Favor and Fragrance: The Process That Precedes Purpose

Making Destiny-Defining Choices: Stepping into Your Moment

In this episode of our Empowered Era Book series, we explore Chapters 4 and 5 of The Esther Anointing [https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0] and unpack one of the most pivotal moments in Esther’s story, the moment she chose courage over comfort and purpose over preservation. Halfway through the book, we shift our focus to three transformative themes: 1. Identifying your purpose and destiny-defining moments 2. Understanding the role choice plays in walking in your calling 3. The power of prayer and fasting in gaining clarity, courage, and spiritual authority Esther’s declaration, “If I perish, I perish,” was not impulsive. It came after reflection, discernment, and fasting. Her story reminds us that destiny is often discovered at a crossroads, and that obedience requires both courage and spiritual preparation. This episode invites you to examine the decisions before you, consider the fears holding you back, and reconnect with the Source, who provides wisdom for every season. Reading for this week: Chapters 4–5 of The Esther Anointing [https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0]: https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0 [https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0] Syllabus: https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185527843 [https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185527843] About this series: https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185539093 [https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185539093] Link to the worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19tnfKfyCUTpLAqUzdi-gE0swye-TiPIm/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19tnfKfyCUTpLAqUzdi-gE0swye-TiPIm/view?usp=sharing]  Connect with us: Join our email list: https://michelleijeoma.myflodesk.com/thedelicateshift [https://michelleijeoma.myflodesk.com/thedelicateshift] Contact us: hello@michelleijeoma.com [hello@michelleijeoma.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedelicateshift/ [https://www.instagram.com/thedelicateshift/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDelicateShift [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDelicateShift]  Podcast Links:  * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nBaNyzqRIQU8u43GMrfsv [https://open.spotify.com/show/7nBaNyzqRIQU8u43GMrfsv]  * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delicate-shift/id1872084324 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delicate-shift/id1872084324]  * Substack: https://thedelicateshift.substack.com/podcast [https://thedelicateshift.substack.com/podcast]

Favor and Fragrance: The Process That Precedes Purpose

In this episode, we explore how favor and refinement work together to prepare us for purpose. Using Chapters 2 and 3 of The Esther Anointing, we unpack Esther’s journey from obscurity to influence and what her preparation reveals about how God positions, equips, and refines women for impact. We discuss how favor is not random, but connected to assignment, obedience, and timing. We also examine the often-overlooked purification and beautification process that precedes elevation—highlighting the symbolism of myrrh and fragrance, and the inner work required to steward influence well. This episode is a reminder that what feels like a delay or hardship may actually be intentional preparation designed to heal, refine, and release a fragrance that draws favor and opens doors. This week's reading: Chapters 2–3 of The Esther Anointing: https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0 [https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0] Syllabus: https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185527843 [https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185527843] About this series: https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185539093 [https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185539093] This week's worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BFLkyG8QSFN_KWO2nQxpzQIesJh96udG/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BFLkyG8QSFN_KWO2nQxpzQIesJh96udG/view?usp=sharing]  Use this week’s worksheet to reflect on favor, release what no longer serves you, and intentionally begin showing up as the woman God is forming you to be. Connect with us: Join our email list: https://michelleijeoma.myflodesk.com/thedelicateshift [https://michelleijeoma.myflodesk.com/thedelicateshift] Contact us: hello@michelleijeoma.com [hello@michelleijeoma.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedelicateshift/ [https://www.instagram.com/thedelicateshift/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDelicateShift [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDelicateShift]

Called, Positioned, and Prepared for Your Purpose

Welcome to the first episode of The Delicate Shift podcast and virtual book club. In this episode, we talk through the introduction and chapter one of The Esther Anointing. We touch on divine femininity and the need to embrace it to truly step into our calling. We begin unpacking Esther’s story to help us better understand what season we may be in and remind us that God will use disruption, hardships, and discomfort to prepare and position us for our calling.  Join our email list: ⁠https://michelleijeoma.myflodesk.com/thedelicateshift⁠ [https://michelleijeoma.myflodesk.com/thedelicateshift]  Contact us: ⁠hello@michelleijeoma.com⁠ [hello@michelleijeoma.com] The Esther Anointing: ⁠https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0⁠ [https://amzn.to/3NyuCu0]  Syllabus: ⁠https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185527843⁠ [https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185527843]  Week One Worksheet: ⁠https://bit.ly/TEAepisodeoneworksheet⁠ [https://bit.ly/TEAepisodeoneworksheet]  About this series: ⁠https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185539093⁠ [https://substack.com/@michelleijeoma/p-185539093]