Life

Hello Sunday

Happy Sunday, y’all! Was debating whether to write about what’s currently going on in my life (things are finally settling down—will share later) or share a Facebook memory. Well…I chose the memory. Smile. Its message could not be any clearer—God’s will be done.

Whatever it is, release control and surrender to God’s will. Believe me, He will not let you fail. He’s got you.

Of course I heard Marvin L. Winans singing, “Draw Me Close To You/Thy Will Be Done.” Smile. He ends the song with, “I seen You work in others and I want You to work in me.”

This morning’s prayer is:

Lord, I am surrendering it all to you. I have seen Your work with others and know You will do the same with me. Lord, I completely trust You with my all. Thy will be done. Amen

Praying you have a wonderful week! Stay in prayer. Stay connected to God. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Draw Me Close To You/Thy Will Be Done

Life

Zhané

One of my favorite online history magazines, CARTER Magazine, celebrated one of my favorite RnB duos from the 90s, Zhané. I remember finding their CD in our local AAFES music/movie store on base. At the time, I was stationed in Germany and most of the CDs I bought were based on the CD cover rather than a particular song. Being stationed overseas, we rarely heard new music unless someone had recently come from stateside. Well, I picked up Zhané’s debut CD and the rest was history.

Back in 2019, Zhané’s song, “For A Reason,” seemed to be my theme song for that year. For months, I woke up with it playing over and over in my head. It was the same year I celebrated one of my greatest joys (my divorce after 4 long years of waiting), and my greatest sorrows (my brother passing). When I say that was some year! Soooo many ups and downs that year. What a roller coaster ride! Anyhoo… that song was a gentle warning of what was to come, as well as a soothing reminder that God would be with me through it all. Blessed.♥️

Zhané

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Celebrate In Advance

Acknowledge where you are, but celebrate where you are going. Where you are is only temporary. Brighter days are ahead.♥️ ~Shaun

Celebrate in advance.

Side Note: Don’t let social media fool you. You are not the only one going through something. Everyone is struggling with something, whether it’s visible or not. Where you are is only temporary.

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Purpose|Growth

Facebook Memory: March 15, 2023

Embrace where you are at this current moment. No, it’s not where you are meant to stay. It’s where you need to be for a specific purpose as well as for growth. Find out what you can glean from this experience.♥️

What are you gleaning from your current experiences?

That was a year ago. Here are a few lessons I have gleaned:

Spend as much quality time as possible with the people you love. They could be here today and gone tomorrow.

My superwoman days are winding down. I am not as strong as I used to be…or as strong as I once thought I was. I must—not an option anymore—take more care of myself than I do others.

Obedience, patience and trust. To be obedient even when things do not make sense. To be patient while God works. To trust God with all things. Again, it’s time for me to hang up my cape.

Honestly, I feel like I am exiting a place I have been in for a while. I have outgrown it and am now entering another phase of life. I do not know what it holds; however, as I mentioned before, I am trusting God with all things. Expecting greater.

I pray you have a wonderful day and beautifully, blessed weekend. Please take care of yourself. Love you!♥️

Shaun