Tag: God

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Unconditional Love Begins Within

Shaun Bradford

Happy Self-Love Saturday!

I spent decades yearning for someone to love me for me. To love all of me unconditionally. To love me not only when I was at my best, but when I was at my worst—insecure, unmotivated, feeling ugly, and unsure of myself. To love me when I did not make the best decisions. To love me through both good and bad times. Just to love me.

Well, I have finally realized and accepted I am that person I spent years searching for. I had to learn to love myself not only when I was up, but also when I was down. Had to learn to stop criticizing and beating myself up over mistakes and bad decisions. Yeah, I had to love and accept all of me.

I am so very thankful I finally—took forever—found me.♥️ ~ Shaun

Facebook Memory: March 2, 2023

You deserve unconditional love, and there is no better person to give it to you than yourself.♥️

“Me” by Tamia ♥️

Life

Hello March: I Am Expecting Great Things To Happen

Shaun Bradford

Could not decide between the two memories so I am sharing both.

Facebook Memories

March 1, 2023

Hello March!🌷
New Month
New Blessings
Wishing you a month of peace, love, happiness and blessings.♥️

March 1, 2022

New Day.
New Month.
Never lower your expectations. Always expect something wonderful to happen!🌸

Never stop expecting great things to happen even when you can’t see or feel anything happening. There was a time when I had stopped expecting anything at all. I had lost all hope. So grateful that time was short lived.

Today, I am expecting great things happen because I know God loves me. I can never lose hope again. Not on this side of 50. I have witnessed too many great things happen in my life and for others to believe I have already received and/or experienced all life has to offer. I know there is so much more to come.

Hello March! I am expecting great things to happen.♥️

Shaun

Life

Today Is A Wonderful Day

Shaun Bradford

Smile. Today is a wonderful day. Yes, it’s wonderful because YOU, my friend, are wonderful!♥️ ~ Shaun

Keep your head up! God’s got you.
Life

A New Life

Shaun Bradford

In a few hours, I will have another nephew! A leap year baby!! He will be the newest member of our family since my mom passed. I’m excited. Can’t wait to see his little face.

It’s funny how the mind works. Two things came to mind when I wrote the title, a scripture and a song.

The scripture: Revelation 21:5 (NIV)

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

The song: Boyz II Men’s “On Bended Knees” (the part where they sing about a new life)

I want a new life
And I want it with you
If you feel the same
Don’t ever let it go
You gotta believe in the spirit of love
It’ll heal all things
It won’t hurt anymore

Welcome to my world! I just love how my mind works. Keeps me entertained, for sure.

The message – God is making everything new.

Wish my mom was here to celebrate our newest member. It’s funny that about a month or so before she passed she told us my sister was pregnant, and my sister denied it. My mom only smiled. Well, a few months after she passed we found out my sister was pregnant. She knew. Smiling

Wishing you wonderfully, blessed day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Blessings Without The Struggle

Shaun Bradford

Today’s blog is a short excerpt from my journal entry written on February 28, 2021. At the time, I happened to be listening to Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Sunday morning message, “Give Us An Awakening.” Here’s what I wrote:

Shaun, the gate is going to be open when you get there. You won’t have to push it open, it will just be open.

Listen, I am at a point where I refuse to accept that there will always be some sort of struggle before a blessing is received. I refuse to accept it as truth. There just has to be a time when we walk straight into our blessing(s). No struggle. No pain. Only bliss. And not in the afterlife.

So, today, instead of speaking in future tense, I am speaking as if it is so.

Shaun, you are at the gate. It’s open. Walk through.

Simple.

Walking through.♥️

Take Care,

Shaun

Life

Obedience

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: February 27, 2023

Your obedience to God unlocks doors. Be obedient.♥️

Sometimes you have to become quiet so you are better able to hear that still small voice.

As much as we would love to step out on our own, let’s not do so. Let’s remain obedient to God. He holds the keys that will unlock miracles and blessings.

Wishing you peace, love and blessings!♥️

Shaun

Life

Be You

Shaun Bradford

“Your authenticity is beautiful. Just be you!♥️” – Moi

Originally shared on September 12, 2022 and reshared on February 26, 2023.

Here’s the caption from February 26, 2023:

There’s nothing like being in spaces where you can be your authentic self. Where you are celebrated, not tolerated. Make sure you seek out these spaces and circles. They are where you’ll thrive, not just survive. I love y’all!♥️

I don’t know about you but my goal is to thrive. Those days of only surviving are gone.

Be Blessed♥️

Shaun

Life

Trusting God’s Plan

Shaun Bradford

Here is an excerpt from last year’s Hello Sunday, which was written on this date.

Hello Sunday: February 26, 2023

Ultimately, God is in control and His plans reign supreme. I trust Him, completely. 

Here are a few other things I have learned over this short period of time:

  • Life is going to happen. I can try to manage it but I cannot control it.
  • Suppressing my feelings only delays progress. In order to truly move forward, I have to feel and be honest about my feelings.
  • Not to panic when things are not going according to my plan. It only means that God has something different in mind or He’s working a few things out.

Today, God is still in control, and I do trust His plans—whatever they may be (tired of trying to figure them out). Honestly, I am beginning to believe not knowing what God is doing is best. Yep, I’d rather not rack my brain trying to figure things out because I have 1) discovered it’s only a waste of time, 2) it’s a waste of emotional and mental energy, and 3) I can never predict what will happen (plot twists on 10!). So, yes, I’m going to leave my life in God’s hands and allow Him to do His job. I know whatever He has planned will ultimately be in my favor (because He loves me), better than I imagined (again, because He loves me), and all for His glory and purpose. Yes, it’s all about Him.

Praying you have a lovely day and wonderful week. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Still Standing

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday! This morning I woke up singing “Here I Am” by Marvin Sapp. There were times when I almost gave up. There were times when I did say, “Lord, this is too much.” Yet I survived. Now, here I am, still standing; and standing tall!

Never give up!♥️ ~Shaun

STILL standing!!

Here I Am by Marvin Sapp

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Today’s message is, “Do not give up!” It’s a message I have shared on this date for the past few years. No matter what things look like or how badly you might want to quit (I know you’re tired), do not give up! God is working on your behalf. Soon everything will work in your favor.

Facebook Memory: February 25, 2019

Good Morning! Here’s today’s social media find. Believe me, God IS working. Every setback is preparing you for a bigger blessing. Just don’t give up. No matter what, keep believing, keep going.

You didn’t break. You were being built. Still standing!

Facebook Memory: February 25, 2022

Woke up with the word “steadfast” stuck in my head. It’s all I kept hearing. Now, my Facebook memories are showering me with confirmations. Listen, do not…I repeat…DO NOT give up!! God is working.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Facebook Memory: February 25, 2023

Listen!! DO NOT give up! What may seem impossible to man is NEVER impossible with God. Keep the faith and continue doing your part. God will take care of the rest. Have a blessed day.♥️

Luke 18:27 (NIV) Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”

Remember, with God, all things are possible. He will not let you fail. Trust Him!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun