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Guard Your Heart, Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Hello! I am still thinking about my previous post. Even though we should place our hearts in God’s hands, we must also do as instructed—guard our hearts. Y’all, guarding our hearts isn’t something we should do passively. It’s something that we must do actively and strategically. It’s on us to actively monitor what we allow in and what we allow to be taken. It’s up to us to say, “Nah, I won’t allow that in my space.” Not just physical space but headspace. Or say, “I allowed it in but I won’t allow it to take my… joy, peace, or love (feel free to add whatever you like) with it when it leaves.”

Actively guard your heart.

♥️

Our hearts are the source of life, encompassing love, peace, joy, happiness, kindness, compassion, empathy, passion, and even our dreams. We must, at all costs, protect it.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Guard Your Heart

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning! Six years ago, I wrote, “When the heart hurts, life seems to stop.” Not sure why I felt this so deeply. Again, when the heart hurts, life seems to stop. You continue to move forward but something inside of you stops flourishing. Yeah…that’s deep.

Proverbs 4:23 says— “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Everything we do flows from our hearts.

A few days ago, I wrote, “Protect your heart but let love in.” Although difficult, I believe it’s possible to do both when we place our hearts in God’s hands. Of course heartbreak will hurt, and life in some capacity will stop flourishing, but God has a way of soothing us until we heal and begin to flourish again. I truly believe this. We must believe this or life will stop.

Here’s the entire post from six years ago.

Facebook Memory: August 14, 2018

“Guard your heart. When the heart hurts, life seems to stop. I’ve found the best way to guard your heart is to put it in God’s hands. Disappointments will come; however, God has a way of making everything better. His love is so soothing. That’s why I love my God.

The entire scripture reads, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”- NIV”

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Remember, everything we do flows from our heart—both good and bad, whether intentional or not. Guard your heart.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Wait

Shaun Bradford
Trust God’s timing.

Wait.

That’s the answer.

Be still and wait.

Yes, it’s uncomfortable.

Yes, you feel like you’re stagnant.

Yes, it seems like you could and should be doing more.

Yet, the answer is “Wait.”

So, wait.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Where’s Your Mind These Days? Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Hello, again! Here’s the polished version of the Facebook post I shared six years ago (see previous post, “Where’s Your Mind These Days”).

Facebook Memory: August 13, 2022

“Whatever OR whoever controls your thoughts controls you. Don’t believe me? Watch your actions. Whether noticeable to others or not, your actions will always tell the truth.♥️”

Whew, now that’s some truth! In my earlier post I asked, “Where’s your mind nowadays?”

Well… Where is it?

Is it where it was ten years ago? How about a year ago?

Change your mindset and your life will change.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Where’s Your Mind These Days?

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!

Honestly, I don’t have much more to add to what I wrote six years ago. All I can say is it’s true, your life will follow whatever dominates or preoccupies your mind. Change your mindset and your life will change.

Sooo…

Where’s your mind nowadays?

Definitely something worth assessing, right?

I shiver at the thought of waking up six years from now and being in the same place or headspace.

Don’t you?

♥️

Shaun

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Gratitude

Shaun Bradford

Thankful, grateful, and blessed.♥️ ~Shaun

Originally shared on August 12, 2021.

When I shared this message on TikTok, I added the song, “Grateful,” by Hezekiah Walker.

Flowing from my heart is gratefulness.

♥️
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Your Dreams & Goals Are Attainable

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!

From what I have seen and heard through others’ testimonies, as well as a few of my own life experiences, no matter how long it takes, your dreams and goals will eventually come to pass.

Eventually…

Honestly, sometimes eventually sounds like never.

If you’re still waiting on eventually to come, I have a few questions for you—

1) Are you still working towards your dreams and goals even if you have mentally checked out?

2) Are you willing to make the necessary sacrifices to attain them?

Last one, which is one I’ve asked myself—

3) Do you actually want to achieve your dreams and goals? Basically, are they your dreams or someone else’s, or are they things you no longer want to have/do?

Here’s what I shared two years ago.

Facebook Memory: August 12, 2022

Your dreams and goals ARE attainable. Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

  • Am I putting in the work?
  • Am I making the necessary sacrifices?
  • Do I actually want it?👀

Dig deep! If you REALLY want it, make the sacrifices and work for it!♥️

Your dreams and goals are attainable. Don’t give up!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Purpose

Shaun Bradford
Originally written and shared on July 9, 2021.

Facebook Memory, August 11, 2022

“My purpose is God affirmed.🙌🏽 The world will always need more love, light, peace and positivity, and that’s exactly what I plan to give.♥️”

That’s my purpose. I didn’t choose it. It’s who I am.

Have you discovered your purpose? If so, did you choose it or did it choose you?

Hmmm…

Well, that’s all. Please continue to enjoy your day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend has been pleasant thus far.🌸

Yesterday, my daughter came home for a very short visit—she’s going back home this afternoon. Even though this visit has been short, we have definitely made the most of it. We have had a few of our deep conversations about politics, the Olympics, and life in general. Had oysters and crab claws from one of our favorite restaurants. And we ended our night watching Adam Sandler and his pals in Mr. Deeds. Great company, good food, and much needed laughs.

First picture—Snow crab claws with Orleans and Charbroiled Sauce. Second picture—Combination of Charbroiled, Bienville, Rockefeller, and Orleans oysters.

Later this morning, I’m going to church with her and her fiancé. Her fiancé’s family’s church is having their Friends and Family Day service and brunch. So I’ll get a few extra hours in with her before she leaves.

Y’all, God is good. So grateful for the love he brings me and gives. You already know, I am so very blessed.

I pray you have a lovely Sunday!♥️

Be Blessed,

Shaun