You have already survived. Now, it’s time to thrive!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
It’s Time to Thrive
Tag: Shaun’s Daily Inspiration
HA! This Is How God Answers
Soooo….
This is how God usually responds when I need an answer or encouragement. I never know where or how the message will come but it does, AND it always comes when I am receptive. He never answers while I’m so in my feelings that I am not able to receive the message.
Although I need to feel and process any negative emotions I might be having at the moment, I also cannot remain down. That’s just something I don’t believe He ever intended. Feel the emotions, but don’t wallow in them. Feel. Process. Then keep it going. That is the process.
Here’s an excerpt from last year’s journal entry. The message is exactly what I needed after how I have been feeling lately.
Shaun’s Journal Entry: July 19, 2023
I had to go find Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts’ video, “Burning Evidence.” I believe this is God’s way of nudging me to revisit it. Y’all, He’s so smooth. I’m providing the link in case you would like to listen too. Be blessed!♥️ ~ Shaun
Stay Strong | Stay Focused
On July 19, 2021, I shared the image above with the caption, “Stay strong. Stay focused. You’ve got this.” I even have it pinned to one of my pages.
Stay strong. Stay focused.
Seems like that’s been the story of my life. For as far back as I can remember, I’ve always had to be the strong one. I’ve always had to be the focused one. What would ever happen if I no longer wanted to be the strong one, or no longer wanted to be focused. Would the world fall apart? Would my world fall apart?
Transparent moment…
I’m not sure what’s going on with me. This past week has been mentally and emotionally draining. Last Friday I met up with my sisters and their families for a weekend reunion. It was great seeing everyone and their families. I was solo.
Solo
I didn’t think it would bother me as much as it did. Not even sure why it is bothering me now. This is where the, “Stay strong. Stay focused,” has always come in and rescued me. I would redirect my attention so that I would not feel (even though I am an emotional person) whatever negative feelings I was feeling at the moment. As I have mentioned before, I hate feeling sad or anything negative. So, I tend to seek out positive, uplifting things, which I believe we should. However, do I ever fully process those negative feelings? Hmm… I believe I allow the process to get to a certain point and then pull back. Sometimes I believe I pull back because I was always led to believe God doesn’t want us to feel anything negative.
Y’all, just listening to myself process my emotions have me thinking about the movie, “Inside Out.” I have only seen the first movie but have heard so much about the sequel. Maybe I’ll go see it today.
Anyhoo… let me get back on track. As I was saying, I was led to believe negative emotions were not godly so I would force myself to find positive things or “get over it.” Well, I am tired of getting over it and being strong and being focused. Honestly, it’s not even me, it’s like my soul is tired of me not allowing myself to process those feelings. So, this time, whether I like it or not, it’s happening. I have even found myself being honest this week when people have asked how I’m doing. I have responded with, “Not well. Nothing major. Don’t feel like going into details.” Does it make me appear vulnerable or weak? Perhaps. But it’s the truth. I can hear people saying, “Never let people know when you’re down.” Yeah… that’s what I have done the majority of my life and I am tired. I’m tired of not fully feeling. I believe I have to fully feel and process my feelings before I can move forward. If this means appearing weak, so be it. As I stated in my original message, my purpose is greater than my distractions. And me worrying about what others think is a distraction.
Today, my focus is on feeling every ounce of what I am feeling. No holding back. No redirecting. It’s time to feel so I can fully heal.
That’s all I have at the moment, which I guess is enough. And for those who cringe because you think I am oversharing, please move on. It’s your voices that have kept me from fully feeling. Instead of criticizing me, please send up prayers for a complete healing because it’s what I would do for you. Love you.♥️
Shaun
Release It
Today’s Facebook memory is a great reminder to release whatever it is that’s weighing on you. God is bigger than any problem, and He is still in control. I know it’s easier said than done, but trust that God has everything handled. Love you.♥️ ~Shaun
Facebook Memory: July 18, 2023
You know better than I do what “it” means to you. So whatever “it” is, give it to God. Release it. Let it go. Let Him handle it.♥️
“I Told The Storm” by Greg O’Quin & Joyful Noize https://youtu.be/Ghvo32n7Tgc
Ask
Four years ago, I wrote Just Ask. In the post I described a time where I wanted something and God responded instantly. Which, at the time, was a common occurrence. I would nonchalantly think of or mention something I wanted and God would deliver. Just like that! Well, lately I have not asked for anything. At least, not anything specific, and I’m not sure why. However, what I do know is I need to get my “ask” back. Yes, I need to start asking again.
Anyhoo… This is all I have for you now. I pray you receive whatever you ask for. Wishing you a very blessed day.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Just Ask – July 18, 2020
Time To Heal
They say time heals. Sometimes it does, and sometimes not. What I do know is that we will never completely heal if we continue to pretend we were never hurt, or if we don’t fully process the depths of our pain.
Healing can start by acknowledging, and even saying, “That really hurt.”♥️ ~Shaun
The Blessing
Take inventory. The blessing is in what you already have. It has been with you all along. Love you.♥️ ~Shaun
God Knows
God knows…
That’s the message.
When you can’t even find the words to describe your needs, remember God knows. He knows and He’s got you.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
You Won’t Fail
This post was inspired by my previous post. It’s actually the closing statement. To recap, I was unmotivated to write this morning. Didn’t even want to share a Facebook memory. Then, after writing in my journal for a while, I was reminded of the Facebook memory I didn’t want to share—to keep showing up. Well, I did just that. I showed up and shared the memory. I just love how God loves me.
Know this, God will not allow you to fail. Even when you don’t care if you fail, He won’t allow it. He’s called you to fulfill a purpose that only you can fulfill, and you best believe He will make sure you fulfill it. Now, don’t get me wrong, He will not force you to do anything, but He will give you the means (even the motivation) to do it.♥️ ~Shaun
Keep Showing Up
Laughing because I really didn’t want to show up this morning. Just being honest. I fell asleep before I could schedule my first post, then I woke up at 4:29 AM—a minute before my post usually publishes—and said I was going to just let today slide. I didn’t feel like writing anything, and after seeing my Facebook memories, I didn’t want to share any of them either. So I decided to journal. Well, while journaling, I was reminded of one of the Facebook memories I didn’t want to share. The one that I needed at the moment—to keep showing up. So, here I am showing up.
Facebook Memory: July 16, 2022
Keep showing up. No matter how uncomfortable or out of place you may feel, continue to show up. You may not quite understand where God’s leading you, but trust Him, He has a plan. All you have to do is show up.♥️
I’m so grateful He loves me.♥️
Listen, God won’t let you fail. Whatever you are meant to do, or purpose you are meant to fulfill, it will be done, and done by YOU!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
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