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Never Settle For Less Than God’s Best

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I hope you’re doing fabulous!🌸


This Facebook memory from three years ago has me smiling.

“YOU are worthy of God’s absolute best. You don’t have to settle for less.”

When I look back over my adulthood, I can list times when I settled for “good enough.” That job was “good enough” because it paid the bills. That relationship was “good enough” because I didn’t have to be alone—but I felt lonely (Whew!). My life was “good enough” because wanting more meant stretching myself and becoming uncomfortable.

I’m smiling because I can see how my life has changed over the past few years, especially since turning 50. That’s when I stopped settling for “good enough” and began striving for THE BEST—the best for ME. Now, my “best” may not be your idea of the best, and that’s okay. For a long time, I made decisions based on what others thought was best for me, leaving me feeling miserable. Y’all, trying to live up to other people’s expectations will drain you mentally as well as physically. Believe me, you breathe a lot easier when you dance to the beat of your own drums. PLUS, I don’t know about you, but God won’t let me settle for less than His best. He just won’t.


Today is the last day of May, which is significant in so many ways. For me, it’s the day that one cycle ends and another begins. Tomorrow, I enter my 52nd birthday month. Praying that God graces me with immeasurable favor and that He blocks every weapon meant to hinder or destroy me or my progression. May He cover me with His love and surround me with His peace and joy. Amen


Repeating my affirmation from three years ago (please feel free to do the same):

“I am worthy. Yes, ME. I am worthy of God’s best.”

I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day. May God’s love and peace surround you and your family.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Better Is Coming

This is for anyone who needs a little encouragement.

Facebook Memory: May 30, 2022

I can attest to this—Better is coming.

Hang in there!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Follow God’s Guidance

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I hope you’re well.🌸


May 30, 2024

Last year I wrote, “God’s guidance is strategic. Trust Him and trust His plan.”

God has a purpose and plan for our lives that even we aren’t privileged to know. He only asks that we be obedient and trust Him.

So, that thing He’s been telling you to do—yeah.. you know, that thing—do it! I don’t care how small or insignificant it may seem or how big and challenging it appears—do it. It’s part of God’s plan.

Follow God’s guidance. He knows where He’s taking you. Trust Him.

I pray you have the loveliest of days and a beautiful weekend.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Smile

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I hope and pray you’re well?🌸


I was searching for something to share this morning and came across this image. It made me smile. So, why not share it?

Originally shared on September 8, 2022

I hope it made you smile, as well.☺️


I’m still singing Elevation Worship’s song “Worthy.” God is so worthy to be praised. So worthy!🙏🏽

I pray you have a great day. May it be filled with lots of love, peace, and joy.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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I See You, God

Sometimes you have to stop what you’re doing and say, “I see You, God. I see You.”♥️

Shaun

I am truly blessed.
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God’s Whispers

God’s whispers have the power to quiet doubts and calm fears.

I don’t know about you, but just hearing this makes me breathe a little easier.

He’s so amazing!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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The Encourager

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I pray you’re doing well.🌸


“The Encourager”

That was the name of my mom’s monthly newsletter. She used to send them to friends and family in the early 2000s. After she died, that was one of the things her friends remembered about her. Here’s a copy. She would’ve been a great blogger.💗

The Encourager (April 2003) written by Dorothy Bradford

“No matter what we suffer or have lack of, when we learn to put God first, to love Him, and to recognize His voice and obey, we have assurance that all things are working to our good.”

What a word! A word that she lived by.


This is a short week! I pray you have a beautiful day. May God make you feel extra special today. You deserve it!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Move With Purpose

Be mindful to move with purpose.

Yes…

Move

With

Purpose

On purpose.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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Remain Rooted And Grounded In God

The waves and woes of life will toss you here and there. Sometimes, you may not know if you’re coming or going. But you have nothing to fear as long as you remain rooted and grounded in God. His covering is solid, unwavering. Trust Him. He’s got you!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Hopeful

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I sincerely hope you are well.🌸


Today, I’m doing the same as I did on this day three years ago. I’m keeping the message simple. No frills or extra words needed.

Remain hopeful.🙏🏽

I pray you have a beautiful day and wonderful week. May it be filled with love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun