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Shift Your Life: Let Go of Survival Mode, Seize Your Moment, and Build the Future You Were Created For
An inspiring and practical catalyst to break out of survival mindset and walk in the fullness of God’s plan for your life—from the
New York Times
bestselling author of
When God Speaks
.
What with all the chaos in and around us, it’s no wonder we feel stuck, confused, and worried our purpose has slipped us by. But there’s a revelation to be had right where you The burdens and burnout you feel right now are unlikely guides to your God-given purpose.
Pastor, prophet, and bestselling author Joshua Giles weaves spiritual and behavioral insights to help you release the pressures on yourself, step out of the survival mindset, and give your soul the healing and freedom it needs to be all God has made you to be. Drawing from his personal story and training in psychology and business, Giles offers a holistic perspective on biblical teachings to help
Identify and break free of survival mode’s gravitational pull Recognize and process triggers Bounce back after failures and missed moments with agility and wisdom Discover the seven biblical strategies to better manage your time and talents Design your environment to help you thrive and better live your calling The current turbulence in the world is proof God has equipped you specifically and powerfully for this time. Shift Your Life is a strategic tool to help you discover just how incredibly valuable and anointed you are—and not for a vague moment in the future but right now. This is the compassionate catalyst you need to awaken to the gifts and opportunities around you and build the future God’s placed in your heart.
What with all the chaos in and around us, it’s no wonder we feel stuck, confused, and worried our purpose has slipped us by. But there’s a revelation to be had right where you The burdens and burnout you feel right now are unlikely guides to your God-given purpose.
Pastor, prophet, and bestselling author Joshua Giles weaves spiritual and behavioral insights to help you release the pressures on yourself, step out of the survival mindset, and give your soul the healing and freedom it needs to be all God has made you to be. Drawing from his personal story and training in psychology and business, Giles offers a holistic perspective on biblical teachings to help
Identify and break free of survival mode’s gravitational pull Recognize and process triggers Bounce back after failures and missed moments with agility and wisdom Discover the seven biblical strategies to better manage your time and talents Design your environment to help you thrive and better live your calling The current turbulence in the world is proof God has equipped you specifically and powerfully for this time. Shift Your Life is a strategic tool to help you discover just how incredibly valuable and anointed you are—and not for a vague moment in the future but right now. This is the compassionate catalyst you need to awaken to the gifts and opportunities around you and build the future God’s placed in your heart.
192 pages, Hardcover
Published June 23, 2026
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July 3, 2026
This is just what I needed during this season of life.
August 6, 2026
“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.
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.
September 22, 2026
I enjoyed this book a lot. I always enjoy Joshua‘s books. This book was no different. He gives revelation from the Word of God as well as encouragement and actionable steps we need to take in order for us to walk in alignment with God and His kingdom. I love that every time I picked up this book I felt like my spirit was being ministered to. It helps strengthen me as I learn to navigate being in the world and not of it.
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