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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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Look At God

Once again, I’m singing Koryn Hawthorne’s song “Look At God.”

Singing—

“I’m not confused. I know what He’s done. Check the reviews. Count every battle He’s won.”

Yessss…

There’s absolutely no way I can take any credit for anything He’s done. I am so blessed.

I pray you had a great day. I’m finally winding down. Think I’ll watch a movie, or… the movie will watch me.🤭 I’m tired.

Wishing you a peaceful night.♥️

Love you always,

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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My Journey With God, No. 97

“Consistent & Sustainable“ were my focus words for 2020.


Today, the word “consistent” has been on my mind, hence the reason for the image above. I had to see if I had shared anything about it lately and happened to find that screenshot in my photos. Now that I see that the word “sustainable” was added, the message is clear.

Nothing is sustainable without consistency.

Talk about a word!


I hear you, God!♥️

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