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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Hello! Happy Sunday!

“Stay open for change. Be willing to accept the new thing God is doing.” Joel Osteen

That quote was the first post in my Facebook memories under August 4th.

God is doing a new thing. At times it may feel uncomfortable, but it’s necessary. When I woke up, the first thought I had was how did I end up here? Followed by, why me? Of all the people God could have chosen, He chose me to experience everything I have experienced. Why?

Have you ever asked yourself the same questions or similar? Why didn’t he choose someone else?

Then, I opened my memories and that’s the first message—be open for change and willing to accept the new thing God is doing.

Now, my question is, “God, what are you about to do now?”

Well, here’s what I am going to do. I am going to do what I have been doing for a while now and trust God. Trust Him wholeheartedly. Here’s a screenshot of the second post from last year. Smiling because it’s the answer to my questions, all of my questions—all of our questions. It’s not about our will but God’s.

“Draw Me Close To You/Thy Will Be Done” by Marvin L. Winans was the song I was singing.

I want to end with this, whatever it is you’re going through, give it to God, including your heart. I don’t know about you, but it’s easier for me to let go of things my heart isn’t attached to. But it’s something that’s so necessary for us to grow and move forward. We trust God with everything else, why not trust Him with our hearts? Haven’t we figured it out yet that God is Thee Heart Mender. Allow Him to do what only He can do. Then… Stay open and be willing to receive and accept the new thing He is doing. Talking to myself, too. Smile.

Well, that’s all I have right now. I woke up a little after 2:30 AM and decided to write. So, I’m going to go ahead and share, then roll over and go back to sleep. I pray you have an exceptionally blessed day.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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God Moves and Does As He Pleases

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning! On August 3, 2021, I wrote, “God does not reveal His entire plan at once. He gives us a glimpse of what is to come. Then reveals pieces as we move forward.”

Since then (like recently, smile), I have learned to stop trying to connect those pieces. To stop trying to figure everything out and let things flow. Somehow, everything will lead me where I am supposed to be. My life and future are in God’s hands. He moves and does as He pleases, and I am cool with it because I am in His hands. I know, not believe, that He’s got me.

Praying you have a wonderful day. Love you.♥️ ~Shaun

Everything happens at God’s discretion.
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Quality Time, Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Earlier, I shared the results from a love language quiz I took a couple of years ago, and I revealed that my primary love language is Quality Time. Well, today, unexpectedly, my dad asked if I would help him with a project. Something he rarely does. So, I got some quality time in with him. AND… he threw in a few words of affirmation. Didn’t even know I needed both. But God did. Smiling.

In my second post, I wrote, “When God shows up, He always shows out.” Hmmm… very few will get this, but the job we worked on (he makes headstones and monuments) required me to learn how to use a design software that I had never used before. Y’all, I’m still on cloud 9. Been watching YouTube videos on all of its features for almost an hour now. When I tell you God knows exactly how to bless me. He forever amazes me.

Just had to share my testimony—how God tends to work in my life. Y’all, I am beyond blessed, for real. I try not to take moments like this for granted.

I pray you had a great day. Wishing you a good night.♥️

Shaun

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Quality Time

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning! Hope you had a restful night. I was reading past journal entries from this date and decided to share this one. It’s light and something different from my normal posts.

So, on August 2, 2022, I was watching a series called, “Relationship Goals.” Not even sure what that was because I have never watched a lot of reality tv. Anyway, all I can say is it must have been good because I wrote about it and took a quiz. Here’s what I said.

Shaun’s Journal Entry: August 2, 2022

“Watching Relationship Goals series and they mentioned knowing each other’s love language. I just took the quiz. Took two. Thought the first was too simple because it only had 5 questions. The second was quite long. Well.. the results were the same. My primary love language is quality time followed by words of affirmation.”

The first is quality time followed by words of affirmation, physical touch, receiving gifts, and acts of service.

As I said, I took two different quizzes and the results ended up being the same. I still don’t know how. Even after I read the descriptions of the results, I still didn’t and don’t get it. Quality Time.

Y’all, maybe I don’t even know myself because I am not someone who likes being around people all the time. I love my space. Even my kids understand this. Even on family vacations I have make time for myself. Now, when we’re together, I enjoy every minute of their presence. I take in everything from their body language to their passions. I soak it all up! Just thinking about our time together makes me smile.

Anyhoo… I just knew for sure Words of Affirmation would be my primary language because it’s what I am drawn to most. However, the order was the same. It’s a close second so I guess it’s not that big of a deal. Now, Physical Touch, I’m good. Don’t need it all the time. Never been a touchy-feely kind of person. Now, I love hugs and expressions of affection, but all that cuddling stuff ain’t for me. And some people can do it for hours! Nah…I really do like my space. As for gifts and acts of service. They’re welcomed, but not necessary. It would be different if they came along with the first two languages, but not alone. There has to be meaning behind them.

My question is, why isn’t food a love language? Because I love me some food! Now, I can definitely spend some quality time with food. Baby, if it’s good, I savor every bite. My ex used to say he wish I treated him like I treated food. Ha! Yes…food is it!

As I told you this post would be light and different from the norm. Have you taken a love language quiz before and if so, what’s your primary love language?

I hope you enjoy your day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun