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You Decide

Shaun Bradford

How would you like for your day to go?

How would you like for your life to flow?

You have the power to decide.

Make it happen!♥️ ~Shaun

The decision is all yours.

Side Note: Last night I responded to a daily prompt/question, “What could you do more of?”, and my answer was “relax more.” Well, it just dawned on me that I actually have the power to do just that. If more relaxation time is what I desire, I need to make it happen. Period! Life is too short to continue wishing, wanting, and waiting, hoping things will just happen out of the blue. God’s given me the power to do it.

So, it’s done.🥰

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Praise

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning! Woke up this morning with this scripture playing over and over in my head.

Psalm 34:1—I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Continually…

Never ceasing…

Always…

God’s praise shall continually be in my mouth. Amen

I pray you have a wonderful day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning! Here’s what I shared on September 22, 2019, five years ago.

When I tell you this one post has had me crying for a few minutes now. So many emotions about this memory, about this particular “purse note.” It was the very first of my notes. When I wrote it ten years ago, I was told to keep it near and to reference it often. That I would need it. I had no idea what that meant, but I was obedient.

Over the years, I began to read it less and less often. At one point I was reading it almost daily. At times, I questioned some of the things I had written inside (nothing juicy, just things only I would eventually understand). This year, I’ve only read it twice. The crazy part is, it has actually taken ten years for me to fully grasp what I wrote. Hence, the reason I’m crying.

As I wrote a few blogs ago (had no idea it would tie into this one), be obedient. God really does know the outcome. He sees and knows all. Yes, I’m pretty emotional behind this one. Y’all, I just can’t believe I have kept this note in my purse for 10 years!! I am blown away by my compliance, my belief, my obedience (over the years), my willingness to follow God’s word and allow Him to lead (took a minute…well, almost 10 years to get here). Talk about mind blowing!

Whew! I’m going to end here and leave you with this. You never know what you can do until you do it. Allow God to lead. You may not understand the assignment, and half of the time you may even think you’re crazy. Just do what He asks. As I wrote on the back of the note, “God blessings are better than life.” I used to cringe every time I read it without the apostrophe (God’s). However, today, I see it differently. God blessings—meaning the size of the blessings—are better than life.

That’s all I have for you now. I pray you have a wonderfully, blessed Sunday.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Indescribable

Shaun Bradford

I just love the gems I find in past journal entries. Here’s a snippet of what I wrote on September 21, 2017.

I’m listening to “Indescribable.” God’s so AMAZING. This is how I’m feeling. He loves me despite my mess or how many times I mess up.

On this particular day, after trying to do things on my own, and basically making matters worse, I had finally stopped and asked God for help. And, according to my entry, He worked everything out instantly, and it was better than what I was attempting to do myself. I had written that I didn’t know why I continued to do things on my own, and I heard God say it was because I didn’t believe He could or would do it. I had made mess after mess and then was too ashamed to ask Him for help. But despite how many times I made a mess of things, He so graciously and lovingly cleaned them up.

I am forever grateful God allowed me multiple opportunities to get things right. Because, y’all, in some areas I kept failing the test. However, He didn’t give up on me. Sitting here in tears because the following year, after passing multiple tests, I began to see the fruits of my obedience and willingness to allow Him to lead. Whew!

Listen, Indescribable, that’s Who He is!

As Kierra Sheard sings (Indescribable)—

Indescribable, uncontainable You place the stars in the sky and You know them by name, You are amazing God. All powerful, untamable, awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim, You are amazing God.

Y’all, He’s so amazing!

Be Blessed♥️

Shaun

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Always Show Up As YOU

Shaun Bradford

God handcrafted and chose you to be different. You were never meant to fit in. You were always meant to stand out. Know that your purpose can only be fully expressed when you show up as YOU.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Authenticity is key!

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Chosen Before Conception

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning! Today’s post is a copy of the “Hello Sunday” post I shared three years ago. When I tell you it’s such a timely and reassuring reminder that God chose us before we even knew we existed. He chose and crafted us to fit perfectly into His plan to fulfill His, not necessarily our own, purpose. The reason I say “not necessarily” is because we will always feel out of place or like we don’t quite fit when our purposes don’t align with God’s. Our hearts, minds, and souls will never be at peace or truly content until they begin flowing in the direction they were created to. I’m learning more and more not to resist the flow, but to resist the urge to change who I am to fit in, to stand in who I am. And I must say, the experience has been wonderful! No more anxiety. No more second guessing my worth. I’m just here being who God created me to be. Smiling

So, here’s what I shared in 2021. I hope it blesses you as much as it has blessed me. Always remember who you are (handcrafted and chosen by God) and Whose you are (God’s child, royalty). Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Hello Sunday: September 19, 2021

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”Jeremiah 1:5

That scripture came from my morning reading. This next part was amongst my Facebook memories from September 19, 2018.

Quote – “God is calling you, equipping you, [and] preparing you according to His purpose.”

And this was my caption in response to the quote:

“I’m so thankful God chose me to fulfill His purpose. Despite my quirkiness, He chose me to carry out this part of His mission. So grateful He loves me as I am. There’s NO love like God’s love!”

Based on everything written above, sounds like God has a lot of work for me to do. The humbling part is, I do not have to change who I am to fulfill His purpose. As the scripture above suggests, God already knew what kind of person I would be even before I was conceived. He knew I would see and do things slightly different from others. He knew that no matter how hard I would try, I would never fit anyone’s mold. “. . . before you were born I set you apart.” Whew!

Y’all, I needed this reassurance. Sometimes I do not feel like I belong in certain spaces, but for some odd reason God keeps placing me in them. From here on, whenever I feel unqualified I must remember – God chose ME!

Same for you. If you ever find yourself in spaces that you feel unqualified to be in, just remember – God chose YOU! You are the ONLY one qualified to fulfill that specific part of His purpose. Yessss, YOU!!!

Listen, always remember who you are and Whose you are, and everything will work out just fine. Enjoy your week!

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More Than A Conqueror

Shaun Bradford

People are only privy to what you’re willing to share. They don’t know the half of what you’ve gone through to become who you are today. They don’t know the mental, emotional, and spiritual hells you’ve endured. Nah… only you and God know. You’ve conquered every battle and have the scars to prove it. What was meant to destroy you couldn’t take you out because you are covered by God. That’s right. You’re covered! And you are still here, and against all odds, you’re still standing. Friend, you are more than a conqueror!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Quick Reminder

Shaun Bradford

Here’s a quick reminder:

You are God’s child. HIS child. Do not minimize the power and authority this relationship carries. Embrace it. Own it! It’s who YOU are.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Never downplay who you are.