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It Gets Better

Here’s a screenshot of a post Lewis Howes shared on this day a year ago. The message—It gets better. Life gets better. One day you’ll find the joy and peace you’ve always longed for.♥️

I love you much,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 68

“Hey Mr. D.J.” (Remix)

Found this screenshot in my photos from February 26, 2019. Since it wasn’t in my Facebook memories, I checked to see what I had written in my journal, and here’s what I found.

After writing about a dream that I had earlier that morning, I wrote—

“So “La, La, La” by Zhane keeps playing over and over in my head. Lord! Talking about feeling crazy!! Yes, my dreams are haunted. But, that entire album has been playing over and over in my head for the past month.”

Side Note: “For A Reason” or “Everything Happens For A Reason” was the main song I kept hearing. It ended up staying with me the entire year. Then, when my brother passed that October, I felt that was probably the reason I kept hearing it. Life…

Anyhoo… back to my journal entry and dream.

“When I woke up all of the anxiety I’d been feeling was gone. It was replaced with peace. 

Message: God will not deliver you something that will bring chaos to your life. He will send you peace. Everything will be alright.”


Today’s message is the same, and I’m sharing it with you—God will not send you chaos but peace. Everything will be alright.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Let God Lead

As I was scrolling through my Facebook memories, I saw a post from ten years ago that prompted me to see what I had written in my journal on February 26, 2015. Here’s how my entry began—

February 26, 2015, Shaun’s Journal Entry

“Lord please help me allow you to lead. Help me let you have total control over my life. I must admit giving up control is scary, but at this moment- tired, broke, and confused, I have no other choice.

Letting go and letting God! Lord please guide my footsteps today.”

I also wrote that I was listening to “Something About the Name Jesus.” Smiling. Smiling because I’m not where I used to be. Smiling because I made it through, and I definitely couldn’t have done it without reverencing Jesus. I’m truly blessed.

Allow God to guide your footsteps. He won’t lead you wrong.♥️

I love you always,

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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Faith

I had the image below saved in my photos. It’s a simple reminder of the magnitude of faith.

Saved on February 20, 2020. Image Credit: Unknown

All you need is a mustard seed size of faith, and mountains will move.♥️

I love you much,

Shaun

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Happy Love Day, Part 2

♥️

Not only are you loved, but YOU are love. Yes, you are one of the truest definitions of love. You were divinely created to be so. Believe me, God wouldn’t have it any other way. The way you selflessly give and pour into others is unmatched. Your heart is pure, and your kindness is genuine. When you smile, others feel it. When you say, “I love you,” you mean it.

Yes, YOU are love.

Love you,

Shaun

Now, look into the mirror and read it again.😘

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Grateful and Blessed

Good Morning☀️

I’m so grateful for God’s love, mercy, and grace. To experience them all is a blessing.

I’m blessed.

You’re blessed.

We’re blessed.

I pray your day is just as amazing as you are!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Smiling From Ear To Ear

Good Morning☀️

This morning I am smiling from ear to ear! Can’t you hear Beyoncé singing “Love On Top”? Well, I surely can. (Smile.)

Well… I’m not smiling because I finally got a man or won the lottery. Lol! Nope. I’m smiling because…….

Beyoncé won a Grammy for ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!🌟🌟🌟

Aaaahhhhh!!!

Y’all, I can’t stop smiling!

Listen, this makes today’s Facebook memory even more special.

His timing is PERFECT!

Talk about beautiful. She waited patiently—for years. YEARS!!!

I am soooo happy for her!

Yesterday started off rough but ended up being a great day, and I intend to carry that same energy into today.

God is so good. I’m so very thankful He loves me.🙏🏽


I pray you have a wonderful day and a fabulously blessed week!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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God’s Got Us: Keep Going!

And we did finish strong!🙏🏽

I guess we could say the same about how 2025 has begun; however, instead of saying weird, I would say extremely intense. Hopefully, things are coming down a bit. Either way, it’s just good to know God’s got us. He kept us through all of the craziness of last year and will keep us this year. Stay in prayer, and by all means, stay covered. Don’t you dare step out without God!♥️

Love you,

Shaun