Could not decide between the two memories so I am sharing both.
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March 1, 2023
Hello March!🌷 New Month New Blessings Wishing you a month of peace, love, happiness and blessings.♥️
March 1, 2022
New Day. 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.♥️
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.
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.
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.
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!♥️
Y’all, there is so much going on in the world. So much hate, chaos and negativity. Lately, I have been wondering if I really want to still be here in 50 years. What would that look like? Would I be a survivor of some disaster? It’s a lot to think about.
However, with that being said, I cannot allow what’s happening in the world make me lose hope or faith in God. I know He is still in control and His love is everlasting. Better days are ahead. Better months, years, decades and centuries are ahead. I cannot give up hope. WE must not give up hope.🙏🏽♥️ ~Shaun
We must keep hope alive. We must make sure it’s seen and felt in every thing we do and through every contact we make. We cannot afford to let hope die.
Listen, my attempt at posting something completely original is already out the window. Laughing. I looked at my Facebook memories and just had to share this gem from last year.
Facebook Memory: February 18, 2023
You do not have to see the entire picture before making a move. Just make the move and trust God to guide you through the unknown.♥️
I am going to add—because it’s what I have been doing lately—you don’t even have to see the picture at all. God’s word is enough. Trust it and move.
Some of the things I have experienced recently have required me to make quick decisions. I haven’t had the luxury of waiting days to think of how different decisions could play out. They have been those “God’s hands is on this, now move” situations. Basically, I haven’t had time to create fake scenarios that would self-sabotage opportunities. When God says it’s a good opportunity, I move. And at that first gut feel that something that sounds good isn’t right, I decline it quickly. Don’t even give it a chance to linger in my mind. Listen, I can think of all kinds of ways to make bad “good” opportunities align with my goals and purpose. Doing so in the past only delayed things I could have or should have been doing. Lessons learned.
Here’s my advice or what I have been living by. Trust God and move. No questions asked. Know the difference between the fear of doing something new and a true gut warning. Believe me, God will confirm your move within minutes. That, “Didn’t you ask for XYZ” is often the only confirmation needed.
Well, this is all I have right now. My daughter is leaving this morning going back to her new home. She and her fiancé came home last weekend for the Super Bowl and stayed the entire week (both work remotely). It was so great having her home. Last night we had one of our long, deep conversations. Honestly, I am not sure what we discussed but it was wonderful. I just love hearing her views on different topics, even though we don’t always agree. She’s a realist and I am…a bit different. Smile. However, all while she was talking I kept thinking, “This is my child.” Y’all, I am so proud of my two. Listen, they are not perfect but they are sooo perfect for me. I am blessed.
So grateful God gives us multiple opportunities to make right decisions (sometimes within seconds—those “are you sure you should do this” moments). Intuition is key. If it doesn’t feel right, steer clear.
I agree, ONE decision can change the entire trajectory of life.
I often wonder what life would have been like had I stayed in Kansas after graduation; had I not joined the Air Force. Would I still be living in the same town? Would I be married with several kids? What kind of career would I have?
There are so many instances where one decision could have significantly changed my life. Also where one decision did change my life. Overall, I am satisfied with the decisions I made. Could have made a few more wiser ones, but I didn’t, and it is what it is. Smiling
Praying God gives me the wisdom and courage (fear is a bugaboo) to make better decisions as I navigate through the next 50 years of life.♥️
Happy Sunday! Over the last few years, I have written about being “chosen” so I am going to continue with the same theme. Here are a few captions from past years:
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find myself asking God, “Why me?”. His answer is always, “I chose YOU.”
I’m not going to lie, sometimes I have a hard time understanding why my life is as it is. Then I’m reminded that although small, I’m still a piece of God’s beautiful puzzle – uniquely made, will only fit where I’m designed to be, and will noticeably be missed if I don’t show up. It also means He’s confident that I can achieve any task He’s assigned.♥️
Whenever I wonder why God chose me, I’m reminded that He hand picked and uniquely designed me to fulfill a particular purpose that ONLY I can fulfill. I was chosen. Same with you! YOU are the ONLY one who can fulfill your unique purpose. YOU were chosen!♥️
Whew! I do not know about you, but being chosen does not always feel like an honor. Sometimes it feels like a burden.
Now, I know the word “chosen” sounds all glamorous and only applies to a select few. However, that’s not so. You, my friend, were also chosen. Smile. Whether you believe it or not, or wanted to be or not, you were chosen to fulfill God’s plan.
As I mentioned earlier, we are all pieces of God’s beautiful puzzle and here to fulfill a purpose. Although we see ourselves as one dimensional pieces, we are actually one of a kind, multi–dimensional pieces. Every facet of our lives are either fulfilling a purpose or meeting a need that only we can. We are so uniquely made that when we try to fit into other spaces we never quite fit. It’s because it’s not where we were chosen to be.
That’s all for now! It’s still early so I think I will go back to sleep. Wishing you a fabulous Sunday. Love you!♥️
Woohoo!!! (confetti and streamers falling) Today marks 1000 consecutive days of posting! Yessss!!! Y’all, I have not missed a single day!
When I started my blog, I had no idea where it would take me or how long I would do it. It was one of those things I thought of in the middle of the night and created. Not much thought went into it. I just felt like writing some place other than my journal, and that’s when It’s Shaun’s World was created. At the time, I was leery about the title. It felt so self–centered. But then I had to remember my blog was actually about my world and that I was inviting readers along for the ride. Those who wanted to ride along could, and those who didn’t, could hop off at any time. Everything isn’t for everyone. Over the years, it has evolved from sharing stories solely about myself and my daily life to a reflection of life along with words of inspiration and encouragement…and a little bit of Godly wisdom—which birthed Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.
Y’all, I am forever fascinated with the way God moves and works. I just love watching Him work. It amazes me how He can turn a simple thought into a masterpiece. Now, I am not calling what I am creating, masterpieces, but they are totally unique to me and I am watching them evolve. If you haven’t noticed yet, I am intrigued by evolution. It just amazes me how things in life evolve. They are forever changing…mostly for the good. Don’t let the negativity and social media fool you. Great things are happening!
Let me not get sidetracked.
It’s Shaun’s World captures my evolution—my loves, hopes, dreams, progressions, setbacks, fears, weaknesses, heartbreaks, disappointments, attempts, creativity, and new heights. It captures everything. So, today, to commemorate my evolution and 1000 days of consistency and dedication, I would like to introduce my latest creation, Shaun’s Daily Inspiration YouTube channel! Shaun’s Daily Inspiration is part of my purpose and calling, and I can see it evolving.
Now, the channel is in the development stage. It was one of those things I woke up in the middle of the night and created. Listen, between 2:30 AM and 4:30 AM is when I am the most creative. I am not quite sure where I want to go with it yet, but I will know, eventually. If you would like to join that journey, please subscribe to Shaun’s Daily Inspiration. It’s where you can get a daily dose of inspiration and encouragement in 30 seconds or less. It’s definitely a work in progress. I am already anxious to see where it will be a year from now. Yes, I’m already excited!
Anyhoo…That’s all I have for you at the moment. Thank you for being a part of my evolution and journey. I appreciate the reads, likes, comments and shares. Thank you soooo much for being part of my world. Okay, now I am hearing Ariel singing, “Part of Your World.” I just love my life. Smile
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