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 20: The Ministry of Presence | Day 20 Leading With God's Heart
Day 20 of Leading with God's Heart explores one of the most undervalued but powerful forms of leadership: the ministry of presence. Drawing from Romans 12:15 ("Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn"), Desiree Day reveals how simply being with others can be more healing than any advice or solution.
We live in a solution-focused culture that wants to fix problems, offer advice, and share insights. But Jesus modeled something different. He wept with Mary and Martha at Lazarus's tomb even though He knew He was about to raise Lazarus. He sat with outcasts. He touched the untouchable. Before offering solutions, He offered Himself.
As women in leadership, we often feel pressure to have all the answers. But sometimes—often—the most powerful leadership is simply showing up, entering into another's joy or pain without agenda, and reflecting God's attentive presence. Being is sometimes more important than doing. Presence can be more healing than prescriptions.
The shift action guides you to practice giving someone your full, undivided attention today—no phone, no distractions, just presence. You'll discover how this simple practice transforms both them and you. This episode will free you from the pressure to always fix and empower you to simply be.
Scripture focus: Romans 12:15