Shift Your Life

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An inspiring and practical catalyst to break out of survival mode and walk in the fullness of God’s plan for your life—from the New York Times bestselling author of When God Speaks.

“This book will stir your faith and push you—fearlessly—into the next chapter God has for you. What Heaven starts, hell can’t stop.”—Kimberly Jones-Pothier (Real Talk Kim), author and pastor of Limitless Church

With so much happening in the world, we are carrying more than we ever expected—pressure, responsibilities, unanswered questions, and the weight of discerning what matters most in uncertain times. But there is a revelation to be found right where you are.

Pastor, prophet, and bestselling author Joshua Giles weaves together spiritual and behavioral insights to help you move out of survival mode and into the life God is calling you to live. Discover how to

• identify and break free from survival mode’s gravitational pull
• let go of the past and begin dreaming again about your future
• understand the transitions between your night and day seasons—and receive the promises and blessings in both
• recognize spiritual resistance at pivotal moments and respond with wisdom, authority, and faith
• design your environment to better support your calling

This message is a catalyst to awaken you to the gifts and opportunities around you and build the future God has planned.

Your moment is here. It’s time to shift your life.

Joshua Giles is an apostolic and prophetic voice to the nations. Joshua is the lead pastor of Kingdom Embassy Worship Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a sought-after conference speaker, preacher, teacher, author, and psalmist. He is the founder of The Mantle Network, an apostolic and prophetic ministry that supports five-fold leaders through education, training, and spiritual covering. Joshua is part of the Jabula organization under the leadership of Bishop Tudor Bismark. He also serves faithfully under TSABA International, focusing on family ministry. He has had the privilege to travel to over 35 nations on prophetic assignment and ministering the Gospel. He has frequented Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

“There are moments when God calls you to leave what is comfortable, so you can step into what He’s prepared. Joshua Giles gives language to those moments and helps us recognize when Heaven is calling us to move. This book will stir your faith and push you—fearlessly—into the next chapter God has for you. What Heaven starts, hell can’t stop.”—Kimberly “Real Talk Kim” Jones-Pothier, author and pastor of Limitless Church

“Apostle Giles shows us that even our darkest nights are preparing us for dawn. This book will challenge you to expand your thinking, confront spiritual warfare, and recognize the divine moments God places before you. It is a strong reminder that God always has doors prepared for those who trust Him and keep moving forward. If you are ready to stop merely surviving and begin walking in the fullness of who you are in Christ, this book will help position you for that shift.”—John F. Hannah, pastor, bestselling author of Just Pray, and artist of the #1 inspirational album on Apple Music, The Light Year (Live Prayer Album)

“Joshua Giles’s wisdom and insight as a faith leader, author, and entrepreneur have helped countless individuals chart a course through challenges in communities of faith and in the world. In this engaging and relatable work, he guides you through a step-by-step process for navigating and overcoming obstacles as you shift into divine breakthrough. This timely book will provide support and encouragement for all who are seeking to overcome adversity spiritually and practically.”—Gaius Charles, actor and producer

“Prophet Joshua Giles’s inspiring new book, Shift Your Life, is more than a good read; it’s a Kingdom compass. His unique background in psychology and theology brings us prophetic insight, stirring courage and conviction as we prepare to pursue what matters most. If you’re searching for a shift in your life, you’re holding the key to your new beginning in your hands.”—Sheryl Brady, pastor and author of Don’t Miss the Moment

“Shift Your Life” is a motivational Christian book about moving out of survival mode and into a fuller, more purposeful life. Joshua Giles writes to people who feel worn down by pressure, uncertainty, burnout, and the sense that life is moving too fast to keep up. The main idea of the book is that exhaustion and fear do not have to define a person’s future. Instead, God can help people shift their mindset, their habits, and even the way they see the season they are in. The book presents this shift not as a vague emotional change, but as a practical and spiritual movement toward healing, clarity, and purpose.

At the center of the book is the idea that many people are living reactively rather than intentionally. They are trying to get through the day, manage responsibilities, recover from disappointment, and survive what feels overwhelming. Giles argues that this state can become a trap because it keeps people focused only on what is wrong, what is missing, or what has already failed. He encourages readers to recognize that survival mode may have helped them endure hard seasons, but it is not meant to become their permanent way of living. The book is built around helping readers break that cycle and begin living with more peace, faith, and direction.

Giles combines spiritual teaching with practical insight throughout the book. He does not treat growth as only a matter of prayer or only a matter of discipline. Instead, he connects biblical wisdom with emotional awareness, personal reflection, and the choices people make every day. He discusses how to identify the pressures that keep a person stuck, how to process emotional triggers, and how to respond to setbacks without losing momentum. This makes the book feel both inspirational and hands-on, because it speaks to inner transformation as well as outward action.

A major theme in the book is learning how to release the burden of the past. Giles suggests that many people remain trapped because they are still carrying old failures, disappointments, losses, or false identities. They may have stopped believing in their future because earlier moments did not unfold as expected. The book encourages readers to let go of that weight and begin dreaming again. Rather than seeing the past as proof that change is impossible, he presents it as part of a larger journey in which God can still restore, redirect, and renew a person’s life.

Another important part of the book is its focus on timing and seasons. Giles writes about night seasons and day seasons as spiritual realities that people move through in life. Some seasons are marked by waiting, confusion, and hidden growth. Others bring clarity, fruitfulness, and visible progress. The book teaches that both kinds of seasons matter and that people should learn how to recognize what God is doing in each one. That perspective helps readers avoid discouragement when life feels slow and helps them stay grounded when things begin to open up.

The book also emphasizes spiritual resistance. Giles warns that moments of transition and breakthrough often come with pushback, whether in the form of fear, confusion, distraction, or conflict. He encourages readers not to interpret resistance as a sign that they are on the wrong path. Instead, he suggests that resistance often appears when someone is close to stepping into a new level of purpose. The right response, he argues, is wisdom, authority, and faith rather than panic or retreat.

One of the more practical ideas in the book is the importance of designing an environment that supports purpose. Giles teaches that growth is not only internal. The people around us, the spaces we live in, the rhythms we keep, and the habits we reinforce can either help us thrive or keep us stuck. He urges readers to think carefully about what they allow into their lives and to make intentional changes that support the future they want to build. This gives the book a strong sense of application, because it moves beyond inspiration and into real-life structure.

“Shift Your Life” is a book about awakening. It is meant to help readers see that they are not powerless, forgotten, or too late. The message is that the current season, however difficult, can become a turning point if met with faith, honesty, and action. Giles wants readers to understand that they are equipped for more than survival. They are called to build, grow, heal, and step forward into the life God has already prepared for them.