Tag: God’s plan

Life

The Past Twelve Years

Shaun Bradford

I shared this message of Pastor Joel Osteen’s 12 years ago. Twelve years ago! Y’all, sooo much has happened since then. Since me saying, “God, I’m going to let You take me where You want me to go.” Honestly, I do not believe anything could have prepared me for what would come. Listen, sometimes our plans and God’s plans are completely different.

Took many years to finally appreciate the freedom of allowing Him to lead/drive. Now, it’s almost like second nature…almost! Smile. There are still times when I take the wheel because I believe I know what’s best. Then when things don’t quite work out, I let Him drive again. As Pastor Osteen said, God sees the detours, dead ends, and shortcuts. He sees all. Thankfully, I am finally at a point in life where it doesn’t take me as long to realize who’s in the driver’s seat.

Twelve years later, and I am beyond blessed. I am so glad I allowed God to drive.♥️

This is Year50…

Shaun

Life

Be Fearless

Shaun Bradford

Times up for being afraid. Fear has held you back for way too long. It’s time for you to be who God created you to be. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Facebook Memory: February 2, 2023

“Doing it afraid should eventually become doing it without fear.” Dr. Anita Phillips

It’s time to be fearless.♥️

Let that fear go!
Life

Let God Do His Job

Shaun Bradford

Happy Saturday!

Aren’t you tired of trying to do God’s job?

If you are not, I know I am. Laughing.

Listen, I am giving this job back to Him. He can have it. From now on—which is what I have been claiming to have been doing—I am being still and staying out of His way. No more interference from me. Not moving unless He instructs me to do so. His will be done. Period! I’m tired, but listening…and being obedient.

Facebook Memory: January 20, 2023

When God tells us to be still, He means, “Be Still!” This means to stop thinking about it. Leave it alone!

He’s shown me again and again that He works best when I stop interfering. When I stop trying to figure things out.

Allow Him to work.♥️

Take your hands off it until God says otherwise.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

You Did It!

Shaun Bradford
I see you and celebrate you! You did it!!

You know that thing—

That thing you keep pursuing but just cannot seem to achieve.

That thing that has been nagging you for years, even decades, that your soul can’t seem to let be.

You know, that thing you were so close to achieving then something happened that threw everything off track…

Yeah… that thing.

Well, today, we are celebrating our (gotta include myself) wins in advance.

From here on, see yourself walking in everything you set out to achieve. Feel yourself in it! Yes, you had a few setbacks, but now you are finally there and pursuing other dreams. Pat yourself on the back because you did not give up. Nope. You were resilient. You hung in there and kept going. Now, you are there. YOU DID IT!♥️

Celebrate

Love you,

Shaun

Life

BIG Dreams: BIG Faith

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: January 18, 2022

Do not let the size of a mustard seed fool you. Although tiny in size, it’s big, bold, and strong; and it carries a faith and confidence that can move mountains. Big dreams require big faith, which can be as small as a mustard seed.

Keep the faith. Even though you cannot see it, know that it is already happening. You are already living out your dreams.

Wanted to add—

Do not let your current situation stop you from believing that you are already living the life you dreamed. It may not look like what you imagined; and that’s only because you have not arrived at that chapter yet. Keep going. Keep believing. Enjoy the journey. Before you know it you will see what you imagined. Hang in there!♥️

Shaun

Life

God Is Still In Control

Shaun Bradford

God is still in control. Trust Him to lead, even when you know think you can do things faster or better. Believe me you can’t. What I have learned from experience, and I am still learning, my interference never helps the situation. It just prolongs it. My advice (and you best believe this is a word for me too) step back, stand still, and watch God work.

Praying you have a wonderfully, blessed day. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

I can hear Whitney Houston singing, “I Look To You.” Look to God. He holds the answers.

Life

Timing and Purpose

Shaun Bradford

Today, in the United States, we are celebrating the life and legacy of the late, great civil rights activist, leader, and minister, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When I think of Dr. King, I think of timing and purpose. He was placed in the right place at the right time to fulfill a purpose that only he could fulfill.

Let that soak in…

Dr. King was placed in the right place at the right time to fulfill a purpose that only HE could fulfill. Talk about the true definition of one of one.

Y’all, God is so strategic about His purpose and plan. Everything that happens is designed to perfectly align with God’s purpose and plan; and our role in it all is so strategic. Listen, we matter. Yes…we matter! YOU matter! We are not just here to take up space. No…WE are here to fulfill a specific purpose during this time.

Please hear me! WE are alive during this particular time to fulfill a purpose that only we can fulfill. WE are the Dr. Kings of our time.♥️

We do not have to see the entire picture before we start. All we have to do is take the first step and God will guide us through the rest.

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Destined For Greatness

Shaun Bradford

Since it’s after midnight and I am wide awake I thought I would go ahead and post my first blog for today.

Facebook Memory: January 15, 2022

Great things take time. Be patient with yourself and trust the process. Your time is coming.

Note: Always remember that your greatness is defined by you [and God] not by others.

Your purpose is too great and too important to give up on. Trust the process. God’s got you!

Wishing you a peaceful night and a wonderful week. Stay safe. Stay warm (it’s cold, y’all). And be blessed. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?

E. H.

That was a quote I shared five years ago—January 14, 2019. Next is the caption that accompanied it:

Happy Monday! Wishing you a blessed week! Here’s today’s social media find. Take the leap. Yes, there’s a possibility that things won’t go as planned (been there); however, there’s also a possibility that they might AND exceed your expectations (been there, too). You’ll never know, if you never leap. You already know God is going to catch you– FLY!

During my adulthood, I have taken numerous leaps—mostly spontaneously. As I mentioned above, some things went as I hoped and/or exceeded my expectations, while others didn’t. Either way, I never fell or failed. Somehow I always managed to fly. All praises to God.

Lately, I have not taken any leaps (it’s been three years). I guess you could say I have been living a pretty quiet, unadventurous life—been playing it safe. Honestly, I am not sure if I am just tired or if the adventures have ceased. Hopefully, it’s not the latter. There just has to be more adventures and leaps in my future. Y’all, I’m too young to stop leaping now. Sighing

Why am I hearing Donald Lawrence singing, “The Best Is Yet To Come”? Shaking my head. My thoughts and their theme music. Even my subconscious mind has a sense of humor. My life… Laughing

Well, that’s all for now. I pray you have a wonderful day!

Be Blessed♥️

Shaun