As I said three years ago, “You are the gift.” The most valuable gift you could possibly give is yourself. Your presence and essence are irreplaceable. It’s YOU that’s wanted and needed. Yes, it’s YOU.
I debated whether or not to share my interview that aired during last night’s local news because my journey to where I want to be is still a work in progress. Then, while trying to find something to share for my afternoon post, I heard to check the photos I had saved on this date. Y’all, when I tell you God forever amazes me! I wasn’t expecting to find a TikTok video I made three years ago. I don’t even have access to that TikTok account anymore. I lost access about two years ago when I couldn’t remember my password or the email address I used to set it up. So, finding this video today lets me know it’s okay to share the one from last night.
Here’s what I shared on February 8, 2022.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of reading a book to two different groups during “Storytime with a Soldier,”—a monthly event hosted by the African American Military History Museum here in Hattiesburg. The first group included pre-K children, and the other included adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Well, the local news station decided to attend the event and they wanted to interview me. Y’all, I really hate being on camera. And I guess from the look on my face, the journalist knew it too because he asked if I was okay with being on camera, and I said “no,” but I’d do the interview anyway. And I did. I actually did two impromptu interviews yesterday. Yayyy, Me!!🎉
I once said I felt like the purpose of this blog space, “It’s Shaun’s World,” was to share my testimonies in real time, and that’s exactly what I have been doing. When I tell you life is funny and God has a sense of humor. I can’t help but laugh while watching Him with amazement. In the video from 2022, I said I was preparing to be on camera. Did I believe it would actually happen?! No! At least not without me being prepared for it.😂
Y’all, God is sooo smooth. Laughing because all this time I have been calling this my world when in reality, it’s actually His.☺️
In case you forgot, YOU are worthy of all—not some, but all—good things. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking certain good things are only reserved for certain people. However, that’s not true. As I mentioned yesterday in “Song of the Hour,” God deems us worthy even when we don’t believe we are worthy. Plus, we are His children—meaning we are worthy of all good things.
Listen, never sell yourself short. If you’re doing it, STOP! Please, know that YOU, yes…YOU are worthy of ALL good things!♥️
The song of the hour is Anthony Brown’s, “Worth.” The song says (Lyrics: MusixMatch)—
You thought I was worth saving So You came and changed my life You thought I was worth keeping So You cleaned me up inside You thought I was to die for So You sacrificed Your life So I could be free, so I could be whole So I could tell everyone I know
You thought I was worth saving (so You came) So You came and changed my life You thought I was worth keeping (so You cleaned me up in-) So You cleaned me up inside (You thought I was to die for) You thought I was to die for (and I’m highly grateful) So You sacrificed Your life (yeah) So I could be free, so I could be whole (and I can tell everyone) So I could tell everyone I know (You thought I was worth it)
You thought I was worth saving (so You came) So You came and changed my life (You thought) You thought I was worth keeping (so You cleaned me up inside) So You cleaned me up inside (You thought I was to die for) You thought I was to die for (so You sacrificed) So You sacrificed Your life (so I could be free) So I could be free (so I could be whole) So I could be whole (so I could tell everyone) So I could tell everyone I know (oh)
Hallelujah! Glory (glory) to God who changed my life (to God who changed my life) And I will praise You (forever) I’ll worship You (forever) I’ll give You glory (forever) Because I am (because I am free) Because I am (because I am whole) And you can tell everyone (and I can tell everyone I know) Come on, lift it up, sing, “Halle-” (halle-)
Hallelujah (-lujah) Oh, glory (glory) to the God who changed my life (To the God who changed my life) Hey, hey, and I will praise You (forever) I’ll worship You (forever) I’ll give You glory (forever) I’ll give you all (forever) ‘Cause You deserve it, Lord (forever) You deserve it, Lord (forever)
I’ll praise You (forever), forever Because I am free Because I am whole And I will tell everyone I know
You thought I was worth saving So You came and changed my life You thought I was worth keeping So You cleaned me up inside
You thought I was to die for (ooh), oh You thought I was to die for (ah) You thought I, You thought I, You thought I was to die for You sacrificed Your life So I could be free Hallelujah!
God is so good, y’all. He deems us worthy even when we know we’re not worthy. He still sees our value and calls us His. How wonderful is that?! Amen🙏🏽♥️
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