La Shonda D. Flanders

[Pastor West @Pastor__West]

Dear Lord,

Today, I’m done watering relationships that only stay alive when I overextend myself. I’m not dimming who I am just to keep people at ease anymore. Teach me not to return to patterns You’ve been trying to break me free from. And if distance is necessary, give me the maturity to let people go without needing closure, revenge, or another conversation. In Jesus’ name. Amen🙏🏾

[Princess A @cessadelove1]

Let’s pray:

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for waking me up again. Today I pray for peace and calmness as I navigate the day. Remove any stress or tension from my body. Help me relax, let go, and surrender everything to you. Restore and heal me from all pain physically, emotionally, or mentally that I’ve been dealing with. Continue to work on me, Lord, and help me become calmer and more at peace.
You’ve given us this week. How thankful we are for the Holy Spirit and Your precious word, which You use to lead us in the way we should go while giving us peace.
Today I ask you to clear the fog of any mental confusion and give them clarity of mind. Break any bondage hindering their walk with You, and set them free from all fear and anxiety. Bless all Your people with Your peace today, Lord, as the Holy Spirit continues to lead our way. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

[Pastor West @Pastor__West]

Dear Lord,

Today, don’t let me fall off—not in my habits, not in my focus, not in who I prayed to become. Catch me when I start slipping back into what You brought me out of. Keep me consistent even when nobody’s watching, and disciplined when I don’t feel like it. Remove toxic and harmful behavior and teach me how to choose me without guilt. I owe this version of me a real chance. In Jesus’ name, Amen🙏🏽

[Pastor West @Pastor__West]

Dear Lord,

Today remind me nothing I’m facing is bigger than You. No obstacle is permanent and no opposition is final. I don’t have to prove my worth — You approved me to be more. I’ll do my part and stand in what You gave me. Let the work I’ve put in make room for me, and let the sacrifices show up in my bank account as proof I didn’t waste my time. Amen 🙏🏾

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

@Pastor__West Amen

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

NEW WALK! LEADERS! There will always be “IF” scenarios, but stacking the “IF” scenarios adds uncertainty, not momentum. The strongest plans focus on what we CAN INFLUENCE and reduce what we CAN’T CONTROL.
#1minwalk2work
#LeadFromWHOYouAre #LeadFromWhereYouAre #CraftingTheCulture

[Pastor West @Pastor__West]

Dear Lord,

Today, I thank You for the remaining days of 2025. I have learned a lot this year—both good and bad. I have met many people, both good and bad, and I have made decisions, both good and bad. This means that in everything, I have two sides, both good and bad. I pray that in 2026, my good will outweigh all of my bad. In Jesus' name, Amen🙏🏾

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

The people around you need what you have. Your kind words can be what pushes them into their destiny. Your compliments, your encouragement are making them healthier, stronger. That’s how they’re going to become all they were created to be.

[Dr. Chad Stone @BTTYPrincipal]

Wow this is so powerful!

[Eric Partaker @Eric_Partaker]

Great leaders don't create followers.

They create more leaders.

7 signs you work for a great leader:

[Buddy Costley @BuddyCostley]

RE: @GovKemp FY25 Budget Proposal...This may be the most supportive education budget I've ever seen. Permanent safety money. Addressing the bus transportation cost vs. state funding gap for districts ($209 million). Teacher raises (again). Increase for low wealth LEAs...#gapol

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

@jephowell One of my favorite books. I refer it often.

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

Don’t fight the pressure; embrace it. Use it as fuel to go further, to believe bigger, to trust that God is in control.

Check out Joel's message, "Healthy Pressure": https://t.co/fzO8ZeVnAZ

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

I believe this is true…

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

You can’t be good to others without God being good back to you. You don’t know the favor and blessings that are connected to you helping others rise higher.

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

Often, out of pain comes purpose. Out of difficulties comes destiny. The enemy means it for harm, but God knows how to make it backfire. He’ll use it to thrust you into your purpose.

Tune into Joel’s message today, "Keep the Faith"! https://t.co/fzO8ZeVnAZ

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

@GaImprovement @mrsTayjay2015 @apsupdate @GaDOESDI @BurgessPeterson @geejay70 Congratulations! 🎈 That’s so awesome!

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

Stay encouraged!

[Keisha Lance Bottoms @KeishaBottoms]

I lost my first election on November 4, 2008 and it was the best professional failure I’ve ever had. I was devastated and embarrassed. I fell down but I got back up, learned and grew. I’m reminded life’s stop signs are often detours to a more meaningful path. Stay encouraged.

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

@SuperJeffL @CogniaOrg @DrMarkQuintana @ALdirectorH What a great Central Office staff! Thank you @DeKalbSchools for your hospitality!

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

You have to be okay with those who don’t accept you. If you needed them for your destiny, they would be for you. Take the high road. Be nice. Be kind, but don’t spend your energy trying to convince them who you are.

[La Shonda D. Flanders @ShondaFlanders]

@jephowell So true!