Dr. Sheila D. Williams

Dr. Sheila D. Williams Sheila D. Williams, PhD is "The Voice". She is a Mental Health Advocate, International Speaker and the Best Selling Author of "My Mother's Keeper".

Dr. Williams is a published author and a motivational speaker. She invites you to purchase her first book 'My Mother's Keeper' and follow her on this page, Twitter and Instagram. She is committed to motivating and encouraging others to reach their fullest potential. Having overcome several obstacles and life experiences, that otherwise could have devastated her. Dr. Williams chooses to use those l

ife challenges as opportunities to reach her personal and professional goals. Living life each day as if it were the last, she takes each day as an opportunity to touch the lives of others in a positive way. She believes that as we experience life, we have each day to make a difference. She chooses to live a life dedicated to the betterment of all people, while simultaneously reflecting a positivism, peace and encouragement to everyone she meets. Life is a blessing. Regardless of the cards we are dealt, Dr. Williams believes we can play the hand we have or choose another hand, as folding is NOT an option!

Thankful🙏🏽..To be awarded the 2026 Unsung Hero Award for Mental Health Excellence, is truly an honor. ..For every nomina...
05/20/2026

Thankful🙏🏽..
To be awarded the 2026 Unsung Hero Award for Mental Health Excellence, is truly an honor. ..
For every nomination, for every word of encouragement and every test along the way, I'm thankful. ..
I truly believe LIFE isn't about me, but more about my purpose and the people I serve. That's TRUE legacy. ..
It's a Blessing to be a Blessing! 🙏🏽 ..
Dr. Sheila D. Williams, PhD



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04/21/2026

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02/03/2026

God knows you personally and intimately.

He is your Creator and Redeemer, and He calls you by name.

You are not overlooked, forgotten, or interchangeable.

You are seen, known, and claimed by God Himself.

When God says, “You are Mine,” He is declaring ownership rooted in love, not control.

His calling invites you to release fear and rest in His care.

You do not have to strive for worth or prove your value—you already belong to Him.

Being called by name means you are held in God’s attention and covered by His promise.

Rest grows when you trust that the One who formed you also sustains you.

Father, I surrender myself into Your care today—my heart, my plans, and every burden I carry. I trust You completely. In Jesus’ name, Amen

Isaiah 43:1
Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 12:1

01/22/2026

BEWARE OF OVERTHINKING THINGS and obsessing about unimportant matters.

When your mind is idle, you tend to go into planning mode: attempting to figure things out and make various decisions before you really need to do so.

This is an unproductive way of trying to grasp control, and it’s a waste of your precious time.

Often, you end up changing your mind or forgetting what you decided.

There is a time for planning, but it’s definitely not all the time, or even most of it.

Seek to live in the present moment, where My Presence awaits you continually.

Refresh yourself in My nearness, letting My Love soak into your innermost being.

Relax with Me, putting aside problems so you can be attentive to Me and receive more of My Love.

Your soul thirsts for Me, but often you don’t realize what you’re really longing for: awareness of My Presence.

Let Me lead you beside quiet waters and restore your soul.

Ephesians 3:17-19
Psalm 63:1
Psalm 23:2-3

01/16/2026

Jesus,

As I journey with You today, please help me to thank You all through the day.

This practice makes it more feasible for me to pray without ceasing, as the apostle Paul taught.

I long to be able to pray continually, and thanking You in every situation facilitates this pursuit.

My thankful prayers provide a solid foundation on which I can build all my other prayers.

Moreover, it’s so much easier for me to communicate freely with You when I have a grateful attitude.

If I keep my mind occupied with thanking You, I’m less likely to fall into hurtful patterns of worrying or complaining.

I’ve seen that when I practice thankfulness consistently, negative thought patterns gradually grow weaker and weaker.

A grateful heart opens up the way for me to draw near to You.

And Your glorious Presence fills me with Joy and Peace.

In Your Name, Jesus,

Amen

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
James 4:8
Romans 15:13

01/15/2026

Jesus,

Help me to trust You and not be afraid.

Many things seem out of control, and my routines are not running smoothly.

I feel much more secure when the circumstances of my life are more predictable.

Please lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Lord, I long to take refuge in the shelter of Your wings—where I am absolutely secure.

When I’m shaken out of my comfortable routines, I need to grip Your hand tightly and look for opportunities to grow.

I can accept the challenge of something new—refusing to waste energy bemoaning the loss of my comfort.

Protect me from adding to my difficulties by anticipating problems that could possibly arise in the future.

I recognize this tendency for what it is: grasping for control.

Instead of worrying about tomorrow, I want to relax in Your Presence and trust You to help me deal with problems as they come.

Rather than dreading my difficulties, I invite You to use them to transform me from one degree of Glory to another—making me fit for Your kingdom.

In Your Name, Jesus,

Amen,

Isaiah 12:2
Psalm 61:2-4
Matthew 6:34
2 Corinthians 3:18

01/12/2026

Lord,

Please help me learn to appreciate difficult days rather than becoming distressed.

As I journey through rough terrain with You, I gain confidence from knowing that together we can handle anything.

This knowledge is based on three blessings:

Your Presence continually with me, Your many promises, and my past experiences of coping successfully by depending on You.

When I look back on my life, I can see how much You have helped me through difficult days in the past.

Yet I easily fall into the trap of thinking, “Yes, but that was then, and this is now.”

Instead, I need to remember that though my circumstances change immensely, You remain the same throughout time and eternity.

As I live close to You, I’m aware of Your loving Presence which allows me to confidently get through tough times.

In Your Name, Jesus,

Amen

Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 102:27
Philippians 4:13
Acts 17:27-28

01/09/2026

Jesus,

Help me not to dwell on the past.

I can learn from the past, but I don’t want it to be my focus.

I know I cannot undo things that have already occurred, no matter how hard I try.

So I come to You and pour out my heart—remembering that You are my refuge, worthy of my trust at all times.

One way I can build up my confidence in You is to tell You frequently: “I trust You, Lord.”

Speaking these affirmations of trust brightens my day immensely—blowing away dark clouds of worry.

I’m learning that You can make a way where there appears to be no way.

With You all things are possible!

In Your Name, Jesus,

Amen,

Isaiah 43:18-19
Psalm 62:8
Matthew 19:26

01/07/2026

Refusing to Wait on God

God’s timing is always perfect, trust Him even when it’s hard to wait.

It’s always best to follow God’s timing,but inevitably, there will be times when we get it wrong.

For instance, even the right thing done at the incorrect time can leave us vulnerable to sin or postpone the blessings God has planned for us.

By refusing to wait on the Lord, we often cause ourselves needless grief.

For example, if we spend beyond our means to purchase alluring but unnecessary things, we could end up struggling to pay for our debts.

But when we manage money in accordance with biblical principles, we’ll have freedom and peace of mind.

Here’s another example:

Quitting a job before the Lord has released us from it can short-circuit what He planned to teach us, had we remained.

We might subsequently discover that if we’d held on a while longer, God would have changed either our circumstances or our attitude about the situation.

Certain character qualities are necessary if we are to develop a natural inclination to wait on the Lord.

We need patience to endure our present situation and steadfastness to carry out our current responsibilities.

In addition, we must have courage to trust the Lord as we await His solution in the midst of our discomfort.

Psalm 27:7-14
Isaiah 40:31

01/01/2026

Jesus,

As I come to the end of this year, I need to take some time to look back—and also to look ahead.

Please guide me as I review the highlights of this year: hard times as well as good times.

Help me to see You in these memories, for I know You have been close beside me every step of the way.

When I was clinging to You for help in the midst of tough times, You comforted me with Your loving Presence.

You were also richly present in circumstances that filled me with great Joy.

You were with me on the mountain peaks, in the valleys, and everywhere in between!

My future stretches out before me, all the way into eternity, and You are the Companion who will never leave me—the Guide who knows every step of the way ahead.

The Joy that awaits me in heaven is inexpressible and full of Glory!

As I prepare to step into a new year, I ask for Your glorious Light to shine upon me and brighten the path before me.

In Your Name, Jesus,

Amen

Isaiah 41:13
Psalm 48:14
1 Peter 1:8-9
John 8:12

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