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Life

A Gem From March 31, 2019

Shaun Bradford

Here’s a gem I intentionally left for myself.

Facebook Memory: March 31, 2019

I love how Facebook asks, “What’s on your mind?” Well…let me tell you. Lol

This morning I was reading last year’s journal entry (March 31, 2018). It began with a quote from Bishop T.D. Jakes. Basically, leave everything in God’s hands. He doesn’t need our help.☺️ Posting this for my Facebook memory for next year. Have to leave gems for my future self.

My theme for that year was “Clarity in 2019,” and it was definitely that. I learned, and am still learning, God always shows up and shows out when I leave things in His hands. Grateful.♥️

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Resurrection/Easter Sunday!

On this Easter morning, I am singing—

Thank You, Lord
Thank You, Lord
Thank You, Lord
I just want to thank
You, Lord

I am so grateful and thankful for life. Thankful for another opportunity to get life right. Thankful for another chance to love and be loved. Thankful for my babies, family, and friends. Thankful that we are all still here and doing well.

My daughter is home so I plan on spending as much time as I can loving on her before she leaves. She got here yesterday and we have already had a few deep discussions, listened to Cowboy Carter, sung, danced, and laughed. Hadn’t realized how much I missed her. So blessed to have her home. God is good.

Y’all, because of Jesus, I am who I am today—undefeated and blessed. It’s a wonderful thing. Amen

Praying you have a blessed day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Restructuring For The Future

Shaun Bradford

Two years ago, I created a cute graphic for a quote I originally shared on March 30, 2019. Below are the captions I shared with both.

Shaun’s Daily Inspiration: March 30, 2022

What was, was. Something new lies ahead that looks absolutely nothing like your past. As Bishop Jakes used to say, “Get ready! Get ready! Get ready!” Restructure for what lies ahead.

Facebook Memory: March 30, 2019

Happy Saturday! Here’s today’s social media find. This quote put everything into perspective. I have to start living in my purpose – for where I desire to be. In 2018 my goal was to – reflect, regroup, refocus and rebuild. Well I accomplished the first three, but I never changed my techniques to rebuild. I was using the same strategies I had been using for years. So when I didn’t see any real change, I became frustrated. Needless to say, 2018 wasn’t the year I thought it would be. This morning I had my “Ahha” moment. I need a new game plan based on where I’m going. Because where I’m going looks nothing like where I’ve been. I cannot rebuild on an old foundation. 👁

Both were great messages! Great reminders to restructure for where we are going, not where we have already been. That space and time no longer exists. We must not fear the unknown. The way has already been paved. Was paved long before we existed. All we have to do is take the first steps forward, and God will guide us through the rest. Love you!♥️

Get ready! Get ready! Get ready!😄

Shaun

Life

You Will Receive Beauty For Your Ashes

Shaun Bradford
Hang in there! God’s got you.

To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3 NKJV

This scripture reminds me of Commissioned’s song, “Cry On.” The song says—

When your burdens seem to weigh you down. Or the road—it seems too far to carry on. Just look to the hills, you will find your help whence cometh from the Lord, hold on. Even when you feel you can’t go on. (Even if you have to moan.) Let your soul cry out to the Lord.

Cry on. God understands your tears. He knows how much that you can bear. Your faintest cry He’ll hear. Cry on. When there’s nothing else to say. He’ll wipe all your tears away.
Lyrics: Genius.com

I have good news! Your tears won’t last. They’ll eventually dry up and be replaced with joy and laughter. You will receive beauty for all of your ashes.

Wishing you many blessings.♥️

Shaun

Life

Still Learning and Growing

Shaun Bradford

So, I am not sure if I was supposed to share that last blog. After publishing it, I felt the urge to pull it. Felt like that message was just for me, for my eyes only. I left it because anyone who received it by email got it so there was no sense in deleting it. Yesterday, there was a video I watched that I really wanted to share with y’all but I kept hearing it was just for me. The only person I was meant to share it with was my daughter. Sometimes I get so excited about the things God does and shows me that I just want to share them with the world. Ugh…I’m learning.

Anyhoo… I have to let it go. What’s done is done. And to be honest, God knew I was going to post it, right? Smile

Gotta love life…

Here’s another post that was shared on this date:

Shaun’s Daily Inspiration: March 29, 2022

Live. Learn. Grow.🌱

Still learning. Still growing.

The joys of being human. Very humbling.

Shaun