No matter what the day brings, life is so worth living.
Keep smiling!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
Keep Smiling, Life Is so Worth Living
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My Strength vs God’s Strength
Good Morning☀️
How are you?
I hope and pray you’re doing well.🌸
Philippians 4:12–13
12. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
13. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
The song I’m hearing as I write is Whitney Houston’s “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” The song says—
I thought I’d never make it through
I had no hope to hold on to, I
I thought I would break
I didn’t know my own strength
And I crashed down, and I tumbled
But I did not crumble
I got through all the pain
I didn’t know my own strength
Survived my darkest hour
My faith kept me alive
I picked myself back up
Hold my head up high
I was not built to break
I didn’t know my own strength
I thought I’d never find my way
I thought I’d never lift that weight
I thought I would break
I didn’t know my own strength…
Lyrics: LyricFind
You know how sometimes you need a release and don’t know you need one. Well, I guess that time is now because the tears are flowing. I have no idea where they’re coming from. At this moment, I’m exhaling and leaning on God’s strength. I’ve been leaning on my strength for much too long and I’m tired. It’s funny because I hadn’t realized that I was doing it. I thought I was relying on God’s strength, but for a while it’s been mine. Today, I’m letting go. I’m releasing everything into God’s hands. Amen
Whose strength are you relying on? Yours or God’s?
I pray it’s God’s. Rest in Him and let Him be your strength.
I pray you have an exceptionally blessed day. May God grant you peace, love, and joy.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
Grace
The quote is true. Grace will take you places hustling can’t. I’m so grateful to be covered by God’s grace. So grateful for the doors God’s grace has opened and is opening.
May God’s grace continue to cover us.
Amen🙏🏽♥️
Shaun
June 2, 2014
Good Morning☀️
How are you?
I pray you’re doing wonderful!🌺
June 2, 2014 at 6:59 AM
I wish I knew what I was thinking at that very moment. I wonder if I had caught a glimpse of my future. I was in New Orleans getting ready for Day Two of my culinary experience. Actually, it was a culinary media training where I was being trained to speak in front of a camera while preparing food. Even though I still haven’t done much with the training, it was a great experience, and I met some wonderful people.
I really do love my life.
I didn’t write anything in my journal on that day; however, when I returned home, I wrote:
“New Orleans was definitely a great professional experience. I came back with a sense of worth. I felt like I could actually accomplish my goals. I now have a different outlook on life & my role in this universe. I am destined for greatness & there’s nothing wrong with it. Thank you God for helping me realize my potential.”
Wow! So many gems in that statement. What an interesting, roller coaster ride of an eleven years it has been, and now I’m here. Here in this time and space. What will I do with it?
Well, that’s all for now. I pray you have a great day and wonderfully blessed week.
I love you!♥️
Shaun
Follow God’s Guidance
Good Morning☀️
How are you?
I hope you’re well.🌸
Last year I wrote, “God’s guidance is strategic. Trust Him and trust His plan.”
God has a purpose and plan for our lives that even we aren’t privileged to know. He only asks that we be obedient and trust Him.
So, that thing He’s been telling you to do—yeah.. you know, that thing—do it! I don’t care how small or insignificant it may seem or how big and challenging it appears—do it. It’s part of God’s plan.
Follow God’s guidance. He knows where He’s taking you. Trust Him.
I pray you have the loveliest of days and a beautiful weekend.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
Smile 2.0
Smile.
You are still here.
You are blessed.
And…
You are so very loved.
So, smile!♥️
I love you much,
Shaun
Be Still And Have Faith
Good Morning☀️
How are you?
I hope you’re well.🌸
“Be still and have faith” is how I ended last year’s journal entry (May 26, 2024). I was becoming antsy and impatient because life wasn’t moving at the pace I wanted. I felt like I needed to do something. I needed to make things happen on my own because God wasn’t moving fast enough for me. I had thought of so many things I could’ve been doing, yet I heard to “be still and have faith.” Looking back over the past year, I am so grateful I was obedient. Had I not been, I would have missed out on so many opportunities as well as the connections and relationships I’ve built. What God has done in one year was taking me years to build.
Here’s my takeaway, or what I’ve learned—
Whenever you want to take control because God doesn’t seem to be moving, or He’s moving much too slowly—BE STILL! I even wrote in that entry, “Shaun, sit on your hands if you must.” And I almost needed to. BUT GOD!
Be still and have faith that God is going to do what He said He would do PLUS more! No lie, He will blow your mind!
I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day. Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. Please remember those who sacrificed their lives for us to have the freedoms we still have today.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
More Than Conquerors
Good Morning☀️
How are you?
I hope you’re well.🌺
All day yesterday and now, this morning, the song that’s been on repeat in my head is Kirk Franklin & the Family’s song, “Conquerors.” The song says—
We ran the race, we kept the fight. We shed our blood for what was right. We carried our cross through storm and rain. Because of Christ now we can say—We are conquerors, conquerors. We are conquerors, conquerors.
. . . More than conquerors. More than conquerors. More than conquerors.
Whatever you may be up against, know that God’s given you the strength to endure and overcome it. You are more than a conqueror.
I pray you have the loveliest of days. Remember, God’s got you.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
God’s Glory
God’s glory can be found in even the darkest of moments. Seek out His glory. Better yet, allow His glory to shine through you.♥️
Love you always,
Shaun
You Are Soaring
Thought I’d drop in with a little mid-morning encouragement.
Guess what?!
I see you!
And you are SOARING!
Don’t stop.
Keep going!♥️
Love you much,
Shaun
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