Courageously Connected

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day!!🌸 A special day of the year where we honor moms! Today, I am going to kick off 30 thoughts for victorious living by Joel Osteen.

I was at Church today, outside of the Champions Kids club with my daughter and son talking when someone came up to me and said, “this is for you”. Then she handed me a pink bag. I received the bag, smiled and said Thank you while I tried to recongnize her under her mask. Next thing I knew she had walked away and it was at that moment that I realized I did not know her and she had just blessed me with a special surprise!💗 My daughter and I looked at each other as we both realized it at the same time! She laughed and said, oh my gosh Mama, God just had that lady bless you!!😄 It was true! So I looked up and said thank you God and gave him a hug in my heart ❤️🤗 I recieve it!!

When I got to the car I looked in the bag to see what was inside. There was a beautiful silver braclet, a deep pink soft shawl, a perfume, a journal and the cover read blessed, her children arise and call her blessed -proverbs 31:28 In addition, there was this little book with 30 thoughts for victories living, by Joel Osteen!! I felt so blessed as I looked at everything and thought, Lord how can I pay it forward? And that’s when I decided to bless others by sharing one of these victorious thoughts each day! Maybe, there will be something in one of them or all of them that will be just what you needed to hear! I hope so! 💗

Thought # 1
THINK THE WAY GOD THINKS
No man has ever seen, heard or even imagined the wonderful things God Has in store for those who love the Lord.
-1 Corinthians 2:9

Joel goes on to say....
No matter where you are in life right now, God has much more in store for you. God wants to take you to new levels in every area of your life. He wants to give you more wisdom so you can make better decisions. He wants to give you a stronger anointing so you can have greater influence. He wants to bless you financially so you can be a blessing to others. Don’t get stuck in the same old rut — there is so much more to life! God has new frontiers for you to explore and higher mountains to climb!! I can tell you with great confidence that your best days are right out in front of you!!

Begin today to think the way God thinks. The Bible says, “The path of the righteous grows brighter and brighter and brighter.” Think increase....think big....think expansive! Start expecting the unexpected and live life through your eyes of faith. When you do, God will show up and begin to work things out in your favor. Take a step towards victory in your life today.

What this meant to me when I read it was.... don’t wait. Is there a door that has opened but your
hesitant to walk through? Step out in faith and take the next step! I know from personal experience that’s its not always easy to do this. But when you really think about it... what do we have to loose? If nothings happens we stay where we are now but if God did indeed open that door... then we have much to be excited about and expectant of! Walk into your destiny with a heart of faith. Believing and knowing God can do anything! We do our part so he can do his!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

Have a great day!!! If you recieve it today, let me hear you say “Amen” in the comments!

04/23/2020

03/15/2020

, we come together to remind ourselves that no matter what happens around us, God is always with us.

Dear Lord, our world is living fearfully and in isolation more than ever. May today there be peace within each of us. Peace that you are guiding the hands of our countries leaders and experts. Faith that we are under your protection. May we be reminded that no weapon formed against can prosper when we give it all to you!! Thank you Father that you are great and mighty! Thank you that you protect us, bless us and carry us in these times. Thank you Father that even and especially in these times we can find peace and joy! Thank You for promising to never leave us or forsake us. We seek You above everything else, and praise You for who You are. Fill us with Your peace, Lord.

In Jesus’ name!!
If you receive it, comment, Amen!❤️🙏

02/13/2020

FAITH, where does our Faith take us?

I, Andrea take you Dan Shanahan to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance. This is my solemn vow.

25 years ago I spoke these words to you Dan. Now look at us! We can’t go to dinner without our readers! Lols. So many chapters are wrapped in 25 years of marriage. Stories of love, hardship, triumphs, kindness, faith, trust, victory, peace and joy! There has actually been for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health! ❤️ I thank God for his love, grace, mercy, wisdom, faith and support as we learned to be husband and wife year after year thru the different obstacles of life. You were my best friend when I married you Dan and 25 years later you are my best friend, husband, Father of my children, the person I still go to when I am over joyed and the person I turn to when I am super sad. God chose us for each other and we have been blessed to have his hand covering us thru out the years even and especially during the very difficult times of life. May God continue to bless our marriage, our children, and our family. I love you! ❤️ I believe and declare that the next 25 will be our best 25 years! 😍 In Jesus name! 🙏