Motivation Mondays With Sharon: Recent Episodes
Sharon Owusu-Banahene
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. Isaiah 61:7
This episode concludes the faith of the Shunammite woman. 2kings 4:18-37 When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father, to the reapers. But he said to his father, “My head, my head.” The man said to his servant, “Carry him to his mother.” When he had carried and brought him to his mother, he sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door [of the small upper room] behind him and left. Then she called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so that I may run to the man of God and return.” He said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.” And she said, “ It will be all right.” Then she saddled the donkey and said to her servant, “Drive [the animal] fast; do not slow down the pace for me unless I tell you.” So she set out and came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. W hen the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to Gehazi his servant, “Look, there is the Shunammite woman . Please run now to meet her and ask her, ‘Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’ ” And she answered, “It is well.” When she came to the mountain to the man of God, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi approached to push her away; but the man of God said, “Let her alone, for her soul is desperate and troubled within her; and the Lord has hidden the reason from me and has not told me.” Then she said, “Did I ask for a son from my Lord? Did I not say, ‘Do not give me false hope’?” Then he said to Gehazi, “ Gird up your loins (prepare now!) and take my staff in your hand, and go [to the woman’s house]; if you meet any man [along the way], do not greet him and if a man greets you, do not [stop to] answer him; and lay my staff on the face of the boy [as soon as you reach the house].” The mother of the child said, “As the Lord lives and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.” So Elisha arose and followed her. Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response [from the boy]. So he turned back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened (revived).” When Elisha came into the house, the child was dead and lying on his bed. So he went in, shut the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the Lord . Then he went up and lay on the child and put his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands. And as he stretched himself out on him and held him, the boy’s skin became warm. Then he returned and walked in the house once back and forth, and went up [again] and stretched himself out on him; and the boy sneezed seven times and he opened his eyes. Then Elisha called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” She came and fell at his feet, bowing herself to the ground [in respect and gratitude]. Then she picked up her son and left. 2 Kings 4:18-37 AMP
2kings 4:8-17 Now there came a day when Elisha went over to Shunem, where there was a prominent and influential woman, and she persuaded him to eat a meal. Afterward, whenever he passed by, he stopped there for a meal. She said to her husband, “Behold, I sense that this is a holy man of God who frequently passes our way. Please, let us make a small, fully-walled upper room [on the housetop] and put a bed there for him, with a table, a chair, and a lampstand. Then whenever he comes to visit us, he can turn in there.” One day he came there and turned in to the upper room and lay down to rest. And he said to Gehazi his servant, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her and she stood before him. Now he said to Gehazi, “Say to her now, ‘You have gone to all this trouble for us; what can I do for you? Would you like to be mentioned to the king or to the captain of the army?’ ” She answered, “I live among my own people [in peace and security and need no special favors].” Later Elisha said, “What then is to be done for her?” Gehazi answered, “Well, she has no son and her husband is old.” He said, “Call her.” So Gehazi called her, and she [came and] stood in the doorway. Elisha said, “At this season next year, you will embrace a son.” She said, “No, my Lord. O man of God, do not lie to your maidservant.” But the woman conceived and gave birth to a son at that season the next year, just as Elisha had said to her.
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Today our guest is all the way from Alabama USA Stan a Cognitive behavioural counsellor as well as a podcast show host called the Neptune Project . Stan enlightens us on our Christian faith and mental health and why early intervention is important and some of the measures we should take to alleviate the stigma associated with mental . What Christian's can do to support those who suffer mental health issues instead making them feel marginalised so that they're not hiding behind Christianity but are seeking real help and support. Isaiah 41:10 NIV So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
God bless you for listening and thank you for all the support. Have an incredible week ❤Sharon 😍 Please Note all of Stans podcasts can be found on link below they're incredible https://anchor.fm/stan-peck
This episode discusses forgiveness and the difficulties in moving on whilst trying to forgive . Why is it so easy to offend but so hard to forgive sometimes? Ephesians 4:32 NLT Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Genesis 12:1-3 NLT The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
Forgiveness is compulsory for your wellbeing and progress , but so is the company you keep and who you allow around you especially people who continually offend you to get you in an unhealthy mental state if not, why did God ask Abram to leave somewhere else where he will be blessed and take over nations ? Sometimes you need that alone time to declutter and refocus without any permission but with Gods guidance . Have a blessed week l❤u Sharon
This episode discusses verses from Matthew 25 :14-30 often times we look down on our talents , gifts and abilities because we dont see the end product of what we hold in our hands. Matthew 25 helps us to understand that no matter how little the talents you have ,God can use it to birth many . Join me as we delve deeper into it . Happy new week 💗MrsB
Matthew 11:28 All our lives we worry about the most simplest of things like where we will go to school, after school we worry about what career path to take , when we've landed a job we are not fulfilled in we tend to worry about doing more studies to get into an even better role . When that is done ladies and gents tend to worry about when theyll get married , what kind of man , where to live and so on . This makes it evident that we worry from when we start getting in tune with our environment as kids till the day we leave this world . This podcast session explains Gods perspective on Worry and why we need to trust him with our worries enjoy and have a blessed week ❤MrsB
Today I have some amazing alpha males on the podcast. Discussing all things fatherhood, issues related to black lives , tribalism in Africa and a bit of politics . No stones unturned. Especially areas of wellness. The old myth : Men dont cry they're humans too . They matter and we love you all fathers around the globe and wish you a happy fathers day. We pray for every area of your lives from here on in to be blessed and favoured always . Proverbs 23:24 “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
This week's episode is an interaction on some of the mistakes made when it comes to finances and how i got it together fixed it and still discovering other ways of being good at maintaining the pace . I also delve into biblical verses and one amazing book which has helped myself and may help you . Book title : Detox your finances by Justine Trueman . Have an amazing new week 💗MrsB no copyrights to any of the background music .
Isaiah 61 :2-4 to proclaim the year of the Lord ’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Isaiah 61:2-4 NIV
Deuteronomy 8:2-3 NLT“Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands. Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.”
Our faith waivers for many reasons some of which we have no control over and others we trust God but through it all we are made to understand that an attitude of gratitude and thanks giving in the midst of our storm ignites Gods peace and presence to see us through . As he promised to be with us every step of the way through the hard times . The hard time are here to grow us not to kill us , to uplift us , not to crush us , to prune the thorns and brings us out bigger and better. Matthew 8:23-27
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Jesus Calms the Storm(A)(B)
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, “You of little faith,(C) why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.(D) 27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”Enjoy today's motivation and pray you find peace in the midst of the storm 💕MrsB
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This episode explores some of the issues faced between parents and their children and how our environment influences this . What ways can we work as a team to combat this . And what lessons have been learned over the years which we can feed forward to our generation and beyond. Join me and the family MY son Joshua , brother Solomon and cousins Dorcas and Deborah as we discuss this hot topic. Solomons new single Loyalty on all music platforms https://youtu.be/2J41EKOiWOc You can also Order your stylish gym and workout gear at www.juststrong.com with a 10% discount using code:SHAOWU10
1 John 4:18-19 Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. We love each other because he loved us first. This weeks topic is dear to everyones hearts because it's an amazing ministry to belong. Whilst we get excited about the journey which leads to the knot, how about the entering the institution itself? Where all your real is made evident on a daily basis . How about the culture and values you've adopted will you be willing to adjust them especially the bad ones to enhance your home . What about when it comes to finances , intimacy and sex ? What If your spouse is not all that you thought , are you willing to make room to accommodate and make the desired changes for growth and happiness to reign or do you walk away because it's what society expects. Join us on this episode as we discuss with our very special guest's Mr and Mrs Akuruka, 💕
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Post partum depression unfortunately affects most after childbirth and very easily ignored due to lack of education for mothers, partners and our support system to help manage and seek help when needed . According to a research by Mayo clinic , post partum depression also affects men and not just women because having a baby is a life changing experience for both , and often times, the stigma associated with it , makes it difficult to acknowledge its presence and get help. Dont do it alone when such times arise theres always professional support , family and friends who are willing to give you the needed guidance, treatment and support for you to get well dont leave it too long . Enjoy as I share my journey 💕https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617
First podcast for Motivation Mondays with sharon welcome and enjoy . This episode will discuss topics on marriage , planning and building, relationships, depression after childbirth and more which you have sent through and we will be learning from each other as well as starting our week right by inviting God into it . I remain the one and only MrsB# theewegirl#whoneverstopswinning you shouldn't either happy new week💕