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empowerment, trust God

November 12, 2026: Expect To Win

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ And Happy Thursday!

Just felt the need to make note of today’s date—November 12, 2026.

Here’s the quote from today’s post under Shaun’s Daily Inspiration:

“You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” –Zig Ziglar

Born A Winner

Although you were born a winner, you must expect to win! Of course, you set your mind to win. I mean, who doesn’t? Then you start planning and preparing to win. However, somewhere along the way, life starts doing what it does, making you question whether you’ll ever win. When this happens, do you stop planning and preparing? Do you stop expecting to win?

Because if you don’t expect to win, you probably won’t win!

Listen, I don’t know about you, but this new wave of hope has made up for all the disappointments of the past few years. I can finally see the dream again so clearly. It hadn’t left me, but it was becoming pretty blurry. But I see it now!

Y’all, humanity will win!

Please allow me to take a moment and express my gratitude:

GOD—Thank You, for loving me. For loving us!! Thank You for not allowing my dreams to die. For keeping hope alive. I am blessed. WE are blessed. Amen🙏🏽

This is all I have for now. Remember, you are already a winner. Expect to win!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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Veterans Day 2026

Shaun Bradford

To my fellow military veterans:

Happy Veterans Day from me to YOU! THANK YOU for your dedication and your service!🇺🇸♥️🤍💙

Forever an airman!🫡

Before I go, I have TWO movie recommendations for you!

In honor of Veterans Day—Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight. And to officially kick off the holiday season Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas! Both are on Netflix!

Enjoy your day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

Life, trust God

My Journey With God, No. 153

Shaun Bradford

Hello!☀️ And Happy Tuesday!

Today’s a new day, and I’m blessed to be here.🌺

Lately, I’ve been a little more quiet than usual. Been taking more breaks from the outside world and focusing more on my world and my relationship with God. The world around us is changing and so am I.

Yes, I’m changing.

Nothing’s wrong. I just am.

I’m changing, and I’m navigating through it all with God leading the way. He’s taking me somewhere (not sure where), and I need to stay focused so I don’t miss any steps.🙏🏽

If you’re ever in doubt about where life’s taking you, take a moment and sit with God. He’ll lead you to where you need to be.

This is all for now. Thanks for taking the time to visit my world. I pray that you have a beautiful day! May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

empowerment, God’s Timing

Hello Sunday (301)

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ And Hello Sunday!

Y’all, I woke up with my spirit praising God! My heart is so full right now!! Here’s what I shared on this date five years ago:

“The wait is over. Walk in your season.”

Whew!! Talk about timing! I always say this is the era we were meant to be born in. Not centuries ago (even though we may have been there too😉), not years from now, but NOW! God created us for NOW. We have work to do to ensure future generations thrive!

Yes, it’s on us!

Today’s message is—

It’s your time! Embrace all that God is sending your way. Don’t run from it. Instead, lean into it and give it your all.

Short story and a peek into my world right now:

If you’ve been following my stories, you know I’ve been spending time with my elder friend, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Raylawni Branch (USAF), for a few years now. Most of our conversations center on me joining organizations she’s affiliated with. She keeps telling me that she wants me to serve on certain boards and committees after she’s gone. When she says this, I usually tell her she’ll live at least 20 more years. A couple of weeks ago, she invited me to join her for two luncheons, back to back. This time, instead of making excuses, I went to both. Afterward, I understood the assignment.

I understand the assignment, and this time I’m leaning into it (thanks, Wynne!) instead of running from it. It’s my time!🦋 (Note the “No. 301” in the title. A new beginning!)

This is all I have for now. I pray you have a lovely Sunday. May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I’m getting ready to click DND again and enjoy my day. I can really get used to this! Smile

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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My Journey With God, No. 152

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ and Happy Self-love Saturday!

Two years ago, I wrote the following after the presidential election:

The Best…Is Yet To Come? (November 7, 2024)

All the work women fought for to have our voices heard and respected as equal—gone.

Yeah… I’m going to need a minute. I cannot allow my own hope and optimism to die like everything else. I cannot and will not allow my heart to become hard because love is everything to me. What is the world without it? So, this will probably be my only post for today. I need to connect with God. I don’t know or understand what He’s doing, but I still trust Him. However, right now, my heart hurts.

I was so hurt. Devastated! Yet I still trusted God and respected His plan. Now here we are two years later and my heart is smiling and so full. As I mentioned back then, hope, optimism, and love are everything. I thrive off them.🌱

Here’s a quote I shared this morning under Shaun’s Daily Inspiration–

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.” –John Lennon

Y’all, fear causes so much chaos. But love brings us together, and hope and optimism keep us together. We must keep all three alive.

I can’t say it enough, I just love the way God loves me. He always knows how to make me smile. I am so very blessed.🥰

This is all I have for now. Be sure to show yourself a little extra love today. I’m planning to repeat what I did last Saturday and unplug after I make a few posts. It’s a DND kind of Saturday.☺️

Wishing you much love and peace. Have a blessed day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

empowerment, Life

God Placed Me Where I Could Grow

Shaun Bradford

How did this end up in my “Drafts”?

**Originally published on October 2, 2026**

Happy Friday!☀️

Wasn’t it just Monday?! Smile

Since it’s Friday, here are two flashbacks from this day six years ago. Both resonated with me this morning.

October 2, 2026 – Facebook Memories

God placed me where He could grow me.

I feel this.

I understand this.

Fannie Lou Hamer—an American icon and leader from the Mississippi Delta. (She was born and lived not even an hour from where I was born.)

Mrs. Hamer’s statement reflects where I currently am in life.

“When I liberate myself, I liberate others.”

Even though this week has been all about me, I know this journey isn’t only about me. I’ve spent most of my life putting everyone’s needs before my own. Not intentionally. It just happened that way. However, this week, I realized I could no longer effectively help anyone until I helped myself first—until I liberated myself.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mrs. Hamer had breast cancer when she died. She suffered in silence while putting others’ needs before her own. Let that sink in…🩷🕊️

If you’d like to read more about Fannie Lou Hamer and her work as a Civil Rights grassroots leader, here’s a good source from Women’s History.org: Fannie Lou Hamer.

Yes, I was placed here to grow.🪴

This is all I have for now. I pray you have a beautifully blessed day.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

By the way… Tyler Perry’s latest movie, Doing Life, is streaming on Netflix. He said it’s his most powerful movie yet. So y’all already know I can’t wait to see it!😁

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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The Spark I Needed

Shaun Bradford

Hey Y’all! I couldn’t sleep long. Last night’s victories across the nation have reignited every dream I thought possible. Don’t get me wrong, the dreams were still here, but the energy was slowly dissipating. HA! But it’s BACK!!! And this time I… no, we must hit the ground running like never before. Celebrate and get moving. We have work to do!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” –Harriet Tubman

Your Dreams Are Possible

Georgia’s newly elected governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, tells the story of being a little girl around six years old, passing the governor’s mansion and wondering what it looked like inside and what it felt like to walk inside. Whew!!! I know that dream. Mine isn’t hers, but it’s so similar. I cannot afford to give up! I must see this thing through.

Before I end, I want to recognize Ms. Stacey Abrams for her leadership and guidance. She was also here in Mississippi, lending her support. Here’s what I wrote several years ago after her run for Governor of Georgia.

“The highlight of the night was not a win, but a beautifully delivered concession speech by Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s gubernatorial candidate. Y’all, Stacey is not finished. I know they thought last night’s results would take her out of the game. Nah.. this loss just gave her more momentum. She’s on fire! And the fire she’s ignited in Georgia is about to spread like wildfire to surrounding states. Yes.. this is ONLY the beginning. Stacey is a change agent.” (Wednesday Writings, November 9, 2022)

This is all for now. We’re still waiting on the results for our Senate race. The race was too close to call, which is a very good thing! This race is so significant for our state. People want change!

I pray that you have a wonderful day. May it be filled with lots of light and love.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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Smile, You’re Still Here

Shaun Bradford

Happy Tuesday and Happy Election Day!

Yes, midterm elections are today. If you haven’t already done so—VOTE! It’s a privilege to be able to do so.

“If you’re alive, there’s a purpose for your life.” –Rick Warren

A Time To Be Alive

Today’s message is—

You’re still here, and you’re here for a reason.

God is not through with you yet.

Nope.

He’s not done!

Smile

This is all for now. Don’t spend too much time watching the polls. We may not know the outcome, but God already does. Our job is to VOTE, then rest in Him. This year, I refuse to let this election stress me out, and you shouldn’t either.

I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day. May it be filled with lots of love and joy.

Keep smiling.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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Latter Rains

Shaun Bradford

Happy Thursday!

Just realized I hadn’t spoken today! I started writing this morning and forgot to finish my thoughts. This has been one busy week!

Anyhoo… Here’s what I shared today under Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.

“So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul—then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and olive oil. I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.” –Deuteronomy 11:13-15

Listen, the latter rains of autumn are coming. You will eat and be satisfied! Amen

I pray you have a great rest of your evening. May it be peaceful and relaxing.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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Trust God, Completely

Shaun Bradford

Happy Wednesday!☀️ Hoping all is well with you.

Today’s message is short but oh so significant—

Trust God, completely. He’s got you!

Wishing you a beautiful day. May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.