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Second Time Around

Can’t you hear Shalamar singing “Second Time Around”? Well, I surely can. Smile

Well, this isn’t about a relationship, at least not the kind they were singing about. This one is about my second term as my association’s president-elect/president. Y’all, everything is finally making sense. I now understand why I’ve been given a second opportunity to serve.☺️

Feeling grateful. I’m blessed. Beyond blessed.🥰

Shaun

God’s plan is ALWAYS bigger!!♥️

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Never Give Up On Your Dreams

Good Morning☀️

Never give up on your dreams!

One good thing about social media is being able to witness God’s greatness through testimonies of growth, success, and manifested dreams. It’s the testimonies of others overcoming obstacles and hardships to finally succeeding and excelling that keep me believing. If God can do it for them, He most certainly can do it for me because I know He loves me. So, I cannot and will not give up on my dreams.

And YOU cannot afford to give up on yours, either. No matter how long it takes, never, ever give up on your dreams!♥️

I love you always,

Shaun

With God ALL things are possible.
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God First

Trust God. He’s got you.

Always keep God first. Everything else will fall into place.♥️

Love you much,

Shaun

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I Still Believe

Being reminded of my “Why” keeps me hopeful.

I hadn’t looked at all of my Facebook memories until moments ago. Six years ago, I created my social media platform, “Mississippi Thriving.” I posted my official welcome message in December of that year, so you may see me celebrate milestones in February and December.

Here’s what I wrote on this date in 2019 and 2020.

My nephews. Only two of my other babies. I have a lot of them.🥰

In the past six years, I have connected with so many wonderful people who share my same vision for a healthier, brighter, and thriving Mississippi. Although it may feel as if we’ll never see it happen in our lifetimes, I still believe it’s possible.

I must keep hope alive.♥️

Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Happy Sunday!☀️

Psalm 118:21–24 (NIV)

21. I will give You thanks, for You answered me; You have become my salvation.

22. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

23. the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.


Rejoice!

Today’s a new day, which means there’s still hope for something miraculously wonderful to happen. Never give up hope.

I love you,

Shaun

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You Lack Nothing

You lack nothing. You already have everything you need to accomplish whatever you need to at this moment. No need to keep waiting. Use what you have.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Saved to my photos on February 12. 2019. Photo credit: Unknown
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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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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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Create

Create!

Create whatever your heart desires.

Creating what you’ve envisioned may take years, but don’t let time and setbacks discourage you.

Never, ever stop creating.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Imagine BIGGER

Not sure where I found this image. I added the “NAH… GOD” part back in 2021.

You imagine BIG.

Then, you try to imagine BIGGER than that.

However, the real question is, “What does GOD consider BIGGER?”

Hmmm…

Because God’s idea of BIGGER is something I’m pretty sure we’ve never imagined.

Soooo…

What is BIGGER?

I guess only God knows.

And…

That’s when you say, “Blow my mind, God!”

Smile.♥️

Shaun