Life

Favor

Shaun Bradford

Listen, I’m just going to invite y’all along for this ride. Let’s just call it my reality show (and I so hate reality shows), It’s Shaun’s World. Word of advice, when you speak something into the universe, be prepared to receive it.

So, this just happened to me. Someone was promoting my work right after I said I needed clients; and y’all, I almost stopped her. I am so glad God held my tongue and I did downplay my experience. I am so uncomfortable with being in the spotlight. Especially when I’m not prepared for it. This is all so new to me. I have to be okay with being recognized not just recognizing others.

Here’s today’s midday message, which is what God had to remind me:

Favor is real. When it comes your way, grasp it. Don’t be so humble that you let it slip away.♥️

Praying you enjoy the rest of your day.

Shaun

Life

Be Obedient

Shaun Bradford

Your obedience to God unlocks doors. Be obedient.♥️

That’s the message!

Y’all, yesterday I had a very rude awakening! It felt as if I had been chastised and all I wanted to do was hide.

Short story–

Before I published yesterday’s “Hello Sunday,” I was told to add a specific – a very specific – caption to my photo. Every time I attempted to write it, I would erase it. I was like, what’s the point? Writing those words made me feel very uncomfortable. Very vulnerable. Ha… Can’t believe I’m being so transparent right now. Well, I wrote something else and published it. Not even an hour or so later, I clicked on a live sermon and y’all, the speaker was saying the same exact thing I was told to write. Y’all… VERBATIM! I felt so small. God had given me those words and I was too afraid to post them. I am so grateful for God’s grace and the opportunity to come back a edit my caption.

This year I told myself that it was time to do things differently because I refuse to enter the next half of my life doing the same old things. The messages I have received since have been to be more open to new ideas, new opportunities and new relationships. Which also means I have to tear down a few walls.

If you didn’t know, God is pretty awesome and I love the way He loves me.

I pray you have a lovely week. Remember to be obedient to whatever God tells you to do. You never know what blessings He has in store for you.

Shaun

Life

Shaun’s Smile

Shaun Bradford

Was scrolling through my Facebook memories and decided to share my “Hello Sunday” blog from last year. I mean, it is still Sunday somewhere, right? This particular blog was the debut of my artwork, Shaun’s Smile.

https://itsshaunsworld2.com/2022/02/27/hello-sunday-89/
Click link above to read last year’s blog and see some of my first drawings.

I am proud to say I have been consistent with drawing several times a week for over a year now. Although more work is needed, I’m happy to report that my art looks so much better than it did a year ago. Looking forward to improving my skills over the next few years. One day my work will inspire millions to embrace their uniqueness while spreading love, kindness, hope, compassion and peace throughout the world.

I definitely could have been a flower child sans the drugs.

Good Night/Morning ♥️

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

I am not even sure where to begin. I have so many things I could write about. These past few weeks have been unusually emotional. Not in a bad way, if that’s such a thing. It’s almost like I needed it to happen. I needed to be honest about my feelings. About where I am in life and where I desire to be. I guess you can say this has been one eye opening month. Smile

Open to receive love.♥️

Now that clarity is sinking in, I feel more at ease. I’m no longer anxious about how things will work out. If it’s meant to be, it will be. If not, it won’t. And I am okay with that. Ultimately, God is in control and His plans reign supreme. I trust Him, completely.

Here are a few other things I have learned over this short period of time:

  • Life is going to happen. I can try to manage it but I cannot control it.
  • Suppressing my feelings only delays progress. In order to truly move forward, I have to feel and be honest about my feelings.
  • Not to panic when things are not going according to my plan. It only means that God has something different in mind or He’s working a few things out.

Around this time last year, I was reading Christy Nockels’, The Life You Long For and learning how to live from a place of rest while allowing God to love on me. It feels so good to be back on track. Y’all, God is truly amazing.

Wishing you a wonderful week. Thanks for reading.♥️

Shaun

Life

Cherish Every Moment

Shaun Bradford

Last year’s quote is perfect for today. We must cherish every moment while we can and take nothing or no one for granted. Y’all, we are truly blessed. Enjoy your day.♥️ ~ Shaun

Life

Faith Is Work

Shaun Bradford

Faith requires work; and you best believe trust and patience are work!♥️

Trusting God when you cannot see how something could possibly happen, is work.

Having patience during the wait because you don’t know when it will happen, is work.

Whew! I didn’t know it was going to require this much work! I’m in it now. I have come too far to quit. Gotta see this thing through.

Y’all, FAITH is work! The funny thing about faith is once you believe you have it mastered, you enter another realm that requires even more faith. I guess this is a good thing. Guess it means you are actually making progress.

Faith…

Life

Sistas on BET: Aaron The Accountant

Shaun Bradford

Haven’t written about my show, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, in quite some time. Don’t believe I have written about it in detail since I stopped tweeting.

I believe the last thing I wrote about was Aaron, this preacher/accountant who some believe is too good to be true. Okay… let me pause and go find my last blog so I can pick up where I left off with Aaron.

So I found the blog, It’s My Tweet Night. Instead of providing the link to the blog, I’ll share what I wrote –

“Today’s blog is about one of my favorite characters on Tyler Perry’s Sistas – Aaron is his name. The only reason I’m writing about Aaron is because, in my opinion, his character is the most genuine. However… so many don’t like him. Yes, he’s had a bit of a controversial past. I mean, his ex-wife committed suicide because he divorced her. I know, seems pretty dark, but there’s more to the story. At first, I thought he was a little harsh– hmm.. now I’m sounding like Andi describing Gary, who’s abusive and in Aaron’s anger management group…

Y’all know what, I’ll have to save this “think piece,” as my daughter would call it, for some other time. After having my “Andi” moment, I’m beginning to think I’m the one who’s delusional. Maybe Aaron isn’t the person I think he is. Who I want him to be. Have I been bamboozled? Am I only seeing what I want to see? Please say it ain’t so!!

I’ll write more about Aaron after I see a few more episodes. Fingers crossed that he really is the guy I think he is. We need at least one level-headed, genuine guy on the show who’s not afraid to be vulnerable or constantly trying to prove himself.”

Funny that that was written two years ago around this same time, February 10, 2021. Fortunately, I don’t need to write much to summarize Aaron’s character over the last two years. He has definitely stayed true to his character. He’s an upstanding guy. Kind of boring at times, but he’s patient, thoughtful, loyal and very understanding. The only problem I have with him is that he’s too patient, thoughtful, loyal and understanding. You see, he’s been seeing this one girl, Karen, who says she’s in love with this other guy, Zac. Well, Zac has moved on with Fatima – Tyler created them a spinoff called Zatima – and wants nothing to do with Karen. However, one night he and Karen got together and now Karen’s pregnant. Good soap opera stuff, huh?! I love it!!

Anyway, Karen doesn’t know who the father is but wants the baby to be Zac’s because she doesn’t like seeing him happy with Fatima. Meanwhile, Aaron is holding on hoping Karen will one day want him as much as she wants Zac. The crazy thing is, I don’t believe she wants Zac because she belittles him every time she gets a chance. She just doesn’t like seeing him happy and wants him to suffer because she’s unhappy. Well, she’s hurting Aaron in the process. At least everyone believes Aaron is hurting. Which leads me back to my thoughts from two years ago, what if it’s all a game. What if Aaron is just patient enough to wait for Karen to fall for him, then BAM! his true colors will show?

Hopefully, the Aaron we see is who he really is. With this said, I believe he needs to move on and find someone who is deserving of his love.

Well, I’m 20 minutes away from show time! Let me grab something to eat and get ready to chat about my show.

Shaun

Life

Keep It Simple

Shaun Bradford

I have decided to discontinue “Wednesday Writings,” however, I will continue writing my “Hello Sunday” blogs.

Here is one of my first drawings and quotes from this date last year. Simplicity is where it’s at. It’s where you find peace, joy and contentment. Have a blessed Wednesday.♥️