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Smile, You Are Loved

Good Morning☀️

Smile. You are loved!

Have a wonderfully, blessed day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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God Chose You: Chosen (Designs)

For a few years I shared the same message—“God chose you.” Last year, I reshared my post from 2023, not realizing I was following the changes in the designs.

Unfortunately, I failed to create a design for last year (2024). However, I did find a version of the message that was created a couple of months later, and I’m also including a version I’ve already created this year. So, I guess you can say this is more about the design than the message, but do make note of the message. Smile

2022 and 2023

As you can see, my style has changed over the years, and I love it! Hopefully, I won’t forget to create one for next year’s post. Maybe I’ll put it on my calendar.☺️

Anyhow…

Remember, God chose YOU for this specific time and season to do what only YOU can do. YOU are His chosen vessel.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 61

Being obedient to God when you don’t understand the assignment is probably one of the most difficult things to do. If you’re like me—you know, human—you’ll probably have questions…lots of questions. However, you follow through because you were asked to do so.

I’m learning more and more to take myself out of the assignment and just be obedient—more of God and less of me. I don’t have to know why or the outcome of my ask. All I need to do is obey.♥️ ~Shaun

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I Feel Like Going On

Good Morning☀️

Woke up with the song “I Feel Like Going On” playing over and over in my head. The song says—

“I feel like going on. I feel like going on. Though trials come on every hand, I feel like going on.”

The message—Keep going!

Keep Going!!!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

You’ve come too far and weathered too many storms to give up now. Keep going!

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Peace

A word, indeed…

“If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.” – Marvin Gaye

Wishing you peace.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Do It Now

If there is something you desire to do, do it! Do it NOW! Waiting for the perfect time to get started only delays progress and time—time that you could actually be doing what you love.

I’ve been feeling this a lot lately. As we know, tomorrow’s not promised. All we have is today. I don’t know about you, but I would hate to leave this world without at least attempting to do the things I love. I just can’t do it, and won’t.


I pray your day is going well. Smile♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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The Gift

Good Morning☀️

As I said three years ago, “You are the gift.” The most valuable gift you could possibly give is yourself. Your presence and essence are irreplaceable. It’s YOU that’s wanted and needed. Yes, it’s YOU.

YOU are the gift!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

Remember your worth—you are priceless.😘
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Smile😊

ALSO…

On this date last year, I celebrated 1000 consecutive days of posting. Today makes 1366 days!!🌟🎉


Keep smiling and continue doing what you love. Your smiles and work give others hope.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Doing What I Love, Part 2

Y’all, I am in tears right! When I tell you this post has me crying like a baby.😭

Listen, I’m just out here doing what I love doing. It’s not fake. It’s not for publicity. It’s really what I love doing. I’m so fortunate and blessed that God has allowed me to live out my dreams. I don’t take my life or opportunities for granted. I may not understand all of my assignments, but I know they’re part of me fulfilling His purpose.

I am beyond blessed.♥️

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My Journey With God, No. 60

This morning’s message from God to me was Joel Osteen’s “Unconditional Trust,” originally shared on March 26, 2017. Before watching the video, I was led to look and see what I had written in my journal or saved in my photos on that date. I discovered that on that date, I was preparing for our annual state dietetics meeting. I was the president of our association that year. Also on that date, I referenced the date March 26, 2015—the day I learned I would be the president-elect for 2015-2016.

Whew! Talk about a full-circle moment.

Now, here I am again, president–elect of the same state association. Didn’t know it was even possible. I had written off this path of my journey as lessons learned. Thought that was how God would use it. Yet, here I am again.

I needed Pastor Osteen’s word. I don’t always understand… correction… I never understand what God is doing until after it’s done. However, I am learning to trust Him unconditionally. Who knew I’d be in this position again? What’s great about this time around is that I am not starting from scratch. I’m starting with more knowledge and experience.

Side Note: I just want to give you a glimpse of what’s so mind-boggling to me, what I have been trying to grasp. In 2016 (the year of my presidency), Donald Trump won his first presidential election. Now here are again, at the beginning of his second term. You see what I mean about a full-circle moment. Definitely not a coincidence. And y’all know I live in Mississippi, right? Times were interesting then. Not sure how interesting they’ll be this time. Again, not starting from scratch but with more experience and knowledge. I’m forever asking, “God, what are You doing?” Lol! When I say God has a sense of humor, this is what I’m speaking of. Gotta laugh.

This journey is definitely not for the weak.♥️ ~Shaun

P.S. There’s a little lagniappe at the end of Joel Osteen’s video. Fast forward about 20 minutes and you’ll see it. When I tell you God is sooooo good! So very good. I just love the way He loves me. Beyond Blessed.🥰

Unconditional Trust” by Pastor Joel Osteen