NEVER give up! Keep grinding. Keep working towards your dreams, goals and purpose. Believe me, your time is coming.♥️ ~Shaun
Never Give Up
Still Standing
Smile. You’re still standing!
Yes.. After all you’ve been through, you are still standing. You survived!♥️
This year has taught me that I cannot keep running from the storms, the pain, the disappointments, the heartaches. No, I have to stand in them and through through them. Sometimes I feel like I’m getting too old for this. I’m too tired. Then, God reminds me that He’s strong when I’m weak. All I have to do is lean on Him. He’s brought me through before and He’ll do it again. BUT.. I have to go through it. Running from it only delays the breakthrough. It delays progress, which delays the dream.
Standing!
Shaun
Wednesday Writings
I’m slowly learning that setbacks, or plot twists – as I call them because I definitely feel like I’m in a movie, a Tyler Perry movie – are designed to make me stronger. I know they are preparing me for something greater.
Yesterday, I experienced one of those “plot twists.” Not going to go into details. However, I will let you know I was on an all-time high where things just seemed to be falling in place, then.. BAM!, everything began to unravel as fast as they had happened. Although I was somewhat disappointed, I didn’t become upset. Instead, I remained calm as everything played out.
Y’all, I’m so thankful for my daughter (one of my gifts from God). I texted her while celebrating and she responded with, “Whatever you desire happens!” Because she’s witnessed God’s goodness over my life. Then, I texted her as things began to crumble. Her response, “It will work out how it needs to.” Y’all, it was the response I needed. Smiling. Proud mom moment.
So, yesterday, I decided not to be the problem solver that I always tend to be, and I allowed God to lead. I’m not going to lie, I wanted to make sense of everything that had happened and find a solution. But God asked me to release the reins and allow Him to lead. And I did.
My birthday theme for this year (Year 49) was Smooth Sailing. I said that I was going to sit back, relax and let the waves take me wherever they pleased. Guess what? I didn’t account for storms. As the storms roll in – and boy do they seem to be coming – out of habit, I want to sit up and take control of the ship. However, every time I get the urge do so, God reassures me that He’s got it all under control. All I have to do is sit back, relax and trust Him. As Bishop T. D. Jakes preached Sunday, I have to remain Steady in The Storm.
Thank you for reading today’s blog. I pray you’re also trusting God to guide you through your storms – because I know I can’t be the only one going through them. Smile.
Be Blessed♥️
Shaun
Ask and Believe
Doubt is very LOUD! Sometimes it’s so loud that before we even ask, we’re doubting. If this is the case, why ask? Why waste time asking if we don’t believe?
If you truly want what you’re asking for – BELIEVE! Yes, doubt is loud but belief is more POWERFUL! Can’t you hear CeCe Winans singing, Believe For It? Smile. I can.♥️ ~ Shaun
Yep.. I’m About To Ramble
Sooo… I just watched a video snippet of Pastor Mike Todd talking about dating. This particular snippet said, “You gone be alone for the rest of your life because God will not date for you.”
So you’re telling me he won’t be my matchmaker? He won’t be my fairy godfather? He won’t send a frog for me to kiss? Sigh.
Hilarious!
Confession– Recently, I downloaded Hinge (a dating app) and created a profile. Yep.. it was one of those days when I was like, I’m tired of being alone. I need some male companionship! Y’all, I wasn’t on there a good eight hours before I deleted the app. Had two likes. One was cute but a little too young.
Here’s a little background on me and dating. I have never really dated. Like.. NEVER! Y’all, I don’t even know how to date. My first boyfriend literally came by my house on his motorcycle and claimed me. I was like, “Okay.” My daughter’s father (2nd boyfriend), I pursued. It was something like, “I want YOU!”. And I got him. Shaking my head. That was definitely the wrong move. Same with the guy after him. Then my ex husband.. Well, I was trying to get over number 3 and fell for the saying, “the best way to get over a person is to get.. with someone else.” Now, THAT is a lie! You don’t play with people’s emotions by using them as a way to cope, heal or make someone jealous. Believe me, nothing good will come from it. Plus, you’re mishandling God’s child.
Now..
Now, I’m back at square one.
Oh! And don’t let me get started about DMs. Oh my lord! I get so many DMs. Listen, interact with me on my timeline before you hit my DMs. And please don’t talk about how cute I am. Let’s talk about whatever topic we’re commenting on. And don’t just think one or two conversations gonna get a response in my messages. Baby, it takes a good minute.. maybe months to years.. before I’m comfortable enough to go there with you. I just don’t trust people like that. Like, who are you and are you really who you say you are? Too many fake profiles out there! Send me a video (a clean one- lol) and let me know you’re real.
Okay.. So maybe I’m not that desperate for companionship. Laughing. Also, I don’t date to date. Just being honest and transparent. I date to settle down. When I was a little girl up until I had my first boyfriend, I always had the dream of being with one person. Now, this doesn’t mean I didn’t crush on a lot of people. Baby, every other month there was someone I was crushing on. However, there was always someone I really liked. There was always the guy I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. It’s crazy because one of those forever crushes lasted a good twenty years or so. Blue Eyes. For years, I just knew we would meet again and live happily ever after. Honestly, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I stopped looking for him. I finally let him go. Even saying it seems strange. For years, I held on to the thought that maybe we would find each other again. Then, one day those feelings were gone. Like, nothing. Y’all, life is strange. My world is strange.
Anyhoo.. back to this dating thing. I know me, and dating around just isn’t for me. So, if being alone for the rest of my life is what I have to do, so be it. At this moment, I’m really okay with it. Yes, I had dreams of finding someone I could spend the rest of my life with. Also.. I do believe in fairytales. Yep! Always have and always will. Not the storybook fairytale– the princess (even though I am a Queen) and the castle– but being with someone, only one, that I wholeheartedly wouldn’t mind spending the rest of my life with. That’s my fairytale. That’s my dream.
Honestly, I was really messed up after my first relationship ended. I believed I had ruined my chances of having the life that I had always dreamed. I tried to recreate the dream with every relationship afterwards but it never worked. Y’all, it has to happen naturally. And if it doesn’t, I’m good. I believe we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for someone else. God’s taken care of me this far and has provided everything I’ve needed. I refuse to believe that He won’t do the same in this situation. When He gives me the okay, I’ll move. I’ll respond to those DMs. Laughing
Okay.. that’s it for today. Had to get that off my chest, now it never has to be said again. Been holding that in for years!
Thanks for letting me ramble. I love y’all! Enjoy your day.
Shaun
Stay Strong
Stay strong. You are going to make it!♥️ ~Shaun
Hello Sunday
Today, I would like to recognize and thank one of my angels on earth for always being here for me. Y’all, we have never met in person, but we have been social media friends for about 8 years. Started off tweeting together during Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots (#HAHN 😊). Yep.. those were the good old days. Her name is Deborah.
When I think of light, love, friendship and unwavering support, Deborah comes to mind. She’s one of the lights on social media. Always encouraging. Always kind. Always providing words of wisdom. And she’s hilarious! Lol!
Many of you know I have a gazillion social media accounts! At least four or five on different platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. It’s how I compartmentalize my content. For some reason I can’t wrap my mind around putting everything in one location. It’s bad, y’all! Hopefully, I’ve created my last accounts. Fingers crossed!
Anyhoo.. Got sidetracked.
Y’all, Deborah follows me on almost all of my accounts (maybe not on one or two) on every platform! Every time I create a new account, she follows me. She reads and shares my blogs. She shares my tweets. Always supportive! AND I have to mention, we’re e-church members and June babies – her birthday is exactly a week before mine. I’m so grateful to have met her… you (because I know you’re reading).
Deborah, thank you so much for your love, kindness and support. Thank you for consistently supporting my sporadically, spontaneous ventures. You know I be all over the place, but you stick with me. Thank you for listening when I need to vent. Thank you for not judging me. And, thank you for continuously praying for me. You’re the kind of person and friend I strive to be. Praying God showers you with love, peace and blessings. I truly appreciate you!♥️🌸♥️
Shaun
Life.. Will It Ever Make Sense?
They say one day everything will make sense. But what if it doesn’t? What if the ups and downs of life never makes sense?
My advice– a word for myself– don’t try to make things make sense. As long as God has you in His hands, you’ll be fine. Trust Him.♥️ ~ Shaun
Change Is Inevitable
Change is inevitable. Y’all, it’s going to happen. And even though God is omnipotent, it’s hard for Him to work if we are not willing to change. So instead of resisting it, embrace it!
Yesss… Embrace the change and watch God work!♥️ ~ Shaun
Wait!
One of the EASIEST things to do is repeat past mistakes because of impatience. One of the HARDEST things to do is wait because nothing seems to be happening. Today, I encourage you to WAIT!♥️
Y’all, yesterday was one for the books! I was having an emotional breakdown (being very honest and transparent). I had reached my limit of frustration and everything I had been bottling up came pouring out. By yesterday evening, I had decided to bypass God and take matters into my own hands. Y’all, I’m so grateful for growth. For maturity. For a stronger relationship with God. Yesterday, I almost repeated the same exact mistake I made 20 years ago. Now, I’m crying (happy tears) because this time I recognized what I was doing and said NOT THIS TIME! Nah.. I’ve learned my lesson. It’s best to WAIT.
Y’all have a great day and thank you sooo much for allowing me to ramble.
Shaun
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