Tag: God’s plan

Life

Trust God, He’s Working

Shaun Bradford

Earlier today, James Fortune’s song, “I Trust You,” came to mind when I shared my earlier post, Obedience, on Instagram, so I attached the song to my story and reel. Here are the lyrics.

I Trust You by James Fortune
Lyrics: Genuis.com

Even though I can’t see
And I can’t feel your touch
I will trust you lord
How I love you so much
Though my nights may seem long
And I feel so alone
Lord my trust is in you
I surrender to you

So many painful thoughts
Travel through my mind
And I wonder how
I will make it through this time

But I trust you
Lord it’s not easy
Sometimes the pain in my life
Makes you seem far away
But I’ll trust you
I need to know you’re here
Through the tears and the pain
Through the heartache and rain

I’ll trust you

(James Fortune)
Oh God I trust You
Sometimes it’s so hard because
Everything that I see
Tells me not to believe

Everything that I see
Tells me not to believe
But i’ll trust you lord
You have never failed me
My past still controls me
Will this hurt ever leave’
I can only trust you
No one else like you do

So many painful thoughts
Travel through my mind
And I wonder how
I will make it through this time

But I trust you
Lord it’s not easy
Sometimes the pain in my life
Makes you seem far away
But I’ll trust you
I need to know, you’re here
Through the tears and the pain
Through the heartache and rain …

I can
I will
I must
Trust you

To me, the lyrics only convey part of the message. It’s James Fortune’s intro and spoken words throughout the song that carries the true message.

Be Blessed♥️

Shaun

I Trust You

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

Remain Hopeful

Shaun Bradford

Y’all, there is so much going on in the world. So much hate, chaos and negativity. Lately, I have been wondering if I really want to still be here in 50 years. What would that look like? Would I be a survivor of some disaster? It’s a lot to think about.

However, with that being said, I cannot allow what’s happening in the world make me lose hope or faith in God. I know He is still in control and His love is everlasting. Better days are ahead. Better months, years, decades and centuries are ahead. I cannot give up hope. WE must not give up hope.🙏🏽♥️ ~Shaun

We must keep hope alive. We must make sure it’s seen and felt in every thing we do and through every contact we make. We cannot afford to let hope die.

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday!

Listen, my attempt at posting something completely original is already out the window. Laughing. I looked at my Facebook memories and just had to share this gem from last year.

Facebook Memory: February 18, 2023

You do not have to see the entire picture before making a move. Just make the move and trust God to guide you through the unknown.♥️

I am going to add—because it’s what I have been doing lately—you don’t even have to see the picture at all. God’s word is enough. Trust it and move.

Some of the things I have experienced recently have required me to make quick decisions. I haven’t had the luxury of waiting days to think of how different decisions could play out. They have been those “God’s hands is on this, now move” situations. Basically, I haven’t had time to create fake scenarios that would self-sabotage opportunities. When God says it’s a good opportunity, I move. And at that first gut feel that something that sounds good isn’t right, I decline it quickly. Don’t even give it a chance to linger in my mind. Listen, I can think of all kinds of ways to make bad “good” opportunities align with my goals and purpose. Doing so in the past only delayed things I could have or should have been doing. Lessons learned.

Here’s my advice or what I have been living by. Trust God and move. No questions asked. Know the difference between the fear of doing something new and a true gut warning. Believe me, God will confirm your move within minutes. That, “Didn’t you ask for XYZ” is often the only confirmation needed.

Well, this is all I have right now. My daughter is leaving this morning going back to her new home. She and her fiancé came home last weekend for the Super Bowl and stayed the entire week (both work remotely). It was so great having her home. Last night we had one of our long, deep conversations. Honestly, I am not sure what we discussed but it was wonderful. I just love hearing her views on different topics, even though we don’t always agree. She’s a realist and I am…a bit different. Smile. However, all while she was talking I kept thinking, “This is my child.” Y’all, I am so proud of my two. Listen, they are not perfect but they are sooo perfect for me. I am blessed.

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday.♥️

Take Care,

Shaun

Life

One Decision

Shaun Bradford
So grateful God gives us multiple opportunities to make right decisions (sometimes within seconds—those “are you sure you should do this” moments). Intuition is key. If it doesn’t feel right, steer clear.

I agree, ONE decision can change the entire trajectory of life.

I often wonder what life would have been like had I stayed in Kansas after graduation; had I not joined the Air Force. Would I still be living in the same town? Would I be married with several kids? What kind of career would I have?

There are so many instances where one decision could have significantly changed my life. Also where one decision did change my life. Overall, I am satisfied with the decisions I made. Could have made a few more wiser ones, but I didn’t, and it is what it is. Smiling

Praying God gives me the wisdom and courage (fear is a bugaboo) to make better decisions as I navigate through the next 50 years of life.♥️

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford
You were chosen for this.

Happy Sunday! Over the last few years, I have written about being “chosen” so I am going to continue with the same theme. Here are a few captions from past years:

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find myself asking God, “Why me?”. His answer is always, “I chose YOU.”

I’m not going to lie, sometimes I have a hard time understanding why my life is as it is. Then I’m reminded that although small, I’m still a piece of God’s beautiful puzzle – uniquely made, will only fit where I’m designed to be, and will noticeably be missed if I don’t show up. It also means He’s confident that I can achieve any task He’s assigned.♥️

Whenever I wonder why God chose me, I’m reminded that He hand picked and uniquely designed me to fulfill a particular purpose that ONLY I can fulfill. I was chosen. Same with you! YOU are the ONLY one who can fulfill your unique purpose. YOU were chosen!♥️

Whew! I do not know about you, but being chosen does not always feel like an honor. Sometimes it feels like a burden.

Now, I know the word “chosen” sounds all glamorous and only applies to a select few. However, that’s not so. You, my friend, were also chosen. Smile. Whether you believe it or not, or wanted to be or not, you were chosen to fulfill God’s plan.

As I mentioned earlier, we are all pieces of God’s beautiful puzzle and here to fulfill a purpose. Although we see ourselves as one dimensional pieces, we are actually one of a kind, multi–dimensional pieces. Every facet of our lives are either fulfilling a purpose or meeting a need that only we can. We are so uniquely made that when we try to fit into other spaces we never quite fit. It’s because it’s not where we were chosen to be.

That’s all for now! It’s still early so I think I will go back to sleep. Wishing you a fabulous Sunday. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Celebrating 1000 Days!

Shaun Bradford
I did it!!!🎉

Woohoo!!! (confetti and streamers falling) Today marks 1000 consecutive days of posting! Yessss!!! Y’all, I have not missed a single day!

When I started my blog, I had no idea where it would take me or how long I would do it. It was one of those things I thought of in the middle of the night and created. Not much thought went into it. I just felt like writing some place other than my journal, and that’s when It’s Shaun’s World was created. At the time, I was leery about the title. It felt so self–centered. But then I had to remember my blog was actually about my world and that I was inviting readers along for the ride. Those who wanted to ride along could, and those who didn’t, could hop off at any time. Everything isn’t for everyone. Over the years, it has evolved from sharing stories solely about myself and my daily life to a reflection of life along with words of inspiration and encouragement…and a little bit of Godly wisdom—which birthed Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.

Y’all, I am forever fascinated with the way God moves and works. I just love watching Him work. It amazes me how He can turn a simple thought into a masterpiece. Now, I am not calling what I am creating, masterpieces, but they are totally unique to me and I am watching them evolve. If you haven’t noticed yet, I am intrigued by evolution. It just amazes me how things in life evolve. They are forever changing…mostly for the good. Don’t let the negativity and social media fool you. Great things are happening!

Let me not get sidetracked.

It’s Shaun’s World captures my evolution—my loves, hopes, dreams, progressions, setbacks, fears, weaknesses, heartbreaks, disappointments, attempts, creativity, and new heights. It captures everything. So, today, to commemorate my evolution and 1000 days of consistency and dedication, I would like to introduce my latest creation, Shaun’s Daily Inspiration YouTube channel! Shaun’s Daily Inspiration is part of my purpose and calling, and I can see it evolving.

Now, the channel is in the development stage. It was one of those things I woke up in the middle of the night and created. Listen, between 2:30 AM and 4:30 AM is when I am the most creative. I am not quite sure where I want to go with it yet, but I will know, eventually. If you would like to join that journey, please subscribe to Shaun’s Daily Inspiration. It’s where you can get a daily dose of inspiration and encouragement in 30 seconds or less. It’s definitely a work in progress. I am already anxious to see where it will be a year from now. Yes, I’m already excited!

Anyhoo…That’s all I have for you at the moment. Thank you for being a part of my evolution and journey. I appreciate the reads, likes, comments and shares. Thank you soooo much for being part of my world. Okay, now I am hearing Ariel singing, “Part of Your World.” I just love my life. Smile

Enjoy your day. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

God Has The Final Say

Shaun Bradford
God’s got you!

No matter what you are going through or what things may look like, remember God has the final say. Keep your head up and keep going because it is not over until God says it’s over. Can’t you hear Maurette Brown Clark singing, “It ain’t over, til God says it’s over. … Keep fighting until the victory is won.” Well, I surely can. Smile (It Ain’t Over)

Wishing you a fabulous week.

Be blessed!♥️

Shaun

Life

Wait…with Patience

Shaun Bradford

Love today’s memory. It’s a reminder that waiting is so necessary. Most of the time we do not understand why we have to wait. However, if we are not careful, and make moves before we receive God’s approval, things will not go as smoothly as they would have if we would have waited, or they will not work out at all.

From my experience, waiting is part of the growing season. Looking back over my life, I can see how things played out when I was impatient and did not wait on God versus when I waited (not always patiently, smile) on God. Boy is there a big difference! I can see where my impatience caused me to have quite a few unfavorable experiences—unfavorable but not always terrible. Some were actually fun! Just saying. Yeah, they were fun but they costed me time, resources, and emotional distress—things I cannot recover—and delayed blessings. However, with that being said, those experiences were not wasted. They were lessons that taught me the importance and benefits of patience and waiting.

Today, I can say the lessons are paying off. Y’all, my patience has help me persevere through some crazy times. Times when I have wanted to step out of God’s will and do things on my own. The waiting period has allowed me time to grow, to get to know myself better, to become more focused, and to make better decisions. So thankful for both.

Facebook Memory: February 3, 2023

If your answer is WAIT, do not lift a finger before God tells you to move. He does not need your help with making things move along faster. Everything that is meant to happen WILL happen according to His plan and timing. So, wait.. with patience.♥️

God’s timing is always perfect.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Remember to show yourself some love.

Love you,

Shaun