2 Corinthians 12:7-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
The Thorn in the Flesh
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to [a]buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I have often spoke of the beautiful connections I’ve fostered through the Instagram #WritingCommunity since joining in October 2015; but there are a few who started with me 10 months prior right here on WordPress. Min. Sean Mungin is one of them!
While appreciating each other’s similarities and respecting our differences, Sean and I have consistently supported one another’s work from the onset. I even had the honor of being featured as a guest blogger on his website in August 2015 during his consecration series. My raw & very transparent piece Holiness? Have It Your Way did not in any way conform to the traditional devotional format; but Sean was gracious enough to make room for the transparency of my authenticity. His doing so within the Body of Christ, ought not be, but at times is, a rare trait.
Having had the pleasure of introducing him to my Inspiration With E radio show audience as a guest cohost last year; featuring Sean during my Faith Edition episode was most fitting. It was at that time I shared his official bio:
Sean Mungin is a public figure who has embodied the spirit of individual and corporate success. Sean graduated from Lee University in 2005 with a Bachelors in Theology. He also earned a Masters in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2010. He also completed the Masters in Religious Education program from the Mason Kelly Washington Religious Training in Long Island, NY. Sean was ordained as a minister in 2009 under Integrity Fellowship, Inc. (Toledo, Ohio), Bishop Daniel Johnson. He has since served in the roles of Associate Pastor (2000-2002), Youth and Christian Education Director/Youth Pastor (2006-2007) in the Palm Beach area in South Florida.
Sean began his most recent journey by relocating to the Greater New York Area in July 2010. Since relocating to New York, Sean founded The Joshua Generation Ministries on June 19, 2014 to reach the unchurched via virtual media ministry. On February 24, 2016, The Joshua Generation Ministries was officially rebranded as Sean Mungin Ministries. This move was an effort to begin to move in the new direction for 2016 and beyond. It also allowed additional room for expansion into what is now known as, Kingdom Living, SMM’s daily devotional website.
In December 2016, Sean relocated to the Greater Los Angeles area with his current employer, Carlos Lopez & Associates LLC as the Associate Director of Operations for the Greater Los Angeles area. His current positions as an administrator and minister align him with his previous positions as an individual genuinely concerned about the holistic well-being (spiritual, mental, physical, and socio-economical) of all people.
Sean is currently working on focusing on developing and implementing several entrepreneurial projects. His goal is to create multiple opportunities for a higher quality of living for all within his area of influence.
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I was thrilled to learn that Sean had released a new book entitled The Thorn In The Flesh! I was most impressed by his immediate follow through when he was thinking about self publishing. I found his tenacity, courage, preparedness and commitment to self publish very inspiring!
When I finished reading the book I turned to my husband and said, “Well done Sean, that was dope! Yo my friend’s book was goooood stuff!” Lol! I loved it.
First of all it’s not what you expect. A relatively short read The Thorn In The Flesh is an inspirational piece of fiction with plenty of twists and turns to hold your attention. Sean’s style of writing felt personable, believable and engaging. It’s a highly recommended read that I envision evolving into a series or even a screenplay!
If you’re not already familiar with Sean’s work in any capacity, I encourage you to get to know him. Currently featuring Daily Affirmations that encourages himself and gives inspiration to others; Sean speaks life into the mundane by FAITH. In a world of many an impostor, he is without a doubt the real deal. Imperfect and perfected enough in Christ to humbly recognize the fabric of his human frailty, Sean is intentional about standing in the gap for others, just as much as he strives to stand on the promises of God as his anchor.
Thanks for being here Sean! You can find Sean’s works and social media links by visiting the following:
https://kingdomlivingmagazine.org/
Blessings!
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