E61: Day 1 | How I Discovered My Name in God's Story | Birthed into Purpose

Send us a textThink you're disqualified from God's story? Think again. In this powerful episode, we're starting a transformative 15-day journey through Matthew 1-3, exploring how the birth of Jesus reveals YOUR place in God's story.Day 1 dives into the genealogy of Jesus—yes, the genealogy!—and uncovers why Matthew intentionally included prostitutes, foreigners, adulterers, and failures in the lineage of the Messiah. If God included THEM, He's definitely including YOU.Join Desiree Day, author of the Holy Shift Devotionals Book Series, as she guides you from spectator to participant in the greatest story ever told. You'll discover your spiritual genealogy and realize: your past doesn't disqualify you—it positions you.🎄 SPECIAL: Tomorrow is our CHRISTMAS DAY episode! Join us for a beautiful Emmanuel devotional perfect for Christmas morning. You won't want to miss it!📲 Connect with Desiree:Website: holyshiftmedia.comInstagram: @holyshiftdevotionalsDM your story—Desiree reads every message!💬 Leave a comment or review to help others find this shift!Your story isn't over—it's just getting good. Stay faithful. Stay expectant. Keep shifting.SHOW NOTES:EPISODE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Day 1 of our 15-day series: "Birthed into Purpose." We're exploring Matthew 1-3 and the birth of Jesus with a fresh perspective that will transform how you see your own journey with God.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Matthew 1:1-17 (NLT & KJV) - The Genealogy of JesusKEY TAKEAWAYS:God intentionally includes unlikely people in His story—Rahab (prostitute), Ruth (foreigner), Bathsheba (adultery), and moreYour past doesn't disqualify you from God's purposes; His grace positions youYou're not outside the story looking in—you're IN itYour spiritual lineage matters—honor those who came before youNAMES MENTIONED IN JESUS' GENEALOGY:Tamar - posed as prostitute for justiceRahab - prostitute who hid Israelite spiesRuth - Moabite foreigner and outsiderBathsheba - connected to adultery and murderEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [2:30] What we're looking for in the genealogy [5:00] The transformation: from disqualified to included [8:30] Today's shift action: write your spiritual genealogy [10:30] Closing prayer🎄 TOMORROW'S CHRISTMAS DAY SPECIAL: Don't miss Day 2—a beautiful Christmas morning devotional about Emmanuel (God WITH us). Perfect for starting your Christmas Day with peace and perspective. Whether you're surrounded by family or feeling alone, this episode will remind you: you are NOT alone.NEXT EPISODE - DAY 2 (CHRISTMAS DAY): "How I Learned God is WITH Me Right Now" - Emmanuel: Christmas Day Special (Matthew 1:22-23) 🎄RESOURCES:Holy Shift Devotionals Book Series: holyshiftmedia.com/holyshiftdevotionalsFollow on Instagram: @holyshiftdevotionalsDM Desiree with your story or what you're looking for in your journey with GodABOUT THE HOST: Desiree Day is the author of the Holy Shift Devotionals Book Series and Founder of Holy Shift Media LLC. She's passionate about helping people shift from spectators to active participants in God's story.EPISODE LENGTH: 13 minutesSERIES OVERVIEW WEEK 1: AWAKENING - You're IN the StoryDay 1: How I Discovered My Name in God's Story (Matt 1:1-17)Day 2: 🎄 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - How I Learned God is WITH Me Right Now (Matt 1:22-23)Day 3: How I Responded When God Interrupted My Plans (Matt 1:18-21)Day 4: How I Turned Small Obedience Into Big Impact (Matt 1:24-25)Day 5: How I Moved From Waiting to Seeking