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Life

Wednesday Writings

Shaun Bradford
Not my will, but God’s.

Below is a Facebook memory from three years ago. Today, I needed this reminder. Everything I do is to support God’s purpose. It’s not about me.

Facebook Memory September 14, 2019:

Have you ever asked God why He chose you? I have. Sometimes I still do. Y’all, we were chosen for a reason. He chose us, with all of our imperfections, to fulfill whatever purpose He has. He’s so awesome!

I don’t know what lies ahead, but I do know I was chosen for a reason. For this, I’m forever grateful.

To this day, I still don’t know what lies ahead. So much has happened since I made that post. I didn’t know I would suffer one of the biggest heartbreaks of a lifetime. I didn’t know that I would be a coauthor in a book. I didn’t know that I would finally take the leap and leave my job– without a backup plan. I didn’t know that I would be one of the primary caregivers for all three of my parents. I didn’t know that by resting in God, and truly allowing Him to lead, that I would experience such peace. Y’all, I actually feel like a Queen at times. Smiling. I haven’t had to want for anything. God is sooo good.

Today, I’m still perplexed about why God chose me. Why He entrusted me with so many responsibilities, while treating me like royalty. I pray that I’m making Him proud. I pray that I’m doing a good job fulfilling His purpose.

Shaun

Life

Respect God’s Timing

Shaun Bradford

How often have you tried to rush things or make something happen and it didn’t work? Could it possibly be because the timing wasn’t right? Some things take time. Yep.. sometimes YEARS! Did you just cringe, too?! (Laughing) Good news is, everything always works out better when we respect God’s timing.

Last night, I witnessed someone’s wait finally come to fruition. Sheryl Lee Ralph has been a performer and actress for decades and this year she was finally nominated for an Emmy award… and she WON!!!! Y’all, I was so excited for her and her babies. Her son and daughter – kinda like mine – have always been her biggest supporters and fans and they were there to witness this magnificent occasion. It was so beautiful!

On another note– I would like to see the same for Tyler Perry. He’s also been in the game for decades and it’s time for him to receive the writer/producer/director and film credit he deserves. Yep.. It’s time for him to receive an Oscar for his work. His latest film is called A Jazzman’s Blues. According to Tyler, it’s been in the works for 27 years. Now, that’s a long time! From what I can tell from the trailer, it’s Oscar worthy. Okay.. maybe I’m a little biased. Y’all know I love me some Tyler Perry. But honestly, it really is his time.

A Jazzman’s Blues comes out on September 23, 2022 on Netflix. Check it out!

Remember, God’s timing is always best. The look on Sheryl’s face last night proved it was so worth the wait. God is so amazing!♥️

Shaun

Life

UGH!

Shaun Bradford

Why does this feel like déjà vu? One part of me is celebrating success while the other is grieving a loss. No one has passed. My mom is still here but she’s not the same.

What is it with successes and griefs always happening at the same time. For real.. It’s almost like I can’t have one without the other. Like they’re meant to happen simultaneously and it’s my job to figure out how to cope with them both without losing it. Is this a test? What is it preparing me for?

I’m celebrating when I want to scream, and screaming on the inside when all I want to do is celebrate. Y’all, this really is the story of my life. So what do I do? What am I supposed to do? Do I do both? Maybe that’s it! Maybe I’m supposed to scream and get it all out, then celebrate, or vice versa.

Oh how I wish it were that easy. Perhaps, I’m just supposed to inhale, exhale, then turn everything over to God. I know it sounds crazy, but I’m tired of my emotions being all over the place.

For real.. who knew this would happen to me again? My life…

Lord, I’m going to inhale, then exhale, and rest in You. I’m going to celebrate when I feel like doing so, and scream whenever I feel like screaming. Yep… I believe that’s the plan.

I’m home for a couple of hours before I head back to the hospital. My mom is doing much better. Now it’s time to make short term and long term care decisions. Y’all, there’s so much paperwork involved. UGH!!!

Y’all know how I do. Just needed to rambling randomly. Had to get it out.

Shaun