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My Journey With God, No. 107

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

How are you?

I’m hoping all is well.🌺

**After reading what I wrote, I decided to leave it unedited. I don’t want to edit it. These are my current thoughts and feelings. This is how it all spilled out.**♥️

When I woke up this morning, I heard, “Remember your ‘Why’.” Then, as I was scrolling through my Facebook memories I saw this picture of myself from a few years ago, and I remembered my ‘Why.’

She is my why. Her purpose, passion, goals, and dreams are my Why. I told her that I’d always have her. In good times and bad. No matter what came or went. In high moments and lows. She could always count on me.

Yesterday, that “Big Beautiful” ugly, disgusting bill passed the senate and it hurt me to my core. Food security, nutritional wellness, and health equity, just a few things I’m passionate about, were all stripped away with a vote. I did my part. I contacted my U.S. senators and representative, even though I already knew how they’d vote. Yes, I contacted them anyway.

So, today, I must remember my ‘Why.’ I must continue trusting God to have even the smallest and most vulnerable of us—the ones who have a voice but don’t realize they have one. I must continue to believe for them, to work for them. They are also my ‘Why.’ My colleagues are also my ‘Why.’ Many of their positions have already been cut, and they are struggling to move forward.

Hurt.

Heart broken.

However, today is a new day, and I cannot lose hope. Today, the bill goes back to the House of Representatives for revisions and a final vote. No matter the outcome, I must remember my ‘Why’ and keep going.

At the moment, I’m hearing Louis Armstrong singing “What A Wonderful World.” I can see those skies of blue—for everyone. I see every baby, every child, every adult and elder with access to healthy foods and the best of health care. I can see it. No matter what, I must not lose sight of this.

Don’t get me wrong, my faith in God is still strong. It’s my faith in humanity that’s a bit faulty.

Which means… I must lean on God even more, not only for myself but for those who have lost faith or are losing faith.

That’s all I have for now. I pray your day is just as lovely as you are.

Sending lots of love your way!♥️

Shaun

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Song Of The Hour Is “Be Encouraged”

Shaun Bradford

The song that’s currently on repeat in my head is William Becton’s song, “Be Encouraged.” The song says—

I know right now it’s impossible to see, but God is gonna work it out if you just believe. Remember this one thing while you’re going through, if God delivered Daniel, He’ll do the same for you.

Be encouraged no matter what’s going on, He’ll make it alright, but you gotta stay strong.

♥️

Y’all, we are in God’s hands. Stay encouraged. He’s got us!🙏🏽

I love you,

Shaun

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Trusting The Process

Shaun Bradford

Trusting the process, but most of all, trusting God. Yes, trusting God.🙏🏽

As difficult as it may seem to do at times, we must remember that God is in control. He’s in control, and He’s got us. We must hold on to our faith and trust, even when we don’t know what lies ahead. We may not know; however, God does, and again—He’s got us!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Hello July

Shaun Bradford

Hello July!🌺

New month.

New blessings.

New beginnings.

I decided to reshare this message “Season of Grace and Favor.”

I pray this month brings all of us exceptional favor and grace. May God’s light shine upon us a little brighter than usual. May we experience His love and peace more than we’ve experienced it before. Amen

Here’s a throwback for you. I was searching for an image with the word “Favor” and this was at the end of my search. Hadn’t realized I had this saved. I made sure to include the date in the screenshot, July 1, 2016. What a confirmation!

God is so good. Never take His goodness, favor, or grace for granted.

I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day. May it be filled with an abundance of love, peace, joy, and laughter. You deserve it!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Full-Circle Moments: Trust God, His Process, And His Plan

Shaun Bradford

Since turning 50, I have experienced quite a few full-circle moments, many of which I didn’t see coming. Today, I had another one of those moments. The Facebook post I shared three years ago is still true—what you’ve gone through or are currently going through is preparing you for where you’re headed. Hang in there. Trust God, His process, and His plan. Stay open to opportunities that resurface. They are not all negative. I’m finding most are opportunities to do things better or move us towards our goals and dreams.

Remember, as long as God’s in the opportunities—and you’ll know if it’s Him—you won’t fail. He’s got you!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun