Category: gratitude

gratitude, Life

Living Life On My Terms

Shaun Bradford

Happy Self-Love Saturday!🌺

After going down numerous rabbit holes watching interviews with and about Dolly Parton, I’m never going to apologize for fully enjoying and living life on my terms. Maybe I’ll never be invited into certain rooms or be everyone’s cup of tea; however, at the end of my life I’ll know that I lived it to its fullest being my most authentic self and doing what I love. I wouldn’t be honoring God if I didn’t.

Y’all, I truly love who I am. This wasn’t always so. I wasted many years wishing I could fit in. Wishing I could be invited to this or that, or accepted by certain groups of people. Now, I don’t care whether or not I’m invited or accepted. Those who love me, love me. Those who were tolerating me are slowly being removed from my life, and I’m learning to let them go. I’ve found that it’s true, God will replace what you thought you lost with better.

I’ve said this so many times over the past few years that I’m beginning to sound like a broken record—I am absolutely loving this side of 50. I am so grateful for my life.

God, thank You for making me, ME. Thank You for loving ME.

I pray you have a wonderful Saturday! Be sure to be extra loving, kind, and gentle with yourself. Give yourself grace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

gratitude

It’s A Rain Day

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning🌧️ And Happy Thursday!

Right now, my room is dark, and the only sound I hear is coming from the rain falling outside my window. I thought about getting up and doing something productive. Then I looked at my schedule and my day is FREE.

Since rain is in the forecast for the entire day, I’m going to make this a rain day. I’m going to make myself a cup of hot chocolate. Find something to eat for breakfast. Then, I’m going to get back in bed and enjoy the rain. Yep! I’m getting back in bed.

Y’all, I do not take days like this for granted. I know it’s a privilege that I get to spend my day how I choose. For this, I am forever grateful. I’m truly blessed.🥰

I pray you have a wonderful day! May it be filled with love, grace, and kindness.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

God’s Timing, gratitude

August 14, 2014

Shaun Bradford

Happy Friday!☀️

Reading past journal entries from this date and came across this entry—

An excerpt from August 14, 2014:

“I believe my purpose in life is to get my people from point A to point B. My job is to encourage the young to reach for the stars. They may have so many odds stacked against them, but the sky is the limit. They really need to know that if they dream it they really can achieve it and more. Some may ask why are you not where your dreams take you. My response is, I’m not sure. Bad decisions. Distractions. Maybe this is where God intended for me to be at the moment. But I do know there is so much more left for me to do. I do not desire to lead or be in the spotlight, but whatever God has planned for me I will do. I will do what I must to make sure my people excel!”

Whew!! These past 12 years have seemed like a very long journey. A journey I did not know I would take. But God did. He knew, and He equipped and guided me every step of the way to get to where I am today.

This particular part of the entry has me in tears this morning—

“Some may ask why are you not where your dreams take you. My response is, I’m not sure. Bad decisions. Distractions. Maybe this is where God intended for me to be at the moment. But I do know there is so much more left for me to do.”

My answer today is—I am where I need to be at this moment in time. I’m fulfilling God’s purpose for my life. Bad decisions didn’t stop me. Distractions didn’t stop me. They’re part of my story—part of my journey to becoming who God’s created me to be. I am so grateful and blessed to have experienced such a wonderful 12 years. I am where my dreams have taken me. I’m sitting right in them.

Y’all, God is so good! I absolutely love my life.🥰

This is all for now. Have a wonderful day and weekend. Be sure to treat yourself with love and kindness, and give yourself grace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

God’s Timing, gratitude

Happy Friday!

Shaun Bradford

It’s Friday! Seems like this week flew by. Honestly, this year is flying by. Don’t blink too fast because it’ll be over and you’ll find yourself in the middle of 2027 asking where the time went.

Time…

It’s a tricky little thing.

So complex and should be respected.

Today, my goal is to be intentional about moving in the present. I want to feel the space I’m in right now. This afternoon, tomorrow, next week, and next year will have a space of their own. This time in space is what I’ve been blessed with and I’m going to handle it with care.

I pray you have an amazing Friday and an even better weekend.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

gratitude, hope

Blessings Await You

Shaun Bradford

You’ve made it this far. Don’t stop now. Open the door.

Open The Door

Happy Thursday!☀️

Today’s song of the day is “Blessings” by Theresa Phondo. The song says—

Blessings on blessings on me
Blessings on blessings on me
Everywhere I go they’ll be
Everywhere I go they’ll be
Blessings on blessings on me

“Blessings” by Theresa Phondo

Blessings surround us both, and even more awaits us. Be sure to stay present. You don’t want to miss the blessings that are coming your way.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

gratitude, hope

My Journey with God, No. 145

Shaun Bradford

Happy Tuesday!☀️

Michelle Williams’ song “Say Yes” has been on repeat in my head since I woke up—

“When Jesus say ‘Yes,’ nobody can say ‘no.’ When Jesus say ‘Yes,’ nobody can say ‘no.’”

“Say Yes” by Michelle Williams

I’m feeling this this morning. My spirit is feeling it. Y’all, God is so good. I know I say it so much that it sounds cliche, but I truly mean it. Even in my darkest moments, He’s still good. I just love the way He loves me. Y’all, I am so blessed. So very blessed.

Listen, when God say “Yes,” nobody can say “No.” That is…nobody but YOU.

Be careful not to say no to whatever God’s already given you His yes for. I don’t care if you feel unprepared/underprepared (believe me, you’ll never be prepared enough), afraid, out of your element, whatever the case may be. When God gives you the green light—GO! And don’t look back.

This is all for now. I woke up way too early. Going to try to take a nap before my day gets started. I pray you have a wonderful day.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

gratitude, Life

Today’s a Beautiful Day

Shaun Bradford

Woke up to sunshine beaming in.☀️ It’s such a lovely day.

I am so grateful and blessed that I’ve made it yet another day to witness God’s goodness and glory. Y’all, He’s so good. Never forget to thank Him for life. Amen

I pray your day has started off as beautiful as mine. Wishing you a wonderful day and a blessed week. May it be filled with love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

believe, gratitude

August 2026

Shaun Bradford

August is here!🌺

May your month be filled with awes and wonders. You deserve them.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

gratitude, Life

Celebrating Year 53: One Month In

Shaun Bradford

Stay present. God is taking you somewhere no other can take you—a place where He knows you’ll thrive.

You Will Thrive

This morning I’m thanking God for blessing me to see yet another day. For blessing me with a loving family and two amazing adult babies—my hearts.

This morning I’m thanking God for allowing me to BE—to be ME. Feeling exceptionally free!

Y’all, God is so good. I just love the way He loves me.

My quote for today and the next month ahead is one by Maya Angelou. It’s so aligned with what I’m feeling this morning—

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” –Maya Angelou

Thriving is the goal. I’ve survived long enough.

I pray you have a wonderful Friday and a beautiful weekend. May both be as lovely as you!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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

Bonus: Song of the hour is Hezekiah Walker’s “Grateful.”

gratitude, hope

Grateful, Grateful, Grateful

Shaun Bradford

This morning I’m singing Hezekiah Walker’s song “Grateful.” The song says—

I am grateful for the things that You have done. Yes, I’m grateful for the victories we’ve won. I could go on and on and on about Your works. Because I’m grateful, grateful, so grateful just to praise You, Lord. Flowing from my heart are the issues of my heart, it’s gratefulness.

Grateful by Hezekiah Walker

Flowing from my heart is gratefulness.

Y’all, I’m here!

I’m here!!

Just being alive is a blessing. God has given me yet another chance to experience His love, glory, kindness, and grace. For this, I’m truly grateful.

I pray you have a lovely day. It’s sprinkling where I am—mild tropical storm weather. Think I’ll take it easy today. Treat it like a lazy, rain day.☺️

Enjoy your day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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