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Don’t Give Up – Keep Going!

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Listen, DO NOT give up! I know it seems like you’ve been working towards your dreams for ages, and the closer you get to them, the farther you have to go. Believe me, I get it. I am right there with you. But guess what we’re not going to do? We are not going to give up or settle for less than God’s best for our lives. Instead, we are going to keep going. Yes, we are going to keep going until we see our dreams come true.

Here are two posts that just gave me the boost I needed this morning. I hope they inspire and motivate you.

Facebook Memory: January 6, 2019

The “social media find” that accompanied the Facebook memory.

A Facebook post that randomly showed up on my feed this morning.☺️

THIS!!! I may be 51, but my life is far from over, and my dreams are still possible. I must keep going!

When I tell you God’s messages are always on time. This is why I allow Him to lead.

My Facebook memory reminded me of how far I’ve come in ten years. Y’all, 2015 was a beast! My entire life fell apart that year, and I nearly lost everything (I still had my babies) however, I made it! I’m still here and much further along than before things fell apart. Yes, life is so much better. Also, randomly seeing Mel Robbins’ post on my feed was all God—ALL God.

Y’all, I am so grateful God loves me enough to keep me motivated and encouraged. That He won’t let me give up on my dreams or settle where I am, even when I want to.🥰

By the way, I’m going to go back and follow Mel. I have been listening to her podcasts for over a year or so now but haven’t followed her on social media.

Well, this is all I have at the moment. Thank you for reading. I really do appreciate you. Sending prayers your way for a wonderful day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

** Saw this in my journal entry (January 6, 2023) and thought I’d share it too:

“What you say to yourself dictates the course of your life.” –Bishop T. D. Jakes

Be mindful of what you speak.♥️

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️
I pray you are doing well.

Saw this quote and thought I’d share it with my natural nurturers—those who can’t help but love on others and put them first.

“This year, your assignment is you. Water you.” – femalempire.co

As the quote says, we are the assignment this year and must water ourselves. Whatever we’ve poured into others in the past, we must now pour into ourselves. This doesn’t mean we’re being selfish or will love others any less. It just means we are making our purposes, dreams, and aspirations a priority so they can finally grow. It’s our time to flourish.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Water YOU.

hope

Don’t Wait, Create

Shaun Bradford

I was scrolling down one of my pages and saw this message I shared in 2023.

Today’s message is—

Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you start creating the life you’ve always imagined. Do it now! Block out the noise, fears, and doubts, and start today!

Remember, you’ve already taken the limits off yourself and God, so what are you waiting for? You got this!

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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2025 Is Already Different

Shaun Bradford

So, this year is already starting differently. I decided to watch something I believed would set the tone for this year. Well, what I wasn’t expecting was the tone I received. Laughing because I thought I was watching something that would empower me, but instead, I was introduced to the kind of husband (yes, I’m getting married again) I desired. Y’all, I’m looking for my Jimmy Carter!

Talk about an “Aha” moment!

Before 2024 ended, I said I was going to focus on my personal life this year. Well, I guess this is the beginning.

When I think about it, Jimmy Carter was the kind of person I’ve been seeking since I knew what love was and could be. I mean, why not? He’s been my inspiration since I was in grade school. My purpose—to make this world a better place through love, hope, peace, kindness, and service—began with him. And his relationship with Rosalynn was what I’d always dreamed of having. So many doubt that kind of relationship and love is possible. However, I have never doubted it. I’ve always believed it to be possible. Because I truly believe in love.

Soooo… it’s been Jimmy all this time. Wow!

Here’s an Instagram trailer for the Hulu and Disney+ special I just watched—“Jimmy Carter: A Full Life.” Enjoy!♥️ ~Shaun

Yep, I’m already setting the tone for this year! No more going with the flow.

Welcome to my world!♥️

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My Journey With God, No. 45

Shaun Bradford

While looking through an old notebook that I was using as a journal and as a study guide (not sure why I was using one notebook for both😩), I found a letter I had written but never sent to my sister. Here’s a snippet of what I wrote.

30 January 1993

At the time, I was 19 years old and stationed at Ramstein AB, Germany. Y’all, I was just a baby. However, even back then, I made note of gems that I still live by today:

  1. True happiness can only be found within. (Thanks, Master Splinter)
  2. God will place us where we desire to be, but it’s our responsibility to make things happen. (A good one, right?!)
  3. Life isn’t easy… but it’s so worth living.

As I mentioned in the letter, I was where I had always dreamed of being, but I wasn’t doing anything with the opportunity I had been given. Looking back, I realize no one in my circle had the same or similar goals or dreams. So, instead of venturing out and doing my own thing, I adapted to their world. From what I had written—“I don’t have any goals anymore.”—I believe I had lost hope.

How sad…

But very eye opening.

It’s so important that we surround ourselves with like-minded people or our dreams and aspirations will suffer. Or…we must be strong enough to venture out and do our own thing to keep our dreams alive.

Life is interesting and God is good.

Forever grateful for His wisdom and love.♥️

Shaun