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My Journey With God, No. 60

Shaun Bradford

This morning’s message from God to me was Joel Osteen’s “Unconditional Trust,” originally shared on March 26, 2017. Before watching the video, I was led to look and see what I had written in my journal or saved in my photos on that date. I discovered that on that date, I was preparing for our annual state dietetics meeting. I was the president of our association that year. Also on that date, I referenced the date March 26, 2015—the day I learned I would be the president-elect for 2015-2016.

Whew! Talk about a full-circle moment.

Now, here I am again, president–elect of the same state association. Didn’t know it was even possible. I had written off this path of my journey as lessons learned. Thought that was how God would use it. Yet, here I am again.

I needed Pastor Osteen’s word. I don’t always understand… correction… I never understand what God is doing until after it’s done. However, I am learning to trust Him unconditionally. Who knew I’d be in this position again? What’s great about this time around is that I am not starting from scratch. I’m starting with more knowledge and experience.

Side Note: I just want to give you a glimpse of what’s so mind-boggling to me, what I have been trying to grasp. In 2016 (the year of my presidency), Donald Trump won his first presidential election. Now here are again, at the beginning of his second term. You see what I mean about a full-circle moment. Definitely not a coincidence. And y’all know I live in Mississippi, right? Times were interesting then. Not sure how interesting they’ll be this time. Again, not starting from scratch but with more experience and knowledge. I’m forever asking, “God, what are You doing?” Lol! When I say God has a sense of humor, this is what I’m speaking of. Gotta laugh.

This journey is definitely not for the weak.♥️ ~Shaun

P.S. There’s a little lagniappe at the end of Joel Osteen’s video. Fast forward about 20 minutes and you’ll see it. When I tell you God is sooooo good! So very good. I just love the way He loves me. Beyond Blessed.🥰

“Unconditional Trust” by Pastor Joel Osteen
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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday!

Love this quote I found from nine years ago—

“Hope is the little voice you hear whisper ‘maybe’ when it seems the entire world is shouting ‘no!’”

I hear the world. But I also hear a beautiful harmony. Not from heaven, but from earth. It’s my maybe.

Hope.

Never lose hope.

If God’s shown you something is possible…

Then, it’s possible (God doesn’t lie).

So, keep hope alive.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 59

Shaun Bradford

I debated whether or not to share my interview that aired during last night’s local news because my journey to where I want to be is still a work in progress. Then, while trying to find something to share for my afternoon post, I heard to check the photos I had saved on this date. Y’all, when I tell you God forever amazes me! I wasn’t expecting to find a TikTok video I made three years ago. I don’t even have access to that TikTok account anymore. I lost access about two years ago when I couldn’t remember my password or the email address I used to set it up. So, finding this video today lets me know it’s okay to share the one from last night.

Here’s what I shared on February 8, 2022.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of reading a book to two different groups during “Storytime with a Soldier,”—a monthly event hosted by the African American Military History Museum here in Hattiesburg. The first group included pre-K children, and the other included adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Well, the local news station decided to attend the event and they wanted to interview me. Y’all, I really hate being on camera. And I guess from the look on my face, the journalist knew it too because he asked if I was okay with being on camera, and I said “no,” but I’d do the interview anyway. And I did. I actually did two impromptu interviews yesterday. Yayyy, Me!!🎉

Here is the link to last night’s interview: “Storytime with a Soldier”

I once said I felt like the purpose of this blog space, “It’s Shaun’s World,” was to share my testimonies in real time, and that’s exactly what I have been doing. When I tell you life is funny and God has a sense of humor. I can’t help but laugh while watching Him with amazement. In the video from 2022, I said I was preparing to be on camera. Did I believe it would actually happen?! No! At least not without me being prepared for it.😂

Y’all, God is sooo smooth. Laughing because all this time I have been calling this my world when in reality, it’s actually His.☺️

My journey…♥️