God is working! You may not see it or feel it, but He is. So hang in there. Don’t give up hope. Your time is coming. ~ Shaun
God Is Working
Tag: faith
Wednesday Writings
You cannot be who you’re going to be and who you used to be, at the same time.
Bishop T.D. Jakes
I shared this quote six years ago. Today, I feel like I’m finally living in the space of where I’m meant to be as well as becoming the woman I’m meant to become. It’s taken me a while to get here. HA! Almost half a century! (Smiling) But I’m here.
Yes.. I am here!
Okay, let me stop and give myself roses for making it thus far because I absolutely deserve them.
You see, I’m so proud of myself for not giving up when times got hard. Oooo.. if you only knew how many times I just wanted to give up and settle where I was. I’m also proud of myself for rolling with the punches. Whew! I’ve taken so many hits over the years– disappointments, heartaches, heartbreaks and losses. Sometimes I stumbled. Sometimes I fell. However, through the grace and strength of God (all Him) I always managed to bounce back stronger than ever. Yes, you best believe I’m resilient!
Lastly, but most importantly, I’m so proud of my relationship with God. Y’all, for as far back as 5 or 6 years old, I have always acknowledged God’s presence in my life. I love my relationship with Him and I love where He’s taking me. Even though I can’t see the entire picture, I can look back over my life and see where I’ve been compared to where I am now, and know my future will be great. Y’all, I’m truly blessed.
So, to refer back to the quote. No, I cannot be who I used to be and who I’m going to be, at the same time. Wouldn’t be honoring God if I did. It’s called–
Maturing
Growing
Evolving
Becoming Me
Thanks for reading and following my journey to becoming the person God’s called me to be. Enjoy your day!
Shaun
Moment of Silence
Today I would like to ask you to take a moment of silence to remember those who have recently lost their lives to mass shootings in the United States (May 14 – 24, 2022):
Buffalo, New York (Supermarket)
May 14, 2022
10 lives taken
Laguna Woods, California (Church)
May 15, 2022
1 life taken
Uvalde, Texas (Elementary School)
May 24, 2022
21 lives taken
Prayers for their loved ones who are heartbroken and confused. Prayers for those who are saddened, hurt and angered by those who fail to recognize and address the racial and ethnical issues we have in the U.S.; as well as the gun violence that continues to plague the United States. As much as I desire to see the good in everyone, I’m actually beginning to believe that some people are incapable of love, empathy and compassion. Because if they were, they would care more about lives than their agendas.
I have to remain hopeful or I will become like them.
Shaun
Trust God
Trust God. You may not know where He’s leading you, but He does. Trust Him. ~ Shaun
Faith
It’s so easy to become distracted and discouraged by what we see; and what we see changes daily. This is why we must focus on the promise, God’s promise. If HE said it, it WILL BE. Period! ~ Shaun
Hang in There
Smile. God is still working. Whatever He began, He will finish. Hang in there. ~ Shaun
Believe
Never stop believing.
In spite of what you see, how you feel, or how long it takes.
Never stop believing.
Even if it’s only a smidget of faith.
Never stop believing.
Shaun
Take the First Step
I’m learning this more and more. Take the first step and God will do the rest. I’m not going to lie, taking the first step isn’t always easy. Sometimes you have to take it afraid and sometimes you have to take it alone. However, in the long run, you’ll look back and realize it was all worth it.
Big Faith: The Size of a Mustard Seed
Very Random Blog
Yesterday I posted my first blog! I’m excited because I’m following through with something I love. I have NO idea where I’m going. None. All I know is that I’m moving and I can’t stop. – Journal entry dated December 7, 2017
So far I have published almost 450 blogs between this site and my other. Yesterday, I posted the quote, “Success requires sacrifice which requires discipline.” I added the following to the post I shared on Twitter:
After reading #WillSmith’s memoir, I truly believe anything’s possible. Too often we allow others to define what our success should look like. But it’s personal and should only be defined by us.
Align your sacrifices and discipline with what you truly want and it will happen.✨
I added even more to my Facebook and Instagram posts. For me, success is not based on financial goals or popularity. It is based on the ability to do what I love, which includes making positive connections and spreading love, kindness and hope. These are the things that fulfill me. And believe me, each of them requires sacrifice and discipline.
I do love my life.
Shaun
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