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 24: The Power of Blessing | Day 24 Leading With God's Heart
Day 24 of Leading with God's Heart explores the profound spiritual force of blessing. Drawing from Proverbs 18:21 ("The tongue has the power of life and death"), Desiree Day reveals how our words carry actual power—not just influence, but the power to bring life or death.
Throughout Scripture, blessing is a deliberate, prophetic act. Isaac blessing Jacob, Jesus blessing children, Paul blessing churches—these weren't casual words but intentional releases of divine potential. In our culture of criticism and comparison, speaking blessing is countercultural and powerful.
As spiritual leaders, we have the opportunity to create atmospheres of blessing where others can flourish. This doesn't mean empty flattery—biblical blessing speaks to what could be while acknowledging what is. It sees potential through the eyes of faith and calls it forth with intentional words.
When you speak blessing over your children, you're shaping identity and calling forth destiny. Over your spouse, you're strengthening marriage and creating thriving atmosphere. Over your team, you're releasing potential and creating culture. Even over yourself, you're agreeing with what God says about you.
The shift action challenges you to intentionally speak or write words of blessing over three people today, being specific about the gifts, character, and potential you see in them. You'll discover that speaking blessing transforms both the recipient and the speaker.
Scripture focus: Proverbs 18:21