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My Journey With God, No. 99

Shaun Bradford

I didn’t know it at the time, but the Pause I took not too long ago, was necessary. I needed to be still and calm (that’s where the breathing helped—see my last post “Pause and Breathe) so I could hear God’s voice.

Several days ago, God gave me a message. I wrote it down because it was pretty good. However, I never considered He was giving me instructions to follow. Today, He sent the same message but in a different way. This time, I received it, but it was only after I was still enough to understand that His words were instructional.

Sometimes, God gives us instructions that seem so minute that we barely recognize their significance. I am so grateful that He loves us enough to send the message(s) multiple times and in multiple ways.

I’m listening God. I am forever grateful for you patience, love, and grace. I am truly blessed.♥️

Shaun

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The Time Is Now

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I pray all is well.🌸

Here’s a Facebook memory from June 4, 2022. The message is still the same but a little more pronounced nowadays. It seems like every week, someone I know or someone close to them has died. No lie, almost every week. I haven’t become numb to it, but it has made me live life a bit differently. Everything I thought was so urgent or concerning isn’t so anymore.

This memory is a message indeed. And before I continue, I must add that I’m not sad or depressed. I’m just beginning to view life differently and move in a manner that brings me the most fulfillment. Tomorrow isn’t promised, so the time is now!

I pray you have the most amazing day! May it be filled with lots of love, laughter, and joy.♥️

I love you much,

Shaun

**P.S. My posting schedule hasn’t changed. I was up late working on something and fell asleep, so I missed writing earlier. I guess my body needed the rest. It is my Wellness Wednesday.☺️ Maybe I’ll start scheduling all my posts to keep the time consistent. We shall see.😊

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Three More Weeks!

Shaun Bradford
I’m almost 52!!☺️✨🥰

Lately, I have been intentionally stepping outside my comfort zone, doing new things, and meeting new people. I’m absolutely loving this space over 50. I will be 52 in exactly three weeks.

God is so good.

I am truly, truly blessed.🥰

Shaun

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God’s Love Remains The Same

Shaun Bradford

God’s love never fails or changes. It’s the one thing we can trust to remain faithful and true.

God’s love always remains the same.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Allowing God To Lead Me

Shaun Bradford

I’m allowing God to lead me to wherever He desires me to be.

Trusting Him and His plan.♥️

Shaun

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Sitting In God’s Presence

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I hope and pray you’re well.🌸

This morning, I spent some extra time sitting in God’s presence before writing. Most days, as soon as I open my eyes, I thank God for waking me up, say my daily prayers, and then begin writing. Afterwards, is when I usually spend more time with Him, and of course, I continue throughout the day. Today, God led me to move differently. After saying my prayers, I reflected on the many things God’s done and is doing in my life. I needed the extra time with Him. He’s moving, and I need to stay present so that I can move with Him.

This is all I have for now. I pray that you have a fabulous day. May it be filled with love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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June 2, 2019

Shaun Bradford

Since I began the day with a memory from June 2nd, I thought I’d end with one.

Here is what I shared on June 2, 2019.

This photo was taken at Dooky Chase’s restaurant in New Orleans in February 2018.
Taken in October 2014

You will probably see the second picture every year because meeting Marcus Samuelsson and Leah Chase was like God’s hand touching my heart and soul. I had never experienced anything like it before. I simply said I wanted to meet them, and maybe a month or less later, I was with them. After thinking about what I shared in my first post of the day, “June 2, 2014,” I believe that trip set everything into motion. (See my previous post, “June 2, 2014.”)

Anyhoo…

I wish I could have sat down with Chef Leah Chase just one more time, but it never happened. Today, I spent the day with my 83-year-old retired Air Force friend (she’ll be 84 in September). I just love being in her presence. Listening to her reminisce about her earlier years and recent adventures (she loves to travel) makes me smile.

My heart is full.🥰

I hope you had a lovely day, and pray you have a restful night.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Stay Present & Alert

Shaun Bradford

Stay present and alert. Blessings are headed your way!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Keep Your Praises Going

Shaun Bradford
Singing Hezekiah Walker’s “Every Praise.”

Whether up or down

Happy or sad

In good times or bad

Sunshine or rain

Healed or in pain

Keep your praises going!

Do not stop. Keep them going!!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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June 2, 2014

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

How are you?

I pray you’re doing wonderful!🌺

June 2, 2014 at 6:59 AM

I wish I knew what I was thinking at that very moment. I wonder if I had caught a glimpse of my future. I was in New Orleans getting ready for Day Two of my culinary experience. Actually, it was a culinary media training where I was being trained to speak in front of a camera while preparing food. Even though I still haven’t done much with the training, it was a great experience, and I met some wonderful people.

I really do love my life.

I didn’t write anything in my journal on that day; however, when I returned home, I wrote:

“New Orleans was definitely a great professional experience. I came back with a sense of worth. I felt like I could actually accomplish my goals. I now have a different outlook on life & my role in this universe. I am destined for greatness & there’s nothing wrong with it. Thank you God for helping me realize my potential.”

Wow! So many gems in that statement. What an interesting, roller coaster ride of an eleven years it has been, and now I’m here. Here in this time and space. What will I do with it?

Well, that’s all for now. I pray you have a great day and wonderfully blessed week.

I love you!♥️

Shaun