Life happens, and seasons come and go; however, God NEVER changes. Keep Him close and stay covered. He’s got you.♥️ ~ Shaun

My life. My world. Love, hope, peace, joy & happiness.
Life happens, and seasons come and go; however, God NEVER changes. Keep Him close and stay covered. He’s got you.♥️ ~ Shaun

Gratitude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Today, I would like to express my gratitude for life… for my life.
God, thank You for my life.♥️ ~ Shaun

Today’s a new day! Time to get up and get moving. So grateful I am still here and blessed. Amen
Here’s a quote from last year’s journal entry. Y’all, God’s word is always on time. Always! Trust where He’s guiding you.
Shaun’s Journal Entry: September 5, 2022
“Trust that the One who created us knows us best because He’s the one who created us. When we surrender and be obedient, God is lining us up for so much greater. The walk of obedience leads to a life unimaginable. Even though it seems hard at the moment it will be worth it.” Alex Seeley (TBN’s Better Together Series)
Surrender and be obedient. God has something greater planned. Love you!♥️
Shaun

When you’re ready to make a move, you will do it. You won’t need motivation. The conditions won’t have to be right. You won’t have to have the money. Shoot… fear won’t even stop you. When you’re ready to make your move, you’ll make it, and everything else will fall into place.♥️

Here’s a gem from four years ago, September 4, 2019. Sometimes when I reread what I’ve written, I ask myself why did it take so long for that particular message to sink in. I mean, God would reveal things to me; however, it would take me years to fully grasp the message or assignment and follow through. Gotta love life…
Facebook Memory: September 4, 2019

Good Morning! Today’s social media find is personal. Yep… A.K.A. long post.☺️
Last week I posted, “God’s revelations are mind blowing.” Then I took a short social media break to reflect on what He was showing me. My last blog, “More Than Life To Me,” was about God revealing even more to me about myself. It was like the most insecure part of me had been exposed, not to others, but to me. Yeah, I believe there are things about ourselves that we try to keep hidden from ourselves. Just pitiful!🤦🏽♀️ Unfortunately, they’re typically the ones that keep us from leaving our comfort zones. They’re not bad, but they keep us from growing.
So, for as long as I can remember, I have never felt worthy of good things. I have always believed others deserved them more than me. That’s why it’s always been so easy for me to celebrate others. When I post things like, “If God can do it for Tyler Perry, he can do it for us, too!” I’m actually speaking to everyone besides myself. RARELY do I include myself. One reason is, I really do like watching God work and seeing people prosper. The other is I’ve never felt worthy enough to receive those kinds of blessings.
Well, God has been working – ON ME! A few days ago, I experienced something that I had never experienced before, true love. Love like no other. (You’ll have to read my blog to find out 😉 More Than Life To Me). Then yesterday another revelation came as I was interviewing someone for a position. I witnessed myself become who I am. I’M A BOSS!
It was like a light switch went on inside of me. I’ve always been in charge of things. I mean, I’m the person who’s always chosen to lead or manage something. Not because I want to, it just happens. So I have never owned the role. I’ve only gone with the flow. But yesterday, something changed. I realized I’ve been placed in this position because I earned it. I’M WORTHY of it.
I shared my story because I know I can’t be the only one who’s experienced this or is experiencing it. Know your worth. Be open to receive all God has for you. Don’t take any of it for granted. In one of my previous posts I said I believe God blesses us even more when He sees us happy. Well, I believe He blesses us even more when WE humbly realize we deserve to be happy. God is good!
I keep telling y’all God is working.😉
Well, I really wish I could report that my life skyrocketed after that inspiring post. But nope, it actually took a plunge. When I tell you the months that followed my newfound awareness were mentally and emotionally challenging. Whew!! Part of me wishes I could turn back time to redo a few things. However, I have lived long enough to know that everything that happens is somehow meant to happen. It’s called life. I’m not going to lie, I don’t fully understand why we experience certain things; however, I do know and believe that every experience is meant to prepare us for something greater in life.
Just reread my blog from September 1, 2019, More Than Life To Me. When I tell you I am in tears. I absolutely love the way God loves me. Surrendering all to Him and trusting Him completely. Also trusting myself to love me better and FIRST (after God, of course). Yes, self love is a must, not an option.♥️
I pray you have a glorious day and fabulous week. I love you!
Shaun
Hello! Hello! Hello! I pray you are having a wonderful weekend. Here’s today’s message and a few verses from Matthew Chapter 6:
Keep standing. God’s got you!
Matthew 6:30-34 NIV
30. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?
31. So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
32. For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
That’s all I have for now. Please enjoy the rest of your day. Love you!♥️
Shaun

Here’s today’s YouTube message, “What If?”, by Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor. When I tell you it was exactly what I needed. Y’all, I have been trying to shepherd my life instead of allowing God to do so. I realize it’s a control thing. Accepting that I am just a sheep makes so much more sense, and it alleviates the pressure of trying to figure everything out. God already has that under control. Even when I feel like I have deviated from His plan, I must trust that He will guide me back to where I am meant to be. No mistake is beyond God’s repair. Amen
Allowing God to shepherd.
I pray that this message blesses you as much as it did me.♥️
This is Year50
Shaun
Your future is waiting for you to…
Love yourself unconditionally.
Embrace the love that’s flowing your way.
Tune out the noise of unworthiness.
Let go of things that no longer serve you.
Never forget that you are God’s child and deserve His absolute best.♥️ ~ Shaun

It’s a new month and a brand new day. Let’s give God the glory and LIVE!♥️ ~ Shaun

You know how Jesus would tell the people he healed not to tell anyone, but they told anyway. I mean, who could blame them?! He changed their lives. Well, I can’t keep this to myself! As I have written before, my testimonies are meant to be shared and in real time.
So here we go…
Last year during this exact week of August (2022), my mom was in ICU and we didn’t know if she would make it or not. Sooo grateful she stayed with us several more months. At the time, my primary consulting contract had ended and I did not have any other opportunities waiting. So I tried doing the regular job search, but couldn’t find anything. It seemed like the more I applied for jobs, the more I was rejected. All I wanted was a receptionist job. Nothing big. Well, while I was applying, I kept hearing God say, “Take this time to rest and be with your mom.” I was listening but still trying to make things happen on my own. Looking back, God was so right (duh). I didn’t need to find a job. All I needed to do was rest in Him and take care of my mom.
Well, as my funds decreased, my debt increased. Yeah… this past year has been a financial nightmare. Told you I was going to be transparent. So all of those encouraging words and messages I was sharing were actually words of encouragement for myself. And y’all, I can’t lie, God really did take care of me. When, He told me to rest and focus on my mom, He actually meant it. The craziness only happened when I became anxious. I would always compare it to Peter walking on water. How he only began to sink when he started focusing on what was around him instead of who was in front of him. I’m getting better at tuning out the noise, but it’s taking me a minute.
Anyhoo… I’m not going to go into too much detail today. One day I’ll share everything.
Here are my two major testimonies that have happened this week, but have been in the making for some time –
Testimony One: So, I have been working with my mortgage company for almost a year now to keep my house from going into foreclosure. This would have been my second foreclosure in eight years. The first was after my ex husband and I separated. Well, this morning I was notified that everything had been taken care of. No, this wasn’t like in the movies when some anonymous person steps in and saves the day. Laughing. I love my shows, but nah baby, this is real life. It took a lot tears, praying and jumping through hoops to accomplish this. Listen, my interest rate is too good to just let my house go. Y’all, I can finally breathe. Let’s just say that the pain and suffering I went through in 2015 prepared me for this. I didn’t panic this time. Y’all, panicking will cause you to make some bad decisions.
Testimony Two: I am back in school finishing up my Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree. Been out since 2020. Here is where this testimony comes in. As I mentioned, my funds are scarce. However, since I really wanted to go back (I’m finally ready to do this thing!), I had to find a way to pay for it out of pocket. When I say God worked this out too! Y’all, this term is paid for. I’m back in. Again, it wasn’t easy. Had to jump through a few hoops for it to happen, but it was worth it.
Y’all, God is working. I may have to shed a few tears and make some sacrifices to get to where I’m going; however, I know in the end all of it will be worth it. Amen
Year50
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