checking words, not cursing - Even when mad and mean thoughts come, even when muttering under her breath - catches herself, switches to praying for them and for her, repents. Words matter. They reveal what's in the heart.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SHE SKIPS THESE:

Totally easy to slip back into worldly ways. Around someone who curses? Curse words slip back in. Almost a huge lift to resist when hasn't been practicing daily. Skip the Bible, worship, prayer? Not bringing God into situations anymore. Chaos creeps back in.

The breakthrough doesn't disappear overnight - it fades slowly, day by day, when you're not maintaining it.

Daily consistency matters more than intensity. Don't need 3-hour prayer once a month. Need 15 minutes with God every single day.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Joshua 1:8 - "Keep this Book always on your lips; meditate on it day and night"

• Why daily consistency maintains breakthrough (not intensity, not perfection)

• The actual daily practices Desiree uses

• How YouVersion notifications keep you in the word

• Why what goes in your ears shapes what comes out of your mouth

• What happens when you skip the practices - chaos creeps back in

• The principle: Breakthrough doesn't maintain itself. You have to practice daily to keep it.

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Joshua 1:8 - "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION:Pick ONE daily practice to commit to starting tomorrow. Just one. Do it every day for the next week. Notice how that one consistent practice keeps you more centered than a random intense moment once a month.

CONNECT:Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 25 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

THE FULL ARC: FROM CHAOS TO CLARITY TO CALLING

Today's powerful episode reveals the complete progression - where Desiree was, how God brought her up the stairway, and where she is now as a fisher of men.

WHERE SHE WAS: Before going all in with God, before fully surrendering - exhausted, frustrated, running in victim mode. Feeling hurt by people who just had their own things going on. Relying on happiness from others, constantly disappointed. Gave all of herself to everyone in worldly terms but wasn't tapped into God filling her cup. Trying to find strength herself, constantly ran out. At wit's end 90% of the time. Even washing dishes or driving to church felt exhausting to think about.

THE CLIMB: Started implementing prayer daily. Jesus Calling devotional every morning. Letter to God in journal every night. Each practice its own baby step. God brought her up the stairway inch by inch. As she became more faithful, God moved in bigger ways. Even in worldly ways, these two actions helped God clear her plate. He showed her fellowship with moms, brought her to His word, she sought and knocked. Became grateful. Wrote the devotional. Shared at conference May 2025 - women testified how it helped. Pastor saw it, asked for sermon, published his book. God kept showing what wasn't serving her.

WHERE SHE IS NOW: Most unknown time of her life, doesn't know how things will work out. But centered in the Lord, not worried. God gave her the podcast to reach people in whatever season. People she's known for years reaching out about her faith - they want this kind of love too. God trusted her to start discipling people.

One friend: "After you started openly talking about faith, it brought me back to church."

Another friend: "The night you called was the night I planned to end my life. I've made a huge transformation since."

The chaos she survived helps others find clarity. Never regretted things from before - saw as learning lessons. Now sees them as testimony to help others find God.

God didn't just rescue her. He rescued her so she could help rescue others.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Matthew 4:19 - "I will send you out to fish for people"

• The full arc from exhaustion/victim mode to discipling others

• How baby steps up the stairway positioned her for the calling

• Why your breakthrough was never just for you

• The friend who came back to church because of her testimony

• The friend whose life was saved by a phone call

• How your mess is your message, your chaos is clarity for others

• Why God rescues you FROM something so He can send you TO someone

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 4:19 - "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION: Ask God: "Who are You sending me to fish for?" A name will come. Reach out TODAY. Share your story authentically. That's fishing for people.

CONNECT: Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 24 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRIVING AND SURRENDERING

Today's episode reveals what happens when you stop trying to figure everything out alone and start listening for God's instruction while you do the work.

After becoming a mother, Desiree's relationship with her work changed. For 7 years she'd been passionate about the company she helped build. But now? She didn't feel as dedicated. Yet she had a baby - she needed to provide.

So she asked God: "Which direction should I go? I have so much history here. But is this where I'm supposed to move into now?"

She kept working while waiting for the answer. But the work that used to excite her felt like a foreign language she couldn't comprehend anymore. Like amnesia. She used to speak it fluently - with passion, focus, momentum. Now she could barely keep up. The team noticed but gave her space.

Then she started writing the devotional book. Got excited. Built momentum. Had drive. She realized: I still have this in me. But God was redirecting it, calling her to true surrender - trust Him to leave everything for the unknown.

For the last 6 months there, she made a huge shift. Presented a complete role change to leadership: "Let me write books for you based on your content."

But first she asked God: "Is this okay?" Felt peace. He was okay with it.

She sees why now - her first book pitch with people who trusted and respected her. God training her in a safe environment.

They set up a trial period. That period became the bridge - sustained her financially through the move to Missouri, gave her time to find peace, positioned her to let go when it ended.

When it ended, they went their own ways with mutual gratitude and blessings. God had cleared out all the old ways not meant for her new chapter.

She didn't hustle any of it. Full surrender - inch by inch, day by day. Because she leaned into God and trusted His plan, she's taken care of.

DISCLAIMER: This doesn't mean she did nothing. This was a lot of lift. Presenting, negotiating, executing. But she didn't try to figure it out alone - she listened for God's instruction and moved in His timing.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God"

• The difference: Striving (figuring it out alone) vs. Surrendering (listening for God's instruction)

• How work felt like a foreign language after becoming a mother

• Asking God before presenting the role change

• The trial period as God's bridge through transition

• Why surrender doesn't mean do nothing - it means do the work while listening for God's instruction and moving in His timing

• Striving creates exhaustion; surrendering creates peace

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION: Ask God about your transition: "Is this the direction You want me to go?" Listen for peace or redirection. Then do the work - but listening for His instruction, moving in His timing. That's surrender.

CONNECT: Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 23 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

RECOGNIZING PROVISION IN UNEXPECTED PLACES

Today's vulnerable episode tackles what happens when God doesn't show up the way you expected - and how to recognize He's been there all along.

Desiree used to hold onto her own plans. How she expected things to go. How she thought God should show up. And God has gently helped her let go of that pressure and trust what He's given instead.

She shares four powerful stories of unexpected provision:

The Casino: She thought God blessed her with $5 for a jackpot. Got emotional planning what she'd do for God with the winnings. Got to the casino - the machine she'd played for 10+ years was GONE. God removed it. His provision wasn't the jackpot - it was removal. The $5 went to the homeless man. The $542 came without gambling.

Her Mom's Death: She hoped for a miracle - that her mom would choose to end hospice and keep living. Hoped that by going, her mom would be able to talk. Hoped she'd still be here today. But when she got there, her mom couldn't speak. October 31, 2023, she passed. God didn't extend life - He took her home. His provision was mercy and peace, not the miracle she wanted.

Her Son's Birth: She hoped that through the birth, it would show her husband that God exists. That this would be THE moment everything changed. But that's not what happened. God had a different timeline for her husband's journey. She had to let go of expecting THIS moment to be THE moment.

Quitting Weed: One of the last things she hadn't fully surrendered to God. She expected it to be gentle once she decided. Instead, God tested her HARD for months. Brutal refining. He was showing up - but it wasn't nice. Pressing on the area she hadn't fully surrendered until she did.

The Best Unexpected Provision: God speaks her exact thoughts and words back through people who have no way of knowing. She writes something or says it on the podcast - then her pastor preaches it in his sermon. Same phrases, same concepts, sometimes exact same words. That's when she KNOWS: she's on God's path.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Isaiah 55:8-9 - "My ways are higher than your ways"

• Why God doesn't show up the way you expect - He shows up the way He knows is best

• How provision sometimes looks like removal, loss, testing, or delayed transformation

• The power of prophetic confirmation through unexpected voices

• Why pastor preaching what you just wrote = God confirming your path

• How to stop being disappointed and start recognizing unexpected provision

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways... As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION: Think about where you're disappointed God didn't show up as expected. Ask: "How did You ACTUALLY show up?" Write it down. Thank Him for what you needed, not what you wanted.

CONNECT: Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

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Hey there Beautiful Souls! Welcome to Day 22 of "Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" - a 30-day transformational journey on The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast with Desiree Day.

WEEK 4 BEGINS: YOUR 100-FOLD TESTIMONY

Today kicks off the final week with the FULL story Desiree has been referencing throughout the series. This is the complete 100-fold return testimony in three parts.

Part 1 - From Worry to Action: Desiree was worried about finances. Her new salary would be HALF what she'd been making. Instead of spiraling in worry, she took action - set up her budget for the rest of 2025, did the math, made the plan. She became relieved: they could take care of all they needed. She praised God. And because she was obedient - took action instead of being consumed in worry - God provided one more check with her old salary. A bonus she wasn't expecting.

Part 2 - The $5 to $542: That weekend she wasn't feeling well. Laid down. Read in devotional: "Do it anyway through the pain. Take action." So she started packing closets. Found 5 single dollar bills. Thought God blessed her for casino jackpot. Got to casino - machine she'd played 10+ years was GONE. God removed it. Put $5 in car, forgot about them. Two weeks later: homeless man on side of road. She judged him. God said "GIVE ALL 5 DOLLARS." She obeyed. Two days later: $542 check from doctor - overpayment from almost 2 years prior she had no idea about.

Part 3 - The $10 to $500+: Ten days later: $10 bill in her bag she'd been carrying. Saw two young girls walking - teenager and 5-year-old. God said "Give them the $10." Didn't know who they were or what they needed. Pulled over, gave it: "I don't know why but God told me to give this to you." Older sister almost cried: "God bless you." Two days later: Check over $500 from lawsuit she had NO idea was happening or that she was part of.

God provided every time she obeyed. The real reward? Seeing God moving WITH her and IN her. Knowing she's held in His heart and hands. The money confirmed it, but the relationship is the treasure.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Mark 10:29-30 - "Will FAIL to receive 100 times as much" (WILL not might)

• The three-part progression: Worry → Action → Provision

• Why obedience comes BEFORE provision, not after

• The $15 given, $1,000+ received pattern

• Why the real 100-fold return isn't the money - it's experiencing God's presence

• How provision confirms God is WITH you, FOR you, taking care of you

• Why 100-fold return is relational, not transactional

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:29-30 - "No one who has left... for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age."

YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION: Ask God what worry you're consumed in that He wants turned into action. Take action instead of spiraling. Obey what He's telling you to give/do. Watch for 100-fold return over the next week.

CONNECT: Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals | Facebook/Pinterest: @HolyShiftMedia | Website: holyshiftmedia.com

Stay Faithful, Stay Expectant, and Keep Shifting.

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