The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast
Daily Devotional Podcast based on the Holy Shift Devotionals Book Series, every 30 days is a new theme for getting closer with God, we start the daily Podcast with readings from the First Book in the Series, Leading With God's heart. where we learn to transform ourselves from relying on our strength our justifications, our feelings and open ourselves to Let God lead through us.
Through out the Podcast we will go through each day of each book in the series
Book 1: Leading with God's Heart
The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast
Episode 14: Leading and Shifting Through Suffering | Day 14 Leading With God's Heart
Day 14 of Leading with God's Heart tackles one of the most difficult yet transformative topics: suffering. Drawing from Romans 5:3-4, Desiree Day explores how "suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
This episode challenges our comfort-oriented culture that views suffering as something to avoid at all costs. Instead, it presents the biblical perspective: suffering has purpose. It deepens compassion, clarifies priorities, and connects us to the suffering heart of Jesus.
One of the most powerful truths in this episode: some of your most impactful ministry will flow not from your strengths, but from your scars—the places where God's healing power has met your deepest pain. Whether it's loss, betrayal, health struggles, or relational wounds, God can redeem every tear and use it to bring healing to others.
This episode is tender but necessary, offering hope to anyone who's wondered if their pain was wasted. The shift action guides you to reflect on how God has used (or might use) your suffering to shape your leadership and help others.
Scripture focus: Romans 5:3-4