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THE 5-YEAR PREPARATION
What if the breakthrough you're praying for requires preparation you're not willing to do? What if God's been working behind the scenes for YEARS positioning you for something you can't even see yet?
In today's powerful episode closing out Week 2, Desiree shares a story she's never told before: the 5-year journey to buy her first home.
Five years ago, they started receiving shares from their company. Instead of using them, they made a 5-YEAR PLAN to cash them out for a house down payment.
Here's the thing: at this time, Desiree was one foot in and one foot out with God. She wasn't consciously bringing God into this decision. She wasn't praying about it. But NOW she sees - God was FAITHFUL even when she wasn't fully committed. He was positioning her, training her, preparing her.
Over those 5 years, the shares accumulated out of sight and out of mind. They just kept stacking. And during that time, God was working on Desiree - teaching her to "take care of what you already have in order for God to make room for what's next." Bit by bit, she cleared things off her plate.
They started searching for a home in Las Vegas where they were based. Nothing matched their vision. As a joke, they looked in Branson, Missouri. And THERE it was - everything they'd envisioned.
Now Desiree's husband returned to his hometown bringing the family he'd created. And God put Desiree in the most peaceful place she's ever been - positioned exactly where she needs to be to do the work God's called her to do.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- The power of Exodus 19:10-11 - God says "be ready" BEFORE He shows up
- Desiree's 5-year journey from credit score below 600 to homeownership
- How God was faithful even when she was one foot in/one foot out
- The principle: "Take care of what you have so God can make room for what's next"
- Why faithful preparation over YEARS positions you for breakthrough
- How God works behind the scenes even when you're not consciously bringing Him in
- The unexpected move to Branson, Missouri and God's bigger plan
- Why the preparation ISN'T separate from the blessing - it's the process TO the blessing
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
Exodus 19:10-11 - "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes and be ready by the third day, because on that day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people."
YOUR HOLY SHIFT ACTION FOR TODAY:
Ask God: "What long-term preparation are You calling me to?" Make an actual PLAN with a timeline. Stick with it even when you don't see immediate results. Trust God is working behind the scenes, positioning you for breakthrough.
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
"Chaos to Clarity: Hearing God When Life is Loud" helps Christian women hear God clearly in chaos and immediately obey.
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00:00 Welcome + Day 14 Theme: Faithful Preparation for Breakthrough
01:41 Scripture Anchor (Exodus 19): “Be Ready by the Third Day”02:56 My Starting Point: Low Credit, Big Dream, and Unclear Direction
03:41 The 5-Year Plan: Stacking Shares, Building Discipline, God Working Quietly
05:10 Stewardship Shift: Clear Your Plate to Make Room for What’s Next
05:39 The Door Opens: House Hunting, Leaving Vegas, and Finding Branson Peace
07:04 Where Is God Preparing You? Long-Game Questions & Real-Life Examples
08:44 Core Principle: Preparation Is Obedience (and God Prepares You to Steward)
11:45 Holy Shift Action Steps: Ask, Plan, and Stick With It
12:54 Prayer for Endurance, Discipline, and Trust in the Process
14:23 Closing: Tomorrow’s Topic + Share, Connect, and Stay Faithful