My life. My world. Love, hope, peace, joy & happiness.
Father God, please send peace to those who are hurting and comfort to those who are grieving. Let your love cover them so they’ll forget the pain. Bring healing to those who need healing. Give hope to those who are struggling to see a way out of whatever they’re facing. Please guide them through the unknown. Prayers for protection from unforeseen harm.
God, we need You. We need You now.
Amen
This morning I woke up with Whitney Houston’s I Didn’t Know My Own Strength playing over and over in my head. Truthfully, how I have made it thus far is a blur. As I look back over my adulthood, I’m amazed at how many challenges I encountered and actually overcame.
Wednesday Writings
Happy Tuesday!☀️
I pray you’re doing well.
Just finished reading the post that’s quoted and linked above. It’s a post I shared on this day five years ago (October 13, 2021). Smiling through tears (happy tears) because I made it through some really tough times. When I tell y’all I am so very blessed. If you need a little inspiration, click the Wednesday Writings link in the quote above. Listen, life does get better.
Yes, life does get better. I refuse to believe otherwise.
Five years ago, I was listening to Whitney Houston’s, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” The song says—
I didn’t know my own strength
And I crashed down, and I tumbled
But I did not crumble
I got through all the pain
I didn’t know my own strength
Survived my darkest hour
My faith kept me alive
I picked myself back up
Hold my head up high
I was not built to break
I didn’t know my own strength
“I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” by Whitney Houston
Y’all, sometimes I didn’t know if I’d make it. But I’m here!
Yes, I am here!
And so are YOU!
This is all I have for now. I pray you have a fabulous day! May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and happiness.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Happy Sunday☀️
Last year, I shared the following quote/image that I had saved to my phone on October 11, 2020.
I’m pretty sure that when I saved the picture I was all revved up…
Hold on! Let me go see how I was feeling that day. Gonna check my journal to see if I mentioned anything.
Wow!! I didn’t find what I was looking for, but found a gem instead.
Quick note: This is a glimpse of my writing process in real time. I start off writing about one thing, then in mid thought, stop to see if I have an experience to add to what I’m writing. Sometimes I don’t, but many times I do, whether I mention the experience or not.
Here’s the gem I found:
October 11, 2020 Shaun’s Journal Entry
Sarah Jakes Roberts “Dig Until You Get Back To Power”
Power and unbelief can live in the same place. It doesn’t mean you don’t have power, you just have to keep striking at the unbelief. God does not take back the power He’s given you because of your unbelief. You have to keep digging until you tap that power.
Sometimes we’re anointed to do something but accustomed to doing another. Sometimes what we are accustomed to shows up instead of our anointing.
Unbelief and disbelief aren’t the same thing. Disbelief means you don’t believe in something that has happened. Unbelief means you don’t believe in something never done before. When you have unbelief it’s the opportunity to believe on another level. Now is the time to grow my belief. Amen.
A whole sermon! Didn’t know I needed this message today until now. God is so good. I just love the way He loves me!
This is all for now. I am so blessed. I pray you have a wonderful Sunday. May it be filled with lots of love, harmony, and blessings.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Hello and Happy Monday!☀️
For a few days now, I’ve been dreading this day because I didn’t know how my emotions would be when I woke up. Would I be sad? Would I grieve? Would it just be another day? Well, today I woke up feeling neither sad nor grieving. However, after scrolling through my Facebook memories, I decided to share my experience from seven years ago.
On October 5, 2019, my brother celebrated his 46th birthday. Several days later, he was admitted to ICU, and about a week or so after that, he was gone.
While checking my Facebook memories to see if I had made a birthday post on that day, I saw the post below and decided to share it. Y’all, this particular post drove my anxiety level through the roof! I logged off social media afterward because I was so overwhelmed. You know how you can feel something is about to happen, but can’t pinpoint what? Well, that’s where I was. The caption in the post kind of explains what I was experiencing.
October 5, 2019
Here’s what I shared in my journal entry on the same day:
Oh, today and sometime last week, the “Everything happens for a reason” popped up on social media. When I mentioned it today, I only referred to this particular time period. About an hour ago, I remembered that this year started off with the song by Zhane, “Reasons.” For about a month, it was my theme song. I couldn’t get it out of my head. Now, here I am, close to the end of 2019, and I’m hearing it again. God is working.
In the post, I used the hashtag #GodIsWorking, and as you can see, I ended my journal entry with “God is working.” Even though I was experiencing anxiety like crazy, I still believed that everything that was happening—and, unbeknownst to me, would later happen—was still under God’s control. I trusted whatever God was doing.
Now, here I am seven years later…
A lot has happened in seven years. Y’all, I’m sooooo glad I stopped hearing Zhané’s song “For A Reason.” Talk about traumatized every time I heard it after my brother’s death.
Oh, and I had forgotten to mention that my mom (not my brother’s mom) was admitted to the hospital the day before. What a crazy time that was!
My thoughts are still the same today as they were back then— “Rest assured, God’s got you [us]. He already has everything worked out. Just trust Him.”
The other hashtag I must mention before I end is the last one in my post— “Your purpose is too great to give up.” Whew! Talk about powerful! I had no idea what was coming. I’m so grateful I didn’t give up!
Today’s going to be a beautiful day because God is in it and still in control. Despite everything that happened seven years ago, I still trust God and His plan.
I pray you have a wonderful day and week. May both be filled with love, joy, and peace.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Confirmation that I’m on the right track. Taking this moment just for me. I am my priority.♥️
Shaun
Good Morning☀️and Happy Monday!
This message is for YOU!
It has your name written all over it.
You may not have known you would need this reminder today, but GOD DID! Who else heard that last part in DJ Khaled’s voice? Smile.
Eight years ago, God knew you would need to read this message today and at this particular time.
And I’m so glad He chose me to deliver it to you.😊
Here’s your message:
Your time has not passed. Your future will be greater than your past. Amen
This is all I have for now. Keep your head up. God has great things planned!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Is a must-see!!
If you watched and loved the original A Different World back in the ‘80s, you’ll definitely love the reboot on Netflix. The creators and producers did an excellent job of blending the storylines of both worlds. Watching it felt nostalgic but also new. The original characters made the show feel like home, while the new characters offered a breath of fresh air.
I also love how we’ve all aged together.
Absolutely beautiful.
I hope we get another season.♥️
Shaun
Good Morning☀️ And Happy Thursday! I promise it feels like Friday, but it’s not. Perhaps this is my sign to treat today as Friday. We shall see!😊
As many of you know (those who have been following me for a while), several months ago I decided to separate my daily inspirations from my personal posts. It was time. So, if you’ve been wondering what happened to my “Quote of the Day” and personal inspirational quotes, know that they’re still here! You can find them under ShaunsDailyInspiration.com. If you’re not already following me there, here’s a week’s worth of quotes for you. When I share them on other platforms, I usually share them in pairs.
Note: The following screenshots only show the caption I shared when reposting to social media. Visit ShaunsDailyInspiration.com to see the actual post.
Today – September 24, 2026
September 23, 2026
September 22, 2026
September 21, 2026
September 20, 2026
September 19, 2026
September 18, 2026
September 17, 2026
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I’m also on Substack, but I haven’t posted there in a while. Maybe I’ll restart posting soon.
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This is all for now. I pray that you’ve been encouraged, motivated, and/or inspired. Wishing you a beautiful day!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
It’s a little after 1:00 AM and I’m wide awake like I don’t have a full schedule before noon. Sitting here wondering how I keep getting myself into these predicaments. All I can do is laugh because no one creates these situations but me—only me! Shaking my head…
Anyhoo…
I have a 23 year old today!!!🎉
I can’t wait to celebrate my son’s big day with him. Where, oh where, did the time go?! It feels like yesterday that I brought him home. My little baby boy is now a grown man. I’m so honored that God chose me to be his mother. I pray that I’ve done well in God’s sight at being his mom.
Feeling honored, grateful, and blessed to be a mom.♥️
Shaun
Sending up prayers for all in need. God, may Your presence and love surround them with peace. Amen
Never, ever underestimate the power of prayer.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
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