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Life

The Divine Plan

Shaun Bradford

Last year on this date, I shared two posts—one was about purpose, which I basically reshared this morning, and other was the reblog below. The reblog was based on a message written on a butterfly display —“Your life is unfolding according to The Divine plan.”

Stay focused on God, not what’s going on around you. Believe me, He’s got you!

And life is doing just that, unfolding according to God’s plan. Although we have some control over how it unfolds, it’s probably not as much as we would like, and that’s a good thing. Keeps us humble. What I have learned over this past year is to allow life to do what it’s going to do. Of course I must continue to do my part which is to keep striving towards my goals and dreams. However, I cannot get caught up in the whirlwind of things happening around me, nor allow the tactics of the enemy (because they are real) throw me off course. I must remember at all times, and you should too, life is unfolding according to God’s plan, and He is in control.

Praying you have a lovely day and wonderful weekend.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun


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Life

Purpose

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: June 7, 2024

Your purpose is unique and connected to something you do effortlessly. It’s authentic, never forced.

Advice–if you desire to live a happy, fulfilled life, follow your purpose.♥️

Your life’s purpose fits perfectly with God’s plan. Never take it lightly.♥️

Be Blessed,

Shaun

Life

Good Night (11)

Shaun Bradford

Of course our body needs rest, but so does our mind. As we wind down for the night, let’s release any lingering thoughts and/or problems that have held us captive all day.

Release and relax.

As Elsa says, “Let it go.”

Let’s let it all go so we can get some real, much needed rest.

Wishing you love and peace.♥️

Good Night,

Shaun

Life

Make Your Story Beautiful

Shaun Bradford

A few years ago, I shared the following image with the caption, “What are you writing? Hope it’s something beautiful.”

Shared on Facebook on June 6, 2021. (Photo credit: Unknown)

None of us knows what the future holds. Most of the time we look at it through the lens of our past. If we are not careful, we will continue to write and create the same stories.

This year (Year50), and my mom’s death, forced me to stop and reflect on the limiting patterns and stories I kept repeating and creating. Some I had been doing my entire life. I couldn’t seem to let certain parts of my past go. Not so much physically, but mentally. However, once I decided this side of 50 would be different, I intentionally began to make it different. And I am still doing so. It’s an ongoing process that I am committed to continuing. Not sure where my story will take me, but I do know—not believe—it will be beautiful.

I pray your future is just as beautiful. My advice is to release control and allow God to do the rest.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

Side note: I used to be terrified of giving God complete control. Didn’t fully trust Him with my future. (Being transparent.) I believed He would bypass my dreams and aspirations to only fulfill His purpose and plan. Now I realize my dreams and aspirations were always part of His purpose and plan. He’s the one who gave them to me. So I have to trust Him to do the rest.

This is Year50…

Life

From Believing to Knowing

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: June 6, 2022

Here’s a much needed reminder that God will give you beauty for your ashes.🌹

God is restoring and replacing all that was lost plus more.

You have been through a lot. More than anyone knows. More than you’ll ever share. Exhale and rejoice! God is giving you beauty for your ashes.♥️

On a personal note. When I wrote this two years ago, I was trying so hard to believe what I was hearing—“God will give you beauty for your ashes.” Even though I wrote it down and shared it, deep down I didn’t completely believe it. Just being honest. I didn’t believe it because I was too distracted with trying to figure out the how and when instead of leaving things in God’s hands. Again, being honest. Y’all, I am not even sure what changed or when it changed. All I know is one day I went from trying to convince myself to believe it could happen to actually knowing it was happening. I knew without a doubt God was restoring and replacing my ashes with beauty. I will say this, it started on the inside, first.

Loving this space I’m in.♥️

This is Year50…

Shaun

Life

Already Equipped

Shaun Bradford

God has already equipped us with everything we need at this present moment to fulfill our purpose and calling for this present moment. Of course, we may desire more. I mean, that’s human nature. However, we do not need more. Y’all, it is on us to make things happen with what God has already provided. As we need more, He will provide more.♥️ ~Shaun

You are already equipped and ready to go. So make things happen!

Life

Praise Is What I Do

Shaun Bradford

Singing—

Praise is what I doooooo ouuuu ou ou… it’s what I do

Never imagined I would be here, at this point in life, where I don’t feel weird or crazy for having multiple praise breaks during a day. Ha! But God did!

Again, singing—

Praise is what I doooooo ouuuu ou ou… it’s what I do

Have a blessed night.♥️

Shaun

“Praise Is What I Do” by William Murphy

Life

Bet You Didn’t Know

Shaun Bradford

I bet you didn’t know how strong you were and are.

I bet you didn’t know how far you could and would come.

I bet you didn’t know the amount of courage you possessed.

Nah… You didn’t know.

You didn’t know this would or could ever be you.

However, it is most definitely YOU!

You are stronger than ever.

Your confidence is on 10!

You are feeling good and you look amazing.

Baby, you are glowing!

I have shared this same image/message every couple of years since 2016, but with different captions. Last year’s caption was, “Look how far you’ve come. You’re stronger than you think.” (Photo/image credit: unknown)

Listen, keep showing up!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

Life

“Wait” — That’s The Message

Shaun Bradford

Was laying here about to write and schedule my first blog for today (it’s currently after midnight) when I came across this message in one of my journal entries. Could’ve sworn I was reading an entry from June 4, 2021. However, it happened to be from JANUARY 4, 2021. Anyhoo, maybe someone needs this message so I am sharing it now. Afterwards, I’m going to go read what I actually wrote on JUNE 4, 2021 and see if there’s anything I want to share before writing my post. Maybe this is a sign as well as a message for me that I need to go back to sleep and wait to write. Smile

Shaun’s Journal Entry: January 4, 2021

What do you do while you wait? I just heard, “wait.”

Wait.

That’s the answer.

Then, you keep waiting until God instructs you to move. Believe me, you will know when the time is right. You will know because everything will line up perfectly, unforced. You know, the kind of thing that just ends up happening and leaves you wondering how it happened.

Yes… that’s when you’ll know.

Until then, wait.

Good night!♥️

Shaun