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Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Y’all, let me tell you how MY God works! Listen! I am forever in awe of Him!!! When I tell y’all He loves me!

Okay… so I was just about to share an entirely different Hello Sunday. Had written about a few things that were on my mind. Nothing deep but some self-reflections I was having at the moment. Then, as I was finishing up, I was reminded of one of the gems I found in my Facebook memories this morning. Baby, when I tell you I immediately stopped writing! Here’s the gem I found. Didn’t know I would need this message so soon.

Facebook Memory: October 15, 2018

‪Good Morning! A friend shared this with me, so I’m sharing it with you. Everyone’s not in your corner. Some people can’t wait to see you fail. But God’s got you!‬

Discernment is so important, as well as listening to that still small voice.

Listen, I was definitely about to share a few of my weaknesses. As the song says, “God blocked it!” Whew!

Y’all, we really have to be careful about what we share and with whom. For years, I have freely shared my stories. I have had one crazily, adventurous life and I love sharing it. With this being said, there are certain parts that I only share with people I feel I can trust, or with those I believe would benefit from those experiences. I mean, other people’s experiences have helped me so why wouldn’t I use mine to help others. Well, I am finally learning to listen to that still small voice. When it says be quiet, I hush.

It wasn’t until recently that I finally realized that people will actually use your weaknesses against you. I know I sound naive but I honestly did not believe this to be true. I thought because I would never use someone’s weaknesses against them, they wouldn’t use mine against me. Again, I am learning.

That’s all for today. So glad God stopped me before I shared my other blog. Again, it wasn’t anything deep but something that did not need to be shared. At least, not at this moment. Wishing you a wonderful, peaceful day.

Be Blessed!♥️

Shaun

Life

Get Some Rest– It’s Handled

Shaun Bradford

Here’s the song that is currently playing over and over in my head:

Ain’t No Need to Worry by The Winans (featuring Anita Baker) 

Ain't no need in worrying
what the night is gonna bring,
it'll be all over in the morning.

There's a fear of night fall,
when darkeness comes and covers all the day.

Sometimes we feel pain, 
but there are things that we can change, just pray.

Ain't no need to worry,
what the night is gonna bring,
it'll be all over in the morning.

Troubles come, but they do past,
heartaches, hurts, oh but, they don't last always.

Sometimes we feel pain, 
but there are things that we can change, just pray.

Ain't no need to worry,
what the night is gonna bring,
it'll be all over in the morning.

In the morning, the morning,
it'll be all over in the morning.
It'll be all over in the morning.

Makes no different how dark the night,
if you trust in God, it'll be alright;
(it'll be all over in the morning).

It makes no difference how long the day,
trust in God, He'll make a way;
(it'll be all over in the morning).

Weeping will last, but only for awhile,
but when the sun shines, you'll wear a smile;
(it'll be all over in the morning).

And I say, thank you Jesus,
in the presence of all those who hear my voice;
(it'll be all over in the morning).

In the morning, the morning,
it'll be all over in the morning.

It'll be all over in the morning.
Lyrics by LyricFind

Whatever is troubling your mind, your heart, and/or your soul, let it go. Release it. Know that God has taken care of it all. It’s done. Now, get some rest.♥️

Shaun

Life

Awake Again

Shaun Bradford

Listen, it’s after 3:00 AM and I’m wide awake again. Haven’t written this much in a while. Nothings wrong. Just can’t sleep and don’t have anyone to talk to so you’re it. Laughing.

So, I fell asleep after I scheduled this morning’s blog (hopefully I’ll be asleep when it posts). Then, I woke up startled thinking I heard the door bell ring. But y’all, I believe I was dreaming. It was like I was half sleep/half awake. Maybe I was having a dream that I needed to wake up from. I’m not sure. What I do know is that I woke up feeling empowered. Like I had just achieved something great. Now I’m laying here feeling like I’m on top of the world and haven’t done a thing. Boy is the mind powerful. I really would like to know what that dream was about. Gonna attempt to go back to sleep. Hopefully, I will wake up with same energy. I like it. Lol!

Good Night… Again♥️

Shaun

Life

Wide Awake

Shaun Bradford

It’s after one o’clock AM and I’m wide awake like it’s 7:00 PM. Decided to check my Facebook memories and found this gem.

So many fond memories!

Y’all, I had so much fun tweeting and chatting during my shows!

Nine years…

I spent nine years tweeting, then chatting, about my shows. I would tweet during the shows then talk about them all week long. Those were the days!

Next week two of my favorites – Tyler Perry’s The Oval and Sistas – return from their breaks, and sadly, I won’t be tweeting or chatting. Not sure how I am going to feel come Tuesday or Wednesday. Wednesday is when I would usually chat with the We Are Sistas Facebook group. Well, not anymore. I had to leave the group. I didn’t want to but I had to make a few sacrifices so that I could focus on school, and chatting with the group was one of them. Y’all, I used to chat before, during and after Sistas and then all week long. I’m not disciplined enough to only chat during the show so I chose to cut the cord. Y’all, a nine year habit/addiction is hard to break. Been having all kinds of withdrawals. For real! So yeah, I’m not sure how I am going to feel next week. Tears.

Anyhoo… This is Year 50. Soooo many changes. So many sacrifices. However, I know they’re all necessary. I’m making sacrifices today so that I can fully enjoy my blessings tomorrow.

Good Night!♥️

Shaun

Life

Put God First and Keep Him First

Shaun Bradford

On October 12, 2022, I began dedicating the first 30-45 minutes of my day to God. As soon as I opened my eyes, I would express my gratitude for life, love, peace and grace. Then, I would recite a few personal prayers I had written down. Lastly, I would listen to or read something inspirational. This had/has been my daily routine for a year. At least, that was my intention.

Well, over time I noticed that the time I spent with God slowly decreased. I found myself making compromises by spreading parts of my morning routine throughout my day. However, I was already doing this—watching inspirational videos and praying throughout the day—so it wasn’t like I was adding more to it. You see how I tried to justify my actions for taking away that first 30-45 minutes? Funny, but definitely not funny. That time I had dedicated to God was and is so important.

It wasn’t until a couple of hour ago that I realized that I had skipped that time all together. I said a few words of gratitude when I woke up, but that was it. I felt terrible when I finally realized what I had done. This didn’t happen all of a sudden. As I mentioned earlier, it happened over time. Every time I decided something was a little more important or I could just do it another time, the less time I actually spent with God.

After realizing what I had done this morning, I immediately stopped what I was doing and acknowledged Him.

Question: Have you ever found yourself too busy to spend quality time with God? Be honest.

Y’all, I just had an “Aha” moment. Quality time… Not just any old time, but quality time. Yesterday, I wrote that quality time was my primary love language, yet I have not been spending quality time with God. What was supposed to be quality had become a true routine, almost task like.

It’s time that I get back on track. I cannot afford to lose this relationship I have built with God. It’s too important. If you have found yourself putting your relationship with God second, third or last, I encourage and challenge you to change that immediately. Your relationship with God is vital!

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Praying

Shaun Bradford

There’s so much going on right now. So much chaos. Sadly, so many are facing situations where they are surrounded by chaos and distress, and they feel like there is no escape. I’m praying that God gives them a sense of peace. Praying for their protection. And above all, praying that God intervenes soon.

Here’s my Facebook memory from last year. I realize that it may be difficult not to let what’s happening around you affect you; however, do all you can to stay afloat.

Facebook Memory: October 13, 2022

They say it’s not the water around the boat that sinks it, but the water that gets inside. My prayer for you today is that the water – drama, chaos, dysfunction, bad vibes – remains outside your boat.

God, we need You.

Praying you have a blessed day and weekend. May God comfort you and surround you with peace, even in the midst of chaos. I know that He’s able.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

My Heart is Full

Shaun Bradford
Y’all, I am truly blessed.

Today has already been a pretty amazing day. My daughter decided to take this morning off and spend it with me. We talked and reminisced about how much our lives (mostly mine) have changed over the years. I cannot say it enough, God is so good.

By the way, my top two love languages are quality time and words of affirmation. Most of the time we associate love languages with romantic relationships. At least I always have. And I know I’m not the one! Well, today God showed me that what I have been longing for I already have. I have it in my two. He blessed me with two beautiful souls who provide me with both. Smiling. My heart is full.♥️

Sooo… Should I count this as another level of freedom? If not, it’s definitely another level of awareness. I’m really beginning to love Year50.

Shaun