Distractions will come.
Setbacks will happen.
Never stop climbing.
Rest when needed.
Crawl if you must.
But never stop climbing.
You are so close to your dreams. Keep climbing.♥️
~ Shaun
Keep Climbing
Tag: believe
Beyond Blessed
“Beyond blessed,” is what I shared on this date last year, and it is exactly what I am feeling today. Feeling blessed, thankful, and grateful. Words can’t even begin to describe how thankful I am for the love, kindness, and support we received from thousands to help us get Marley back home. Y’all, please don’t let the negativity fool you, there is more good in the world than evil. Let’s embrace the good. Love you!♥️
Shaun
Overthinking
I needed this reminder today because that is exactly what I have been doing lately—overthinking. Last night I told my daughter that I couldn’t stop. I couldn’t turn my mind off. Seems like I have been trying to solve everyone’s problems lately, and none are directly mine. Yesterday, I could feel my body changing. I had become so stressed and tense. Had to force myself to do something other than work or think. Decided to put down my phone and watch “Annie,” the Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis one. I needed that bit of relief. I’m promising myself to do better today.♥️ ~Shaun
Facebook Memory: March 12, 2019
Good Morning! Here’s today’s social media find. I’m always thinking… often overthinking. Always trying to figure things out or solve a problem. Life is a mystery. We cannot predict what will happen next. We can only assume what will happen. Very few things in my life, have happened as expected. Honestly, I don’t believe anything has ever gone exactly as planned or imagined. So, today, I plan to stop overthinking and just let go. Totally trusting God.
Stop Running
Here’s one of my Facebook Memories from a year ago.
Facebook Memory: March 8, 2023
It’s not even mid-morning and I have a message:
Stop running from what you’re called to do and where you are called to be. God will equip you with everything you need when you need it. Trust Him.♥️
Well…
It’s time to stop running. You already know what you are called to do. Time to do it!
Don’t worry. God’s got you.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Hope, Part 2
Sometimes when I share, I share my thoughts as I am processing them, or as they are revealed to me. Yesterday, I had one of my “aha” moments about what I truly desired to achieve, not physically but spiritually. It wasn’t until I shared my message about hope on YouTube that I was able to put into words what that actually meant. Here’s what I shared:
“I have decided to build my foundation on hope. Not only hope for myself, but hope for others. It’s my desire to see a more hopeful world. I pray that I inspire others to remain hopeful through everything I do. Whether that’s through my posts, random encounters, or nutrition sessions and cooking demos. I must do my part to keep hope alive. The light is dimming. We cannot afford to let it go out.”
Please join me in keeping hope alive. Love you!♥️
Shaun
Believe
Facebook Memory: March 4, 2023
With God ALL things are possible. Just BELIEVE!♥️
Rest in God knowing that everything is in His hands.
Amen
“It’s O.K.” by Bebe and CeCe Winans
Hello March: I Am Expecting Great Things To Happen
Could not decide between the two memories so I am sharing both.
Facebook Memories
March 1, 2023
New Month
New Blessings
Wishing you a month of peace, love, happiness and blessings.♥️
March 1, 2022
New Month.
Never lower your expectations. Always expect something wonderful to happen!🌸
Never stop expecting great things to happen even when you can’t see or feel anything happening. There was a time when I had stopped expecting anything at all. I had lost all hope. So grateful that time was short lived.
Today, I am expecting great things happen because I know God loves me. I can never lose hope again. Not on this side of 50. I have witnessed too many great things happen in my life and for others to believe I have already received and/or experienced all life has to offer. I know there is so much more to come.
Hello March! I am expecting great things to happen.♥️
Shaun
Blessings Without The Struggle
Today’s blog is a short excerpt from my journal entry written on February 28, 2021. At the time, I happened to be listening to Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Sunday morning message, “Give Us An Awakening.” Here’s what I wrote:
Shaun, the gate is going to be open when you get there. You won’t have to push it open, it will just be open.
Listen, I am at a point where I refuse to accept that there will always be some sort of struggle before a blessing is received. I refuse to accept it as truth. There just has to be a time when we walk straight into our blessing(s). No struggle. No pain. Only bliss. And not in the afterlife.
So, today, instead of speaking in future tense, I am speaking as if it is so.
Shaun, you are at the gate. It’s open. Walk through.
Simple.
Walking through.♥️
Take Care,
Shaun
Trust God, He’s Working
Earlier today, James Fortune’s song, “I Trust You,” came to mind when I shared my earlier post, Obedience, on Instagram, so I attached the song to my story and reel. Here are the lyrics.
I Trust You by James Fortune
Lyrics: Genuis.com
Even though I can’t see
And I can’t feel your touch
I will trust you lord
How I love you so much
Though my nights may seem long
And I feel so alone
Lord my trust is in you
I surrender to you
So many painful thoughts
Travel through my mind
And I wonder how
I will make it through this time
But I trust you
Lord it’s not easy
Sometimes the pain in my life
Makes you seem far away
But I’ll trust you
I need to know you’re here
Through the tears and the pain
Through the heartache and rain
I’ll trust you
(James Fortune)
Oh God I trust You
Sometimes it’s so hard because
Everything that I see
Tells me not to believe
Everything that I see
Tells me not to believe
But i’ll trust you lord
You have never failed me
My past still controls me
Will this hurt ever leave’
I can only trust you
No one else like you do
So many painful thoughts
Travel through my mind
And I wonder how
I will make it through this time
But I trust you
Lord it’s not easy
Sometimes the pain in my life
Makes you seem far away
But I’ll trust you
I need to know, you’re here
Through the tears and the pain
Through the heartache and rain …
I can
I will
I must
Trust you
To me, the lyrics only convey part of the message. It’s James Fortune’s intro and spoken words throughout the song that carries the true message.
Be Blessed♥️
Shaun
Trusting God’s Plan
Here is an excerpt from last year’s Hello Sunday, which was written on this date.
Hello Sunday: February 26, 2023
Ultimately, God is in control and His plans reign supreme. I trust Him, completely.
Here are a few other things I have learned over this short period of time:
- Life is going to happen. I can try to manage it but I cannot control it.
- Suppressing my feelings only delays progress. In order to truly move forward, I have to feel and be honest about my feelings.
- Not to panic when things are not going according to my plan. It only means that God has something different in mind or He’s working a few things out.
Today, God is still in control, and I do trust His plans—whatever they may be (tired of trying to figure them out). Honestly, I am beginning to believe not knowing what God is doing is best. Yep, I’d rather not rack my brain trying to figure things out because I have 1) discovered it’s only a waste of time, 2) it’s a waste of emotional and mental energy, and 3) I can never predict what will happen (plot twists on 10!). So, yes, I’m going to leave my life in God’s hands and allow Him to do His job. I know whatever He has planned will ultimately be in my favor (because He loves me), better than I imagined (again, because He loves me), and all for His glory and purpose. Yes, it’s all about Him.
Praying you have a lovely day and wonderful week. Love you!♥️
Shaun
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