Category: Life

Life

Random Rambling for May

Shaun Bradford

So… I was just scrolling through Twitter and saw this tweet. When I tell you it stopped me in my tracks. Felt like lightning had struck my soul and exposed my deepest secret! Well, it’s no longer a secret because I am about to share it here. Wanted to plaster it all over Twitter, Facebook and IG, but too many people would see it. There are certain things I just do not feel comfortable with sharing on those platforms which include anything personal about love or relationships. Anyway, I really wanted to share it so I decided to share it here. Sharing things in my blog makes me feel like I’m speaking to the universe and not necessarily to others. I know it sounds crazy so don’t even try to figure it out. My world. My life. Smile

Here’s what happened…

This guy, Stephan Labossiere, shared the following tweet–

“Don’t be afraid when someone loves you back.”

Okay.. so I’m a little dramatic. Laughing. I know it doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it’s a big deal to me. The possibility of someone actually loving me back is frightening. I don’t know why. Maybe, it’s because them loving me back would make the dream real. It’s what I have always wanted, right?

What’s crazy is I trust myself to give love; however, I have never trusted anyone enough to receive that love back. My thought has always been, is it really possible for someone to love me as much as I love them? Hmm…

God, I believe I finally get it, if I do not open up my heart and mind to the possibility of being loved, I will never receive it.

Y’all, I think I have entered another level of freedom. Escaping

Thanks for allowing me to ramble.♥️

Shaun

Life

God’s Favor Part 2

Shaun Bradford

No, I do not have some BIG revaluation to share related to God’s favor. Laughing. I just wanted to come back and share something small.

Listen, God’s favor does not have to be something elaborate. Most of the time His favor comes in forms that we often overlook or take for granted, like quiet times and peaceful moments. These are gifts. Enjoy them.

This means– GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA, SHAUN!!

Yeah… as I have said many times before, the majority of these messages are for me; however, I tend to share them with you. Listen, I refuse to believe I am the only one who needs these messages. Smile

Welcome to my world!

Y’all take care.♥️

Life

God’s Favor

Shaun Bradford

Here is a message that God gave me this morning. It was definitely for me; however, I am sharing it with you because I know I am not the only one with an ego problem. Smile. Do not allow pride to come between you and your blessing(s).

Message–

Be sure to check your ego at the door. It’s not charity. It’s God’s favor.♥️ ~ Shaun

Favor is the byproduct of being God’s child. Accept it.

Life

Harvest Season

Shaun Bradford

You have put in the work as well as remained patient. Now it’s time to reap what you have sown. Yes, it’s Harvest Season. Go get your blessings!♥️ ~ Shaun

Yes, the hard work is done. It’s over. Now it’s time to reap your blessings!
Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday! Here’s a screenshot of a Facebook story I shared two years ago, May 21, 2021. It appears that trusting God, having patience and living in peace is my theme for life. It’s how I operate.

Praying you have a blessed and peaceful Sunday.♥️ ~ Shaun

On another note–It’s been exactly one year since my son graduated from high school. Two weeks ago he finished his freshman year of college. Y’all, I am so proud of him! Can’t believe I have two adults adulting. Smiling. God is good.

Life

Gratitude

Shaun Bradford

Singing– “When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all He’s done for me, my very soul cries out ‘Hallelujah!’ I thank God for saving me.”

I have so much to be thankful for. The fact that I am still alive, sane and living is worth a lifetime of praises. Amen

I am also thankful for the gift of motherhood. Many of you already know how much I love my two. They are my hearts and smiles. To love them and be loved by them is one of the greatest feelings in the world. It absolutely blows my mind that God chose me, Shaun, to be their mother. I am truly blessed.

God, I thank You.♥️

What are you thankful for?
Life

Smiling

Shaun Bradford

Was flipping through an old Bible of Momma’s and came across a quote she had written– “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.” T. D. Jakes 5/5/2002 BET (Black Entertainment Television)

Made me smile.

I’m tough. She made sure of this.

Yep… I am going to be okay.

Thank you, Momma♥️

Life

What’s The Purpose?

Shaun Bradford

“Do not make a permanent decision based on temporary circumstances.” –Bishop T. D. Jakes

My head wants to sever ties but my spirit and heart will not let me. I know there is a purpose behind the pain and madness. Just wish I knew what that purpose was.

Maybe there is some kind of lesson I am meant to learn from this. Or, some kind of super power I am supposed to gain from being so strong. Will I receive some kind of award or prize for my perseverance? If so, I would love to receive it while I am still living. I would love to experience heaven on earth and while I am young enough to enjoy it.

Honestly, though, I must be failing the assignment because I keep going through the same thing. Like, different year, same stuff. It is as if this cycle is stuck on repeat. What am I missing? What step am I overlooking or avoiding? When I tell you I feel like I am in one of those escape rooms and just when I think I am finally about to escape, I enter another hallway with more rooms that lead to nowhere. Is there even a way out?

Can I scream, now????

Yes, knowing the purpose of it all would definitely help… or would it?

Only God knows. I guess my job is to keep going, to keep playing. Eventually, I will win! Right?

No matter what, I have to keep going. But this game of life is no joke! I’m tired.

Shaun

Life

The Water

Shaun Bradford

There’s just something about being near the water that makes life seem a little better. Drove down to the coast to sit on the beach for a while. Found this lone gazebo. Gonna sit out here and listen to my music and read before the rain comes in.

Nice breeze.
Started reading this about two years ago and never finished. Perfect time to read something that doesn’t make me want to figure out life and goals. Lol
Nothing like listening to Johnny Gill.♥️

God is good. Life is good. I’m blessed.