I originally wrote something different for my first post today than what I shared. After I had written what I wrote, I heard that still small, almost faint voice say, “Delete it.” And I obeyed. When I clicked on YouTube to watch something inspirational, this video was there—a message from the late Dr. Charles Stanely. The title says it all, “Listening To God.” Here’s the video and link:
Eight years ago, I was listening to The Winans and Anita Baker’s “Ain’t No Need To Worry.” The song says (Lyrics: LyricFind)—
Ain’t no need in worrying what the night is gonna bring, it’ll be all over in the morning.
There’s a fear of night fall, when darkeness comes and covers all the day. Sometimes we feel pain, but there are things that we can change, just pray.
Ain’t no need to worry, what the night is gonna bring, it’ll be all over in the morning.
Troubles come, but they do past, heartaches, hurts, oh but, they don’t last always. Sometimes we feel pain, but there are things that we can change, just pray.
Ain’t no need to worry, what the night is gonna bring, it’ll be all over in the morning.
In the morning, the morning, it’ll be all over in the morning.
It’ll be all over in the morning.
Makes no different how dark the night, if you trust in God, it’ll be alright; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
It makes no difference how long the day, trust in God, He’ll make a way; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
Weeping will last, but only for awhile, but when the sun shines, you’ll wear a smile; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
And I say, thank you Jesus, in the presence of all those who hear my voice; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
In the morning, the morning, it’ll be all over in the morning.
This memory made me smile. It’s so timely. So many can use a little encouragement at the moment, including myself.
Over the past few days, I have watched my lifelong dream of a kinder, healthier, and safer world crumble before my eyes. First, the president withdrew us from the Paris Climate Agreement, and then the World Health Organization (this one hurt!). Now, there is uncertainty regarding the future of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. If another outbreak, of any kind, were to occur, no one would know about it. This means we will be unable to prevent avoidable deaths. And then there’s everything else that moved us forward as a nation that’s now setting us back. So, yeah… this has been one tough week.
Soooo….
Seeing the words “Be Encouraged” made me smile and momentarily gave me a sense of hope.
I know God is with us. I know God is in control. I also know that certain things have to happen for better to come. Since the beginning of time, there hasn’t been an era without conflict, a great disaster, or some form of devastation. Well, now it’s our time.
I’m staying in prayer and trusting God. I won’t say too much, but God had already prepared me for this right before my 50th birthday. At the time, I didn’t understand what He was saying, but now I do.
Y’all, I know God’s got us. I don’t doubt that at all. However, I am still human, and my heart hurts.
This is all I have at the moment. I pray you have an amazing day!
Thanking God for His love, mercy, and grace. For His covering and guidance. For protecting me from hurts and harm. For keeping my family safe and healthy.
God, I thank you.🙏🏽
Beyond Blessed
There’s so much happening at the moment. We must remember that what affects one affects all.
I pray you’re having a wonderful day. May God continue to bless and keep you in his care. Stay covered.♥️
Singing Walter Hawkins’ “Be Grateful.” The song says (Lyrics: MusixMatch)—
God has not promised me sunshine That’s not the way it’s supposed to be But a little rain mixed with God’s sunshine A little pain, makes me appreciate the good times
Be grateful, be grateful
God desires to feel your longings Every pain that you feel, He feels them Just like you, but He can’t afford to make you feel only good Then you can’t appreciate the good times
Be grateful, be grateful, be grateful Because there’s someone else who’s worser than you, be grateful Because there’s someone else who’d love to be in your shoes Be grateful, God said it would never, never forsake you Be grateful
The rain definitely makes me appreciate the sunshine.
Grateful and blessed.♥️
Shaun
**Side note: Y’all, the organ (instrument) was everything back in the day!! Whew!!! C.O.G.I.C. If you know, you know!! GLORY!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
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