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It’s Your Story

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

You may not be able to control how people feel about you or everything they say. However, you can control what you do and how you would like to be remembered by others. Always remember that your life is your story. As I said in my post three years ago, it’s okay to edit and rewrite a few things as you go along. We all change over time, so don’t be afraid for your life to reflect those changes.

Again, it’s YOUR story. You’re in control. Write it your way.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Leave Your Worries With God

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Eight years ago, I was listening to The Winans and Anita Baker’s “Ain’t No Need To Worry.” The song says (Lyrics: LyricFind)—

Ain’t no need in worrying
what the night is gonna bring,
it’ll be all over in the morning.

There’s a fear of night fall,
when darkeness comes and covers all the day.
Sometimes we feel pain, 
but there are things that we can change, just pray.

Ain’t no need to worry,
what the night is gonna bring,
it’ll be all over in the morning.

Troubles come, but they do past,
heartaches, hurts, oh but, they don’t last always.
Sometimes we feel pain, 
but there are things that we can change, just pray.

Ain’t no need to worry,
what the night is gonna bring,
it’ll be all over in the morning.

In the morning, the morning,
it’ll be all over in the morning.

It’ll be all over in the morning.

Makes no different how dark the night,
if you trust in God, it’ll be alright;
(it’ll be all over in the morning).

It makes no difference how long the day,
trust in God, He’ll make a way;
(it’ll be all over in the morning).

Weeping will last, but only for awhile,
but when the sun shines, you’ll wear a smile;
(it’ll be all over in the morning).

And I say, thank you Jesus,
in the presence of all those who hear my voice;
(it’ll be all over in the morning).

In the morning, the morning,
it’ll be all over in the morning.

It’ll be all over in the morning.

“Ain’t No Need To Worry” by The Winans & Anita Baker

I needed this reminder that trouble doesn’t always last and that God is with us even when we’re experiencing pain. He’s a good God.

I pray you have a lovely day.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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An On Time Word

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning.☀️

I must remember that I am God’s child.

This memory made me smile. It’s so timely. So many can use a little encouragement at the moment, including myself.

Over the past few days, I have watched my lifelong dream of a kinder, healthier, and safer world crumble before my eyes. First, the president withdrew us from the Paris Climate Agreement, and then the World Health Organization (this one hurt!). Now, there is uncertainty regarding the future of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. If another outbreak, of any kind, were to occur, no one would know about it. This means we will be unable to prevent avoidable deaths. And then there’s everything else that moved us forward as a nation that’s now setting us back. So, yeah… this has been one tough week.

Soooo….

Seeing the words “Be Encouraged” made me smile and momentarily gave me a sense of hope.

I know God is with us. I know God is in control. I also know that certain things have to happen for better to come. Since the beginning of time, there hasn’t been an era without conflict, a great disaster, or some form of devastation. Well, now it’s our time.

I’m staying in prayer and trusting God. I won’t say too much, but God had already prepared me for this right before my 50th birthday. At the time, I didn’t understand what He was saying, but now I do.

Y’all, I know God’s got us. I don’t doubt that at all. However, I am still human, and my heart hurts.

This is all I have at the moment. I pray you have an amazing day!

Stay encouraged.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 53

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Woke up this morning singing Kirk Franklin’s “Conquerors”. Then, I came across these two messages in my Facebook memories.

Whew! This message is right here. This is exactly what God’s been telling me to do. I keep saying, “I’m listening, God; I hear you, God.” However, as we’ve all experienced (and I know I’m not alone in this), doing so becomes difficult at times when the facts seem overpowering. But I’m holding on. The crazy thing is God has never not taken care of me. He’s always been faithful. So why is it difficult to stay focused on His instructions?

I guess I’m beginning to sound like Joel because I ended last year with this exact message—I’m taking the limits off God and myself. Y’all, why do I want to say, “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. …” IYKYK😁

I needed both messages this morning. Thank You, God.♥️

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Dream BIG

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

A few years ago, I made a video documenting a moment when I dreamed BIG and the dream came true. Here’s what I wrote when I shared the TikTok video on Instagram/Facebook.

Facebook Memory: January 18, 2022

“Manifest it! Wrote it down on 09/29/2014. On 10/24/2014 it happened. Y’all, it really doesn’t take long for God to work. He’s quite amazing!☺️

Never stop dreaming!”

And here’s a Facebook story I shared last year (January 18, 2024)—

The original quote “BIG Dream, BIG Faith” was shared on January 18, 2022 with the caption— “Do not let the size of a mustard seed fool you. Although tiny in size, it’s big, bold, and strong; and it carries a faith and confidence that can move mountains. Big dreams require big faith, which can be as small as a mustard seed.”

As I shared last year, you are already living in your dreams. Please be careful not to miss the beautiful moments in front of you because this isn’t the dream you envisioned. Enjoy every minute of now. Believe me, so many treasures can be found in this present moment. In time, you will see what you envisioned.♥️

Love you,

Shaun