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Trust & Patience

Shaun Bradford

Many, many moons ago, I closed my emails with—“Trust + Patience = Peace. Enjoy Life💖”

Today, I’m sitting here wondering what made me write that. What made me put trust and patience together? Why did I believe the two would equal peace? Then, I ended it with “Enjoy Life💖” Unfortunately, I can’t find any mention of it in my journals. It was just something I chose. And I kept that closing for years. I’m not even sure when I changed it. It’s definitely one of those things that make you go “Hmmm.”

Anyhoo…

A little while ago, I decided to take a break and draw. It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve drawn anything. Yesterday, I received a plant after my presentation. I used it as inspiration—and inspiration only—don’t judge.😅

*** Had to come back and add this—which really could have been the reason behind the closing. As soon as I shared this post, the Winans song, “Trust In God” started playing in my head. Could that have been the inspiration? Wow! Okay… I’m done.☺️♥️

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God’s Purpose

Shaun Bradford

God’s purpose is much greater than us. We’re only the vessels He’s chosen to use to achieve it.

Honestly, I have no idea what God’s purpose for my life is; however, I do know my purpose is to allow Him to use me as He sees fit. Whatever His purpose is, it’s greater than me. It’s my hope that along my life’s journey, others will see God through me and choose to allow Him to use them, too. Believe me, the love, joy, and peace He provides is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s real.

Okay… let me end here before I start sounding like I’m trying to get y’all to join a cult.😅 But honestly, there’s nothing like residing in God’s presence.

That’s all I have for now. I pray your day is going well.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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A Message To Your Inner Child

Shaun Bradford

Who else, besides me, was a dreamer with a vivid imagination as a child?

Y’all, I believed I could create and design anything, including flying cars, spaceships, and shoes from crocheted yarn and wood from fallen tree limbs. I just knew if I could imagine it, I could create, do, or become it.☺️

Anyhoo… Here’s what I shared three years ago about tapping into your inner child to create the life you’ve always dreamed and imagined.

Listen, I still believe that as long as you have breath in your body somehow, in some way, you can create and live whatever you dream.

Now, go create!♥️

Love ya,

Shaun

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Note To Self

Shaun Bradford
From 2020–2021, I volunteered as a registered dietitian for the nonprofit Peace & Pearls Single Parent Support Network, Inc. I also created motivational messages/graphics for their social media platforms. As you can see, I shared this particular message on March 31, 2021. The messages were not only for the parents but they were also for me.🥰

Note to Self: The comeback is always stronger than the setback. – LaShaundrea

Setbacks will happen. They are a part of life. But so are comebacks!

You got this!!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 80

Shaun Bradford

When I tell you God KNOWS just what we need when we need it! I needed this message below to kick off today’s celebration.🎉

“Leave No Crumbs” by Sarah Jakes Roberts

Thank you, SJR!

Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts’ (SJR) words reminded me that I’m not who I used to be. I’m no longer the person I was ten years ago, not even a year ago (yeah…my life is transitioning fast). As she suggested in her message, the self-preservation method I was using before is no longer effective for where God is taking me. It’s time for me to let it go, stop resisting the change, and embrace the newest version of myself so I can move forward. I’ve been feeling this a lot lately. I just needed to hear it, and hear it clearly.

I’m listening, God! I’m ready for where you’re taking me!

Forever grateful and beyond blessed to experience and reside in God’s love.♥️

Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend has been just as lovely as you.🥰

Here’s what I shared on this day four years ago—

Chills!

Claim it.

Receive it.

Walk in it.

It’s YOURS!♥️

I love you always,

Shaun

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Chills!

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

When I tell you the following Facebook memory gave me chills! Whew!!

When I shared this post four years ago, I had just taken a giant leap of faith. Today, I’m finally beginning to see the fruits of that leap. God set the stage. All I had to do was make things happen.

In a few hours, I’m giving another nutrition presentation. This one includes a cooking demo—grilled honey-lime salmon with pan roasted vegetables (both low-sodium). Then, tomorrow and Saturday, it’s conference time. Yay!

Y’all, I am so grateful God didn’t give up on me and kept my dreams alive. I am truly blessed.🙏🏽

That’s all for now. I pray your day is just as amazing as you are!♥️

Je t’aime,

Shaun

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Peace

Shaun Bradford

Peace.

At the end of the day, we’re all longing for peace—peace of mind, a peaceful life, and world peace. It’s peace that we want.

As with love and hope, God is peace. And His peace transcends everything.♥️

Wishing you love and peace,

Shaun

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Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

Shaun Bradford

As Arsenio Hall used to say, “Things that make you go ‘Hmmm’.”

Notice the time?

Found this amongst my handy-dandy saved photos. It seems like my photos are creating their own stories nowadays.🙃 As you can see, love was on my mind at 1:48 AM. Really?! Y’all, I’m cracking up. Seriously… at one o’clock in the morning, I was writing the word “Love.” The sun is cute, though. Why am I hearing, “Sunny days, everybody loves them? Tell me, baby, can you stand the rain?” I guess that’s the adult version of “Sunny Days.” See previous post.

On a serious note, though. I truly love life, even the craziness of it all—which wasn’t always the case. I believe me having a near death experience changed everything. You see, several years ago, I had a car accident not even 30 minutes after thinking I no longer wanted to be here. Yeah… I was so done with life that I wanted to be gone. It was only a thought. Then, the accident happened. Since then, I cherish life and everything that comes with it. Bad times happen. The hurts and disappointments haven’t stopped, but I’m still here! I’m still here! I would have missed out on soooo much had I not lived. Y’all, I’m still here!

Think I’ll end now. I’m not sure if I’ll share a mid-morning post or if this will be it. If I don’t, I’ll talk to you this afternoon.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Since I mentioned sunny days, here’s “Can You Stand The Rain” by my all time favorite male RnB group, New Edition (#NE4Life!!).

“Can You Stand The Rain?” by New Edition

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Wanted to begin the day with something uplifting—

Isaiah 12:2–5 (NIV)

2. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

3. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

4. In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

5. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.

Thankful for God’s love, mercy, grace, kindness, patience, guidance, and peace. I am blessed. Amen

I hope you had a lovely Saturday and that your Sunday is just as lovely.♥️

Love you much,

Shaun