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The Hustle Is HolyTHE HUSTLE IS HOLY — SERMON 01 The Season Still Belongs to GodThe season you’re in may feel silent, stretched, or stalled — but it still belongs to God. In this powerful message, we unpack Ecclesiastes 3 and the divine purpose behind waiting. Delay isn’t denial. Trust the timing, honor the process, and surrender fully. Because The Hustle Is Holy — and He’s still in control.2025-07-2706 min
The Hustle Is HolyWhen I Feel Unqualified“But I will be with you.” — Exodus 3:12 (ESV)When Moses questioned his assignment, God didn’t give him a résumé—He gave him a promise: I will be with you.This short, powerful prayer is for the one who’s questioning their worth, their calling, or whether they’re even usable anymore. You may feel unqualified—but God never asked for your qualifications, only your surrender.🕊️ This is one of 30 prayers from the Sacred Surrender Series — a journey from striving to surrender, from shame to sonship.📖 Full Scripture: Ex...2025-07-2101 min
The Hustle Is HolyThe Blessing of the Warning: When God Corrects, He ProtectsSometimes, the greatest form of mercy is a warning. In this opening message of our Unspoken Verses podcast series, we dive deep into one of the most avoided truths in Scripture: that God’s correction is always a sign of His protection.If you’ve been ignoring the conviction in your spirit, this episode will lovingly—but firmly—wake you up. Rooted in Hebrews 12:6 and guided by original Hebrew context and ESV Study Bible insights, we explore how discipline is not rejection but redirection. This is not a motivational moment—it’s a soul-check.2025-07-2006 min
The Hustle Is HolySacred Surrender Series 30 of 30 “Take All of Me” – A Final OfferingThis is the final prayer in our 30-day Sacred Surrender journey. A quiet, complete offering. A holy resignation of the self—into the hands of the Father.Today’s declaration: Take all of me.This isn’t surface-level surrender. This is what it means to place your story, your scars, your gifts, and your future on the altar and say, “Do with it what You will.”Whether you’re in a quiet room, driving through a storm, or walking through the wilderness of your own soul—this prayer is for that sacred mo...2025-07-1201 min
The Hustle Is HolySacred Surrender 29 of 30 "Help Me Forgive Them"This prayer is for the one carrying the wound of what they never got an apology for.For the one still haunted by what was done and what was withheld.In today’s Sacred Surrender prayer, we go to the hardest place: forgiveness.Not just forgiveness for their sake, but so your soul can finally breathe again.This is your invitation to drop the heavy weight and let God do the justice work.📖 Matthew 6:14“For if you forgive other people when th...2025-07-1001 min
The Hustle Is HolySacred Surrender Series 28 of 30There are moments when God calls you to something that feels far beyond your experience, your gifting, or your confidence. And in that moment, the whisper of the enemy is loud:“You’re not enough. You’re not ready. You’re not qualified.”But God doesn’t choose the equipped —He equips the chosen.Today’s prayer is for the one who feels inadequate.For the one who’s trying to obey, but secretly asking,“Lord, why me?”📖 Exodus 4:10–12“The...2025-07-0801 min
The Hustle Is HolyDeath Insurance: The True Cost of Living Without GodWhat if the biggest risk wasn’t dying—but living without ever knowing the One who holds your eternity?In this powerful voiceover prayer, Mr. Michael speaks directly to the heart of the spiritually uninsured. This is not just about death—it’s about the cost of living without covering, covenant, or Christ.This episode will shake your complacency, stir your conviction, and invite you back to divine alignment. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, your protection, or your spiritual position, this is for you.📖 Scr...2025-07-0200 min
The Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer 27 of 30 God, Guard My Mouth: When Silence Is Holier Than SpeakingSometimes your greatest spiritual warfare isn’t in your hands — it’s on your tongue. In this convicting and clarifying episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Michael E. confronts the holy discipline of watching your words, especially when emotions are high, pressure is real, and silence feels like surrender.“God, Guard My Mouth” is a fire-tested prayer for those who’ve said too much, stayed silent too long, or feel the war between reaction and restraint burning on the tip of their tongue. This is not just about controlling your speech — it’s about surrendering your sound.Inside This...2025-05-3001 min
The Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer 26 of 30 Clean Hands, Pure HeartClean Hands, Pure HeartHoliness isn’t an aesthetic — it’s a posture. In “Clean Hands, Pure Heart,” Michael E. challenges listeners to pursue a life that pleases God from the inside out. Inspired by Psalm 24:3–4, this is a spiritual detox for anyone serious about sacred living.In this convicting message, you’ll receive:A heart-scan on secret motives, hidden habits, and daily disciplinesDevotional insight from Psalm 24, Matthew 5:8, and James 4:8A repentance-centered prayer for integrity, alignment, and purityEncouragement for leaders to live holy, not just look holy...2025-05-2801 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer 25 of 30 Thank You for Choosing MeGrace doesn’t make sense — and that’s the miracle. In “Thank You for Choosing Me,” Michael E. offers a worshipful, awe-filled reflection on what it means to be called, qualified, and carried by a God who saw value in you before you saw value in yourself.This episode is a love letter from the chosen to the Chooser.Inside the Episode:Reflections on John 15:16, 1 Peter 2:9, and Jeremiah 1:5How to walk boldly without forgetting your broken beginningA prayer of thanksgiving for divine selection and spiritual purposeWhat it lo...2025-05-2601 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer 24 of 30 Anoint My WorkYou don’t need more hustle — you need Heaven’s hand. “Anoint My Work” is a bold request for Kingdom entrepreneurs, creatives, and builders who want to stop striving and start stewarding what God has placed in their hands.Inside This Power-Packed Prayer:Scriptural grounding in Psalm 90:17, Colossians 3:23, and Exodus 31:3The difference between working for God and working with GodHow to invite the Holy Spirit into your ideas, output, and executionA prayer for divine favor, creativity, excellence, and impactQuotes to Remember:“If God anoints...2025-05-2401 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer 23 of 30 God, Heal My HeartSome scars scream in silence. “God, Heal My Heart” is a tear-surrendered plea for every soul still bleeding behind the smile. In this deeply personal episode, Michael E. opens the door to emotional healing that only Heaven can provide.This is not a quick fix — it’s spiritual surgery.Highlights Include:A devotional journey through Psalm 147:3, Ezekiel 36:26, and Luke 4:18Healing the heartbreak of rejection, abandonment, betrayal, and shameA prayer for soul repair, inner peace, and divine comfortHow to trust again after trauma — and believe again after brok...2025-05-2201 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer 22 of 30 Keep Me HumbleTrue power is never loud — it’s low. In this heart-check episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Michael E. teaches what it means to pray one of the most dangerous prayers a leader can offer: “Keep me humble.” Because the higher God elevates you, the lower your posture must become.Inside this message:Scriptural reflections on James 4:10, Proverbs 22:4, and Philippians 2:3The difference between godly humility and performative meeknessHow pride disguises itself in productivity, perfectionism, and platformWhy humility isn’t weakness — it’s your greatest weaponA raw prayer f...2025-05-2001 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer: 21 of 30 Restore My Joy: When Life Drains What Only God Can RefillJoy isn’t a mood — it’s a miracle. And sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can ask is: “God, restore what I’ve lost inside.” In this healing and hopeful episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Michael E. lifts the veil on silent emotional fatigue, soul-deep sadness, and the sacred prayer of joy revival.“Restore My Joy” is for anyone who’s been going through the motions, smiling through burnout, or leading while low. This episode is a holy cry for divine renewal, rooted in Psalm 51:12 — “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.”What You'll Experience i...2025-05-1801 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer: 20 of 30 | Teach Me to Wait: Trusting God in the Tension of TimeTeach Me to Wait: Trusting God in the Tension of TimeWe live in a culture that hates to wait — but we serve a God who works through it. In this transformative episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Michael E. flips the script on delay and breaks down the spiritual significance of waiting well.“Teach Me to Wait” is not a message about passive patience. It’s a Kingdom invitation to active trust, holy restraint, and prophetic alignment. If you’ve ever asked, “How much longer, Lord?” — this one is for you.This is spiritual discip...2025-05-1601 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer: 19 of 30 Strength to Start OverStarting over isn’t a step back — it’s a sacred setup. If you’ve ever lost everything — the job, the dream, the marriage, the momentum — this message is for you. In “Strength to Start Over,” Michael E. delivers a heart-lifting, faith-restoring word for every believer standing in the ashes, wondering what’s next.Drawing wisdom from biblical restarts like Ruth, Job, and Peter, this episode breathes life into broken dreams and affirms this truth: God doesn’t just restore — He rebuilds better.Inside This Spirit-Led Episode:Scriptural insight from Isaiah 43:19, Job 42:10, and John 21How to g...2025-05-1401 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER Prayer: 18 of 30 God, Search MeSometimes the greatest deliverance isn’t from your enemies — it’s from yourself. “God, Search Me” is a vulnerable, heart-surrendering episode where Michael E. invites listeners to echo the Psalmist’s dangerous prayer in Psalm 139:23–24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart.”This message is not for the surface Christian. It’s for the hungry. The humble. The one who wants to be transformed from the inside out — no filters, no pretense, no games. It’s spiritual inspection that leads to divine correction… and ultimately to freedom.In This Episode:A slow, sincere breakdown of Psalm...2025-05-1201 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer 17 of 30 I When I've Been BetrayedWhen I’ve Been BetrayedDescription:Some wounds don’t bleed—they echo. Few things cut deeper than betrayal: a trusted friend, a silent partner, a broken vow. In this piercing episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Michael E. walks listeners through the sacred reality of being betrayed — and the even greater grace of being healed."When I’ve Been Betrayed" isn't just a reflection — it’s a recovery. A biblical, emotional, and spiritual journey through the heartbreak of deception and the process of forgiveness. It’s for the one still bleeding in silence… but still believin...2025-05-1001 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer 16 of 30 I Surrender My HustleI Surrender My Hustle: Letting God Lead the GrindWhat happens when you’ve done all the work… but the weight still won’t lift? When the grind becomes god, and the goal becomes a ghost you can’t catch? In this honest and anointed episode of The Hustle Is Holy, host Michael E. unpacks what it really means to surrender your hustle to the Holy One.This is not a motivational podcast about grinding harder. This is a sacred recalibration for anyone who’s exhausted, burnt out, or quietly wondering if they’ve built a business tha...2025-05-0800 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer 15 of 30 When I Feel ForgottenWhen I Feel Forgotten: Finding Faith in Silent SeasonsHave you ever felt overlooked by heaven? Like your prayers got lost in the divine inbox? This episode of The Hustle Is Holy is for every Kingdom builder, dreamer, or weary believer who's wrestled with the deafening silence of God.In "When I Feel Forgotten," we dive deep into the sacred struggle of being unseen — not by the world, but by the One we serve. Host Michael E. unpacks the emotional weight of waiting, the spiritual battle of feeling bypassed, and the holy tension between faith and fr...2025-05-0601 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer 14 of 30 Make Me HolyTitle:Make Me Holy: A Dangerous Prayer for a Set-Apart LifeThis isn’t your average prayer request. “Make Me Holy” is a bold, uncomfortable cry that invites God to refine, strip, purify, and set apart every hidden part of you that doesn’t look like Him.In this soul-shaking episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Michael E. exposes what holiness really demands — not perfection, but consecration. Not performance, but purification. This is for every believer who's tired of living halfway holy and longs to be made whole in the fire of God’s presence.What Yo...2025-05-0400 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer 13 of 30 God Forgive MeNo excuses. No deflections. Just a raw, real confession from a grown man who’s been running, falling, or fronting — and is now ready to come home. This isn’t just a prayer — it’s a moment of spiritual ownership. "God Forgive Me" is for the one who knows better... and is ready to be better.“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”— 1 John 1:9 (NKJV)Stop carrying what you were meant to confess. Press play and come clean. If this hits home, share...2025-05-0201 min
The Hustle Is Holy🎧Episode 3: THIH Devotionals | Fruit Over Followers🎧 Title: Fruit Over Followers*Devotional 03 of 10 — Sacred Surrender Series | The Hustle Is HolyHosted by: Mr. MichaelTheme: Real Impact. Eternal Evidence. Spirit-Led Living.📜 Description:Are you chasing fruit — or followers?In this piercing episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Mr. Michael delivers a truth-packed devotional that breaks the modern obsession with metrics and reminds us that God doesn’t scroll — He measures. If you’ve ever felt pressure to be seen, applauded, or followed in order to feel successful in your calling… this word will realign your spirit.Rooted in John 1...2025-05-0101 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 12 of 30 Fix My FocusDistraction is the enemy of destiny. This prayer is for the man who keeps losing time, peace, or energy chasing everything but his calling. "Fix My Focus" is a spiritual recalibration — a request for divine clarity in a culture of chaos.“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”— Colossians 3:2 (NIV)Pray this at the start of your day. Let it reframe your mind, reorder your priorities, and revive your energy. Then forward it to another man who’s ready to stop drifting and start driving in purpose.2025-04-3001 min
The Hustle Is HolyTeaching 1 of 7: The Fruit Is The EvidenceTeaching 1 of 7: The Fruit Is The Evidence | Proof Is in the Fruit Series | The Hustle Is HolyWelcome to Teaching 1 of 7 in the Proof Is in the Fruit series by The Hustle Is Holy — a transformational journey into the powerful reality that your fruit is your evidence. In a world where many claim to be one thing but live another, Jesus teaches us a timeless truth: you will know them by their fruit (Matthew 7:16-20). Not by their words, promises, popularity, or platforms — but by the consistent, visible fruit of their lives.In this foundational teac...2025-04-2802 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer 11 of 30 - Cover My ChildrenWhether your children live with you, near you, or only see you in glimpses — this one’s for you. This prayer covers sons and daughters in divine protection, guidance, favor, and purpose. It's for fathers, mentors, uncles, and spiritual dads standing in the gap for the next generation.“The children of your servants will live in your presence; their descendants will be established before you.”— Psalm 102:28 (NIV)Speak this prayer aloud over your children daily. Let them hear you say it. Let Heaven record it. Share this episode with every father who’s praying for peace, safet...2025-04-2801 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer - 10 of 30 Give Me DiscernmentEvery grown man needs wisdom that surpasses instinct. This episode is a cry for discernment — the divine insight that separates truth from noise, purpose from distraction, and blessings from burdens. If you’ve ever wrestled with “Should I move or be still?”, this prayer is your confirmation moment.“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God… and it will be given to him.”— James 1:5 (NKJV)Listen before making major decisions. Meditate on this prayer when you're at a crossroads. Then trust God to give clarity without chaos. Send this to a man who’s seekin...2025-04-2601 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER: Prayer - 9 of 30 Make Me a VesselSometimes the breakthrough comes not from asking for more — but from becoming less. This prayer is for the man who’s tired of building without God, striving without clarity, and living without flow. “Make Me a Vessel” is a bold ask: Lord, empty me of ego, pride, and self-will... and fill me with purpose, peace, and power.“Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself… he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.”— 2 Timothy 2:21 (NKJV)Pray this when you're ready to stop performing and start becoming. Share it with a brothe...2025-04-2401 minThe Hustle Is HolyEpisode 2: The Power of Surrender | THIH DevotionalsWelcome to Episode 2 of The Hustle Is Holy Devotionals—“The Power of Surrender.”In this sacred moment, we peel back the layers of striving and uncover what it truly means to surrender to God’s will — not in weakness, but in bold, holy strength.Many people hustle for control. But in the Kingdom, power is found in release.What if your breakthrough isn’t in the next grind—but in your next “yes” to God?In this episode, Mr. Michael walks us through the biblical truth behind surre...2025-04-2301 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer – 8 of 30 Heal My MindSURRENDER SERIES | PRAYER 8 of 30: Heal My Mind”Your mind is the battlefield—and today, we reclaim it.In this tender yet powerful moment, we surrender toxic thoughts, emotional exhaustion, and internal chaos to the one who offers perfect peace.This prayer is for the weary thinker, the over-analyzer, the silently struggling soul who desperately needs healing from the inside out.You were never meant to fight alone.What to expect in this episode:A spirit-led prayer for mental clarity and emotional stabilityA guided process of rele...2025-04-2201 minThe Hustle Is Holy🎙 Episode 1 | In Times of Uncertainty (The Hustle Is Holy Devotional)(The Hustle Is Holy Devotional Series)Runtime: ~2:52 min | Release Date: Monday, April 21, 2025Background Music: Harper’s Sound (Jazz Harp Instrumental)Welcome to Episode 001 of The Hustle Is Holy Devotional Series — “In Times of Uncertainty.”What do you do when the path is unclear?How do you lead, build, or believe when the answers feel delayed and the silence feels heavy?In this premiere episode, Mr. Michael walks you through a powerful devotional rooted in Isaiah 41:10, offering spiritual clarity for anyone navigating doubt, delays, or divine silence. This is more...2025-04-2102 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 7 of 30 — Grace for the Grown ManSURRENDER SERIES: Prayer — 7 of 30 | Grace For The Grown ManA raw and redemptive prayer for the man who’s carried burdens too long. This voiceover episode invites grown men to release shame, accept God’s grace, and reclaim their role as sons, not slaves.This one is for the man who’s always had to “figure it out.”For the one who was taught to grind, never grieve.Who became the provider, the protector…but forgot he was still a son.In this deeply...2025-04-2001 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 6 of 30 — I Still Trust YouTrust is tested when life doesn’t go as planned. But Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to lean not on our own understanding. Let this prayer reset your heart back to trust.Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6This is The Hustle Is Holy—trust is your holy anchor.Voice: Mr. Michael2025-04-1901 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 5 of 30 — Use My ScarsYour past has purpose. Your scars still preach. This prayer of redemptive brokenness is rooted in Romans 8:28 — where pain becomes a platform for glory.Scripture: Romans 8:28This is The Hustle Is Holy — and healing still speaks.Voice: Mr. Michael2025-04-1801 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 4 of 30 — Lead Me, Then Send MeA prayer of obedience and posture, based on Isaiah 6:8. Before God sends you, He shapes you. May your “send me” always follow His “lead me.”Scripture: Isaiah 6:8This is The Hustle Is Holy — servant leadership starts in surrender.2025-04-1701 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 3 of 30 — I Am Who You Say I AmFight back against false identity and self-doubt with this prayer rooted in 1 Peter 2:9. You are chosen, royal, holy, and His. Let God speak louder than your insecurity.Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9This is The Hustle Is Holy — identity reclaimed.2025-04-1601 minThe Hustle Is HolySACRED SURRENDER SERIES: Prayer 2 of 30 — Delay Is Not DenialThis prayer is for those who feel like the promise is taking too long. Based on Habakkuk 2:3, it’s a reminder that God is never late — just perfectly timed. Delay is not divine disinterest.Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3This is The Hustle Is Holy — your harvest still has a due date.Voice by: Mr. Michael2025-04-1500 minThe Hustle Is HolySacred Surrender Series: Prayer 1 of 30 - Not My Will, But YoursThis is a prayer of full surrender. Inspired by Luke 22:42, it echoes Jesus’ plea in Gethsemane: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” If you’re facing decisions, wrestling with outcomes, or needing to let go of control, this is your moment to kneel in trust.Scripture: Luke 22:42“This is The Hustle Is Holy — where grind meets grace, and surrender is the real strategy.”2025-04-1402 minThe Hustle Is HolyPrayer: Worship in Spirit & TruthIn this short yet sacred moment of prayer, we realign ourselves with the divine instruction found in John 4:24 — “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” This voiceover prayer isn’t performance. It’s posture. It’s a realigned heart, bowed spirit, and authentic offering before the King.Whether you’re in your cubicle, office, car, truck, on your knees, or just trying to make it through the day — let this be your moment of reset. This is not about religion. This is about relationship.Play it often. Pray it honestly. Liv...2025-04-1101 minThe Hustle Is HolyIn Times of Uncertainty: Trusting God When You Can’t Trace HimIn this debut episode of The Hustle Is Holy, Mr. Michael invites you into a heartfelt devotional on navigating seasons of uncertainty. With Proverbs 3:5–6, Philippians 4:6–7, and Psalm 46:1 as anchor Scriptures, you’ll be reminded that trusting God—especially when life doesn’t make sense—is the beginning of true peace.Whether you’re overthinking your next step, feeling spiritually stuck, or simply searching for clarity, this episode will help you re-center on God’s promises and posture your heart for divine direction.Key Takeaways:• What to do when you don’t know how...2025-04-0902 min