Tag: believe

Life

A Reflection: It’s Been Ten Years

Shaun Bradford

In my previous post, I mentioned receiving an invite to a media training that awakened so many dreams. Well, here’s what I wrote afterwards:

Shaun’s Journal Entry: June 3, 2014

New Orleans was definitely a great professional experience. I came back with a sense of worth. I felt like I could actually accomplish my goals. I now have a different outlook on life & my role in this universe. I am destined for greatness & there’s nothing wrong with it. Thank you God for helping me realize my potential. Please give me the knowledge, strength, courage, and intelligence to do things the correct way. I thank you so much for the favor!

Y’all, there are so many key elements in that entry that I had no idea I would struggle with over the years that followed. Didn’t see any of it coming. When I tell you my life was disrupted for real! Whew!! But I made it!!!

One of my biggest struggles, which I believe is the reasoning behind the self-sabotage, is this one statement: “I am destined for greatness…”

Y’all, that was a very bold statement. I saw it. I felt it. And over the years whenever I felt it creeping up again, I would shut it down. Every. Single. Time.

Very interesting revelation, isn’t it? Had no idea I was even doing it.

Moving forward, I am going to keep the same prayer in mind—

God, please give me the knowledge, strength, courage, and intelligence to do things the correct way. Amen

I believe if I make this prayer the center of all future endeavors, I will be okay.

Here’s to 10 years!🎉🎉

Yes… this is Year50…♥️

Shaun

Here are a few pictures from my trip and the invite from this day ten years ago. Still can’t believe it’s been ten years.

Life

Believe For It

Shaun Bradford

Y’all, I was dead set on not using a Facebook memory from this day for my posts. Well, I guess it’s not about my plans. Being obedient. Laughing

So, I just read my journal entry from two years ago (April 26, 2022) looking for inspiration for this post and it led me right back to the Facebook memory I wasn’t going to share. Here’s what I wrote:

Shaun’s Journal Entry: April 26, 2022

Anyway, last night I was lead to read last year’s journal entry from April 25, 2021 which referred to April 26, 2015. The word was definitely for me – I Believe and God Knows. For almost two weeks or more the song, Believe For It has been stuck in my head and the word “believe” has been on my conscience for days. So when I read “I believe,” I knew this message was for me. So that’s what I shared as today’s quote, “Believe. It’s already done.” I have to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it’s done. Period.

And here’s the Facebook memory from that day.

Facebook Memory: April 26, 2022

Believe it’s already done.
OR.. Believe. It’s already done. Listen, that period makes a difference. It’s assurance that whatever you’re believing for IS already done. You may not see it yet, but it’s done. So stop worrying and start living. It’s done!

Yes, it’s already done!

Have a blessed rest of the day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Today, I am keeping this post just as short as I did my Facebook post a year ago. The message is simple, yet powerful—

“Just believe.”

Originally shared on April 21, 2023 with the caption, “Just believe.♥️”

That’s it! Praying you have a beautiful Sunday. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Second Chances

Shaun Bradford
Blessed.🙏🏽

Do you believe in second chances? Do you believe that missed opportunities actually come around again? Well, I do. I am currently experiencing it. Had no idea it was about to happen. Know this, the dream(s) God placed inside of you will come to pass…when you are ready. You may have thought you missed your chance or fumbled the first opportunity, but you didn’t. The first time was just a test run. Will share more soon.

Listen, I do not care how tempting it is to settle, or how bleak things may seem, do not give up on your dreams. They will happen.

Be Blessed♥️

Shaun

Life

Keep On Moving

Shaun Bradford

Facebook will create reels for you from past stories shared on a particular date. So, instead of sharing one of my Facebook posts from this date, I am sharing the reel it created. Soul II Soul’s “Keep On Movin’” was the recommended song. I removed the sound from the video for this post; however, if you would like to view the reel as shared, feel free to click the link.

Facebook Stories: April 6, 2023

Much needed reminders.

Here’s Soul II Soul’s Keep On Movin’. First time hearing it in years! Used to be one of my favorite songs.

Praying you have a wonderful day and peaceful weekend.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

PERSEVERE

Shaun Bradford

Thanks to Senator Cory Booker’s post this morning, PERSEVERE is the word of the day!

No matter how many setbacks you have, keep trying. No matter how many times you have to restart, keep starting. Keep dreaming. Keep creating. Keep building. PERSEVERE! In time, everything you once dreamed will be your reality.

PERSEVERE!♥️

Shaun

Life

God Has The Answer

Shaun Bradford

Last night I shared the following on YouTube, “When in doubt, look to God. He always has the answer.”

Y’all, I am speechless, emotional, feel woozy, can’t even comprehend what is happening because here is one of today’s Facebook memories:

Shaun’s Daily Inspiration: March 29, 2023

You ARE the answer.♥️

Y’all, I am lying here bawling. Not sure why this has hit me so hard. Is it because He actually answered so fast? Like, I didn’t even expect an answer. Didn’t even realize I had a question to be answered. But evidently my soul did. Whew!! I was just writing what I heard while I was creating the post. I’m not sure how to process this one. I definitely need a moment. Is this an answer to a future question? Speechless

Y’all… I had no idea I was the one in doubt. Just mind blowing. Yeah… I need a minute for this one. God has never, ever responded like this. So clearly. Without any room for doubt. Whew!

I pray you have a wonderful day! And Happy Good Friday to everyone celebrating.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

“Never Lost” by CeCe Winans
Life

Do Not Throw In The Towel

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: March 18, 2023

Hold on. God is working. He’s already set things in motion. Listen, you cannot afford to give up now.♥️

It’s true, you cannot afford to give up. Your purpose is much too great.

My friend, push through; pray through; but whatever you do, please do not throw in the towel. Do not settle for where you are, thinking this is it, this is how life is meant to be. Nope! God has many more years of blessings planned for your life. Just hold on a little while longer. I promise you, God is working everything out. You will get through this.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday, y’all! Was debating whether to write about what’s currently going on in my life (things are finally settling down—will share later) or share a Facebook memory. Well…I chose the memory. Smile. Its message could not be any clearer—God’s will be done.

Whatever it is, release control and surrender to God’s will. Believe me, He will not let you fail. He’s got you.

Of course I heard Marvin L. Winans singing, “Draw Me Close To You/Thy Will Be Done.” Smile. He ends the song with, “I seen You work in others and I want You to work in me.”

This morning’s prayer is:

Lord, I am surrendering it all to you. I have seen Your work with others and know You will do the same with me. Lord, I completely trust You with my all. Thy will be done. Amen

Praying you have a wonderful week! Stay in prayer. Stay connected to God. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Draw Me Close To You/Thy Will Be Done