Life happens, and seasons come and go; however, God NEVER changes. Keep Him close and stay covered. He’s got you.♥️ ~ Shaun
Seasons Change: God Remains the Same
Tag: God’s plan
Surrender And Be Obedient
Today’s a new day! Time to get up and get moving. So grateful I am still here and blessed. Amen
Here’s a quote from last year’s journal entry. Y’all, God’s word is always on time. Always! Trust where He’s guiding you.
Shaun’s Journal Entry: September 5, 2022
“Trust that the One who created us knows us best because He’s the one who created us. When we surrender and be obedient, God is lining us up for so much greater. The walk of obedience leads to a life unimaginable. Even though it seems hard at the moment it will be worth it.” Alex Seeley (TBN’s Better Together Series)
Surrender and be obedient. God has something greater planned. Love you!♥️
Shaun
Worthy To Receive
Here’s a gem from four years ago, September 4, 2019. Sometimes when I reread what I’ve written, I ask myself why did it take so long for that particular message to sink in. I mean, God would reveal things to me; however, it would take me years to fully grasp the message or assignment and follow through. Gotta love life…
Facebook Memory: September 4, 2019
Good Morning! Today’s social media find is personal. Yep… A.K.A. long post.☺️
Last week I posted, “God’s revelations are mind blowing.” Then I took a short social media break to reflect on what He was showing me. My last blog, “More Than Life To Me,” was about God revealing even more to me about myself. It was like the most insecure part of me had been exposed, not to others, but to me. Yeah, I believe there are things about ourselves that we try to keep hidden from ourselves. Just pitiful!🤦🏽♀️ Unfortunately, they’re typically the ones that keep us from leaving our comfort zones. They’re not bad, but they keep us from growing.
So, for as long as I can remember, I have never felt worthy of good things. I have always believed others deserved them more than me. That’s why it’s always been so easy for me to celebrate others. When I post things like, “If God can do it for Tyler Perry, he can do it for us, too!” I’m actually speaking to everyone besides myself. RARELY do I include myself. One reason is, I really do like watching God work and seeing people prosper. The other is I’ve never felt worthy enough to receive those kinds of blessings.
Well, God has been working – ON ME! A few days ago, I experienced something that I had never experienced before, true love. Love like no other. (You’ll have to read my blog to find out 😉 More Than Life To Me). Then yesterday another revelation came as I was interviewing someone for a position. I witnessed myself become who I am. I’M A BOSS!
It was like a light switch went on inside of me. I’ve always been in charge of things. I mean, I’m the person who’s always chosen to lead or manage something. Not because I want to, it just happens. So I have never owned the role. I’ve only gone with the flow. But yesterday, something changed. I realized I’ve been placed in this position because I earned it. I’M WORTHY of it.
I shared my story because I know I can’t be the only one who’s experienced this or is experiencing it. Know your worth. Be open to receive all God has for you. Don’t take any of it for granted. In one of my previous posts I said I believe God blesses us even more when He sees us happy. Well, I believe He blesses us even more when WE humbly realize we deserve to be happy. God is good!
I keep telling y’all God is working.😉
Well, I really wish I could report that my life skyrocketed after that inspiring post. But nope, it actually took a plunge. When I tell you the months that followed my newfound awareness were mentally and emotionally challenging. Whew!! Part of me wishes I could turn back time to redo a few things. However, I have lived long enough to know that everything that happens is somehow meant to happen. It’s called life. I’m not going to lie, I don’t fully understand why we experience certain things; however, I do know and believe that every experience is meant to prepare us for something greater in life.
Just reread my blog from September 1, 2019, More Than Life To Me. When I tell you I am in tears. I absolutely love the way God loves me. Surrendering all to Him and trusting Him completely. Also trusting myself to love me better and FIRST (after God, of course). Yes, self love is a must, not an option.♥️
I pray you have a glorious day and fabulous week. I love you!
Shaun
Hello Sunday
Hello! Hello! Hello! I pray you are having a wonderful weekend. Here’s today’s message and a few verses from Matthew Chapter 6:
Keep standing. God’s got you!
Matthew 6:30-34 NIV
30. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?
31. So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
32. For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
That’s all I have for now. Please enjoy the rest of your day. Love you!♥️
Shaun
Allowing God to Shepherd
Here’s today’s YouTube message, “What If?”, by Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor. When I tell you it was exactly what I needed. Y’all, I have been trying to shepherd my life instead of allowing God to do so. I realize it’s a control thing. Accepting that I am just a sheep makes so much more sense, and it alleviates the pressure of trying to figure everything out. God already has that under control. Even when I feel like I have deviated from His plan, I must trust that He will guide me back to where I am meant to be. No mistake is beyond God’s repair. Amen
Allowing God to shepherd.
I pray that this message blesses you as much as it did me.♥️
This is Year50
Shaun
Happy September!
It’s a new month and a brand new day. Let’s give God the glory and LIVE!♥️ ~ Shaun
Purposed For Thriving
If God said it, touched it, and blessed it, then it is purposed for thriving. Nothing or no one can stop it from doing so.♥️ ~Shaun
Hello Sunday
Today’s a new day and the first day of a new week. Whatever goals we failed to accomplish last week can be accomplished this week. Don’t sweat it!
This week let’s remember to:
– consult God first
– follow His guidance
– give ourselves grace if we falter
– keep going
I am a living witness that everything will work out according to God’s plan.
Transparent moment…
I really wanted to end my encouraging words with – “We may not always understand His plans, but know that they will always work out in our favor.” But every time I wrote that or something similar like – “whatever His plans might be” – I would erase it. Didn’t want to taint the encouragement with any notion of unpleasantries. Well… life and God’s plans are not always pleasant. Honestly, sometimes they are downright hard to comprehend and they hurt.
Exactly one year ago, my mom was admitted to the ICU and was in a coma for almost a week. Nothing was the same afterwards. She suffered for months before she passed. Honestly, it’s so hard to see the good in any of it other than our bond became stronger. But why couldn’t it have happened differently? Why couldn’t the same thing have happened while she was better? We could have done so many more things together. UGH!!!
Even though part of me wants to encourage others and myself, the other part of me is sad and hurting at the moment. Y’all, I miss my momma! All I want to do is scream!!!!
Yeah… this is how I’m really feeling today. I do pray that you have a blessed day and an awesome week. Be blessed.♥️
Shaun
P.S. I am going to be okay. I know God’s got me.
It’s Shaun’s World
The other day while I was doing a little soul searching, I had one of my aha moments. My journey, my world, is an experience that is meant to be shared in real time. As I have said many times before, if I wanted transparency from others, I needed to be transparent myself. My tests and testimonies are meant to be shared now, daily; not in a book later.
Y’all, my life is not perfect. You’re surprised, right?! Laughing. Nope, it’s far from perfect. Here I am, 50 years old, and still do not have life figured out. Sometimes I feel like a twenty year old who believes they still have time to make mistakes until they figure out what works for them. Then there are other times when I feel like I need to buckle down and be serious about life. The latter usually happens after I see people with their stuff together.
Honestly… and I am being so transparent and serious right now… I cannot pinpoint exactly when my life changed. Most of my life I was so serious about what I wanted out of life and was adamant about getting it. Yes, there were setbacks, but I always bounced back with a force to be and do better. I had dreams and goals. Now it’s like my drive is gone. Seems like I spend most of my time chasing the drive rather than the dream. My momentum seems to come in spurts. Basically, I’m tired. That’s it! I’m tired. I’m tired of being in charge. I’m tired of making decisions. I’m tired of taking care of everybody and everything. I’m tired of chasing a forever moving target. I have been in charge of, taking care of, and making decisions for other people since I was around five years old (that’s as far back as I can remember having to do so) and I am straight tied (not tired).
One of my life long goals was to retire before age 50 and live out the rest of my life doing whatever I pleased. Well, I actually retired twelve years ago. While I was manifesting my retirement I should have been manifesting some good money to go along with the retirement. Just saying. Laughing.
I can’t lie, I am actually living in what I wanted, what I manifested (I’m telling you it’s real). So why am I 1) still trying to do things I really do not want to do and 2) not fully enjoying this time I have been blessed to have? Again, it’s like I am chasing a drive that’s no longer here instead of resting in God’s goodness as I should be.
I’ll figure things out sooner or later. I guess this is what Year50 is all about–figuring out how I truly want to live out the rest of my life. Will I continue trying to do things I have no desire to do (because it’s surely not working) or do what I really want to do?
Anyhoo… only time will tell. I pray y’all have a wonderful weekend. Love you!♥️
Shaun
Again, Stay Protected
Y’all, when I say this message is weighing so heavily on me today. Last Thursday I shared this message and I feel so compelled to share it again. Please, please, please stay under God’s protection. Use your discernment before acting. If it doesn’t feel right, it’s not right. It may look good on the surface, but underneath it’s meant to destroy you. Whew!!!
Listen, I have never liked doomsday messages so believe me, this is not that. The Bible says that the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy–John 10:10. Stick with God. Stay under His protection. I am a living witness that when something doesn’t feel right, it’s not. If something seems too good to be true, and you KNOW God was guiding you somewhere different, then do not accept what’s being offered. You may feel like you made the biggest mistake in the world by not accepting what was offered; however, when you look back months, maybe even be years later, you will realize you made the best decision. Slow progression the right way is better than fast progression the wrong way.
Whew! That’s all I have for you. Listen, dodge that bullet! Stay protected. And watch God work!
Love you!♥️
Shaun
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