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
Book 2: Freedom From Offense
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E62: DAY 2 | How I Learned God is WITH Me Right Now | Birthed into Purpose Christmas Day Special
đ MERRY CHRISTMAS! đ
On this Christmas morning, join Desiree Day for a powerful reflection on the TRUE meaning of Christmas: EmmanuelâGod WITH us.
Whether you're surrounded by family or facing loneliness, experiencing joy or wrestling with grief, this Christmas Day episode will remind you of the most important gift: God's presence with YOU, right now, in this very moment.
We're diving into Matthew 1:22-23 and the prophecy of Emmanuelâa name that means "God with us." Not God far away. Not God watching from a distance. God stepping INTO our world, INTO our mess, INTO our reality.
This isn't just about a baby born 2,000 years ago. This is about God choosing to be WITH you todayâin your kitchen, in your joy, in your pain, in your uncertainty.
⨠Today's Transformation: From feeling alone â Recognizing His constant presence ⨠Scripture Focus: Matthew 1:22-23 (KJV & NLT) ⨠Christmas Action: Practice 3 "presence pauses" today to acknowledge Emmanuel
This is Day 2 of "Birthed into Purpose"âa 15-day journey through the birth of Jesus that will transform how you see your own life story.
đ˛ Connect with Desiree:
- Website: holyshiftmedia.com/holyshiftdevotionals
- Instagram: @holyshiftdevotionals
- DM: Where did you experience Emmanuel today?
đŹ Share this Christmas message with someone who needs to know they're not alone!
Merry Christmas! Your story isn't overâit's just getting good. Stay faithful. Stay expectant. Keep shifting.
SHOW NOTES:
CHRISTMAS DAY SHIFT ACTION: Practice 3 "presence pauses" today:
- Morning Pause: Before the day starts, acknowledge: "Emmanuel, You are WITH me right now"
- Afternoon Pause: During Christmas activities, stop and breathe: "God, You are WITH me in this moment"
- Evening Pause: Before sleep, reflect on where you saw evidence of Emmanuel today
THE MEANING OF EMMANUEL:
- Hebrew: עִ×Ö¸Öź× ×Öź×Öľ× (Immanuel)
- Translation: "God with us"
- Not just God FOR us or NEAR us, but WITH us
- Present tense, active presence
- The entire meaning of Christmas in one word
EMMANUEL IN DIFFERENT MOMENTS:
- When you feel abandonedâEmmanuel
- When you feel forgottenâEmmanuel
- When you're surrounded by familyâEmmanuel
- When you're aloneâEmmanuel
- In joyâEmmanuel
- In sorrowâEmmanuel
- In confusionâEmmanuel
- In clarityâEmmanuel
POWERFUL QUOTE: "Christmas isn't just a story we readâit's a reality we live. God didn't stay distant. He came close. He came INTO our world, INTO our mess, INTO our humanity."
FOR THOSE STRUGGLING THIS CHRISTMAS: This episode offers gentle compassion for:
- Those feeling lonely on Christmas
- Those with an empty chair at the table
- Those who don't feel "merry"
- Those for whom Christmas is more painful than joyful
- Anyone who feels God is distant or silent
NEXT EPISODE - DAY 3: "How I Responded When God Interrupted My Plans" - Joseph's story and what to do when God's plan looks nothing like yours (Matthew 1:18-21)
ABOUT THE SERIES: "Birthed into Purpose" is a 15-day journey through Matthew 1-3, discovering how the birth of Jesus transforms your life right now. Perfect for the Christmas season and beyond.
ABOUT THE HOST: Desiree Day is the author of the Holy Shift Devotionals Book Series and Founder of Holy Shift Media LLC. She creates devotionals that help people experience God's presence in everyday moments.