Daily Devotionals

How are you doing with setting boundaries in your life? We are still on the sub-series of boundaries and the importance of setting them in your life. They must be established in order to keep out the people who do you no good. Do you there are people who will take advantage of our kindness in a minute if we let them? So we have to remain diligent and protect our peace always. When we do that, then we can build in emotionally, spiritually, and physically strong environments for our lives and the lives of others we will help. That's what happened when I finally started to know, believe, and walk in what God was telling me -- I started having boundaries.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

In our Protecting My Peace 'Sub-series' we are still discussing boundaries and why it's important to have them. It's about valuing ourselves and standing strong in self-respect regarding how others treat us. Setting boundaries may involve saying goodbye to having others in our lives if they can't adhere to being respectful and considerate towards us and others, at a minimum. Setting boundaries may involve distancing ourselves from people who love drama because of their toxic world they live their lives in.  It's ok to walk away from those people until there is a consistent amount of positive and productive treatment by them. Take nothing less than top treatment. I'm not saying people should bow down to us, of course not. I'm just saying we are value (Psalm 139:14) and people can respect us just as we respect them with no abuse from either party.  Setting boundaries has made me feel better about myself and thus, has allowed me to focus more on my well-being and that of my business. I will always have

We are still talking about boundaries, which involve protecting us against "abusive" people -- emotionally abusive people. It's important to stay away from people who try to steal our peace and joy. If that means not partaking in their nonsense, so be it, because we will be better off for it in our personal and business lives. It's something I have started doing when I finally opened my eyes to what was being done regarding the negativity spewing out from certain people. I had enough and now I am in a better place of refocus on the things that really matter.  So, set boundaries from the people who don't respect you or your voice. You will be fine as you continue your climb upwards and God will bring better people into your life. It will happen as you continue the positive road of success and victory.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

Continue to protect your peace and part of that means setting boundaries in order to maintain our emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Don't let any person get in the way of that. There are some people who are negative, narcissistic, and toxic who want to take us off our top performance and off our peak performance. We can't let that stop us. We must carry on with the God-given gift He has given us. Whatever that gift is, focus is key to moving to new levels and helping the people who need to hear from us. Don't feel bad for protecting your peace and setting boundaries for your personal and business life. You're not doing anything wrong.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

When it comes to protecting your peace, it's important to focus on you emotional health and the health of your business. If you have started a business, awesome, keep building. If you haven’t started a business yet, let my messages continue to inspire to you start one. No matter what though, keep this in mind: diversity is key to having the best and most productive environments. Different races bring different perspectives based on an individual's walk and their experiences, which are needed in any business, as well as, in life. So continue to expand your mind and your business. You will be better for it.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

How are you doing regarding protecting your peace? Are you taking breaks? There's nothing wrong with doing going on a brief hiatus. In fact, I recommend it. We all need to continue to reflect, yes, however, sometimes we have to isolate ourselves from our surroundings. Jesus did that, so it's all good. Just know that if anything is getting in the way of you showing up strong, weed it out by deleting it from your life. That may mean distancing yourself from certain people, places, and things.  And as a reminder for all business owners/entrepreneurs, what are you doing regarding diversity and bringing in people who look, think, and act differently than you? We have to give people a chance to come into our businesses. We can indeed do that as we continue to keep our standards and values high. There are many people who will be an added benefit to your business. Check them out.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

How are you doing regarding protecting your peace? Are you working on going to new levels? Are you tuning out the noise? How is your online business coming? Continue to work on it and you will do great things. It's about using our God-given gift and leveraging it into a lucrative on-line business. Yes, we can do that and help people at the same time. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You can indeed create something amazing that will improve your life and your gifts will continue to make room for you (Proverbs 18:16).  Believe that. If you need additional help or information regarding creating an online business, I am conducting a webinar, Saturday June 27th, 11am - 12pm titled, "How to Start an Online Business" via Zoom. You can sign up at https://www.meetup.com/womenofmovement/. Continue to work for your business, tune out distractions, and that will help ensure you continue to mind your business.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon'

This message is to stay true to you and what you want to do in your life. We can't worry about what we see or think we see on social media or the internet. When we stay in tune with what God says, we will make it. God is qualifying us, because that's what happens when we focus on Him and not focus on what people think. So continue to get up and get going. You will make it, you will get your heart's desire, and you will get the great things the Lord God has for you. It will happen when it's supposed to as long as you keep going.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

This is just a reminder to continue writing your goals and stay true to showing up for yourself. There will some people, places, and things that may come against you and what you're trying to do. Don't let those things bother you or get you off your A-game. Remember, David (1/2 Samuel); Joshua, and Ester had many battles that came against them, but they never gave up. Don't you either. You will win the war only as you continue winning more of the little, medium, large, extra-large, and gigantic battles. You will win. Believe it as you continue protecting your peace. God's got you.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

Let's talk about goals. Are you writing your goals down? Do you have them written somewhere? Not only in your head, written down. There's something about the power of the pen, so don't minimize that. Whatever you want for your life can still happen. Do you believe it? You must believe and not let anyone get you off track. Stay focused. Stay grounded. Stay with it. Proverbs 9:23 says all things are possible to those who believe. Yes, God goes above all that we can ever imagine -- all things are probable and inevitable. Believe God has more for your life and watch what He does.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

Remember, the things you can do for your peace are the things that work in your life, so it's ok to do them if they are positive and productive. Some of those things may involve following and unfollowing certain people. You have to know who those people are for yourself. And when it comes to protecting our peace, we can't let anyone tell us what is realistic or unrealistic for our lives. If anyone tells me my goals are unrealistic, I usually have two words for them -- bye bye.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

No matter who and what is around us, we can protect our peace. Whatever positive and productive ways suit you, go with it. If that means following and unfollowing specific people for reasons that help your peace, listen to what that means to your emotional peace. Each person has to do what is best for them. Listen to yourself and what works best in your life. That's what having peace is all about, so as you do your research on specific people, Influencers, leaders, and businesses, you will know how their platform fits into your life. All of our experiences are different, so follow the people with the best messages and platforms brings your the most peace.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

When it comes to getting where we want to be, we have to show up and do the work internally and externally. Showing up is sooooo important. If we're showing up for ourselves, we're going to be ready when opportunity comes. We will make it.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

Do you know your power to be all you can be? If so, good. If not, not so good. Yet, here's the thing: God says you are fearfully and wonderfully made and that you should know that full well (Psalm 139:14). Do you know what that means? It means that you don't have to concern yourself with any person, place, or thing that may come for you for doing the great things God told you to do. Don't concern yourself with adverse or negative things like that. They are truly a waste of time and energy to focus on. Why? Because, "mediocrity attacks excellence" (Michael Beckwith). Another way of saying that is, people who feel inferior will try to make you think you think you're better than everyone else simply because you want something better for your life. Don't believe that, because God says the opposite. So keep it vertical (looking towards the Lord God) and keep going forward.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

When it comes to your personal and business life, who do you have around you? Who is in your life? Do they look or think differently than you? If not, then our growth is limited. It's narrow and restricted when everybody talks and walks the same. When that happens, only but so much growth happens. What the uprising in this country has taught us is that we must be more open-minded and allow people who look like me to be included in your businesses and friendships. It may take awhile to get the right people with great talent, the same values and mission, but we're out there. This is a huge world and people who look like me can be recruited.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

Part of protecting our peace is about having fulfilling relationships with people who don't look like us, but who hold our same values. The best organizations and businesses are those that have people who think differently, but come together for a common cause or mission. Diversity is important to us personally and professionally, because different strokes for different folks. When we have people who bring something unique and different to the table, we can fly like an eagle. Each of us has limited perspectives, so we need each other. I'm not saying to overlook talent and standards when bringing people into our lives and businesses. I'm just saying the more diversity, the better and brighter the outlook.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

Do you know confidence helps you protect your peace? It's true. And it doesn't matter what is going on around you, confidence has to happen if you want to go to new levels in your peace and in your business. Remember my Faith Model? A-Affirmations; B-Belief; and G-Grind? Confidence is one of the things that plays into that model. The Faith Model is my formula for building people and building online businesses with a particular focus on women entrepreneurs. #weneedconfidence In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

When it comes to protecting your peace, what do you do when someone is trying to muzzle your voice? How do you maintain your peace in the process? I worked in numerous organizations where my voice wasn't respected or welcomed. Amazing, but true. In fact, I just experienced this very thing recently and I'm here to tell you that no one can stop your voice. God gave you something to say that is worth saying, so don't let anyone censor or restrain the voice you have every right to use in a positive and productive way. Remember that as you go about your life and your business.  In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

As you know, this Protecting My Peace series is about my audio journal/my reflection time with God. You have heard a myriad of my emotions regarding the things that have been happening in this country. I have not shied away from "showing" you different parts of who I am during this series and I will continue to be transparent. That has helped my peace in so many positive and productive ways.  The current turn my series is taking is that I am starting to talk to faith-based female entrepreneurs -- my super-nitche'. What's on my mind today is as entrepreneurs who want our businesses to grow, we have to remain open-minded to people who don't look and think like us. Yes, they should have our values, yet when we surround ourselves with people who come from a different walk of life, they will offer us information that will help leverage our businesses. They will offer a perspective we never thought about, which can be a game-changer for our businesses. Stay open-minded, because when we build it, they will come

Hello emerging, aspiring, or seasoned female entrepreneurs, bosses, and CEO's. This message is for you today and will be mostly for you going forward. In the Protecting My Peace series, my voice -- literally and figuratively, has been in different places that have even surprised me. You see, there was a time when was discouraged from speaking up or speaking out by the people who were the leaders in the organizations and businesses I was connected with.  As a result, I was muzzled and lost my voice. Today is another story. I speak up and out for the speechless and the people -- primarily women -- who are in a place where they have lost their voice or never had one. Yes, I empower women to move across the earth fearlessly and wonderfully that the Lord God tells us we can move in (Psalm 139:14). So, female entrepreneurs, bosses, and CEO's, be empowered and be encouraged to stand up for something you believe in. God has qualified you to do just that. In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channe