Tag: grateful

Life

What Makes You Smile?

Shaun Bradford

What started as a simple social media post is now a blog.

Smile: a pleased, kind, or amused facial expression.

I believe genuine smiles come from the heart. They are not just facial expressions. They are expressions of pure joy and happiness. You must admit, although brief, when you smile you are completely content. Not a single worry in sight.

Me, I tend to smile a lot. I guess you could say I experience a lot of smileable moments. Earlier, while scrolling through social media, I noticed that I kept smiling. So I stopped scrolling and asked myself why. Why so many smiles? That’s when it hit me, I really do love watching God work. I know I say it all the time, but sometimes it does not fully register that I really love watching Him work. Y’all, God is so fascinating! I am forever amazed by the things He does. How He transforms lives. How everything falls into place exactly at the right moment in time. It’s like watching a movie with so many storylines and characters. They are all interconnected but don’t realize it. What I find most interesting, and humbling, is God allowing me to witness it all in real time. Unlike the movies, I actually get to cheer people on as I watch them grow and use their gifts to help others. Y’all, this is what makes me smile.

Honestly, when I think about it, I truly believe this is how God expresses His love for me. His desire is for all of us to live happy, fulfilled lives and this is what does it for me. Not money. Not success. But watching Him work. Y’all, this kind of joy and happiness is pure. So I smile. Grateful

Question- What makes you smile?

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Hello Sunday! Not going to write much today. I’m on a much needed family vacation with my mom and siblings. This is the first time all of us have been together since before the pandemic. Honestly, I did not realize how much I needed this. Family.

So today I’m sharing last year’s blog, Just Ask. Thought it was fitting since yesterday’s blog was God Knows. I guess you could say they’re complementary. Just think, God knows exactly what we need even before we know we need it. Which means He will grant us the desires of our hearts without us asking. As I explained in Just Ask, sometimes it can be a simple thought or request and Voila! it’s done. Whew! Getting emotional thinking about how much God loves me. Y’all, He really does love me. Smiling. Grateful.

Well, that’s all I have for today. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday! Here is Just Ask:

Just Ask

I’m so emotional right now! You’re probably thinking, when is she not. Lol! I am just going to drop this gem right here and I dare you to use it! …

Just Ask

Shaun

Life

Wednesday Writings

Shaun Bradford

Today is National Mac and Cheese Day and debut of my first professional blog! Wanted to share it with you– my fellow bloggers– first. Enjoy!

More Mac and Cheese, Please!

This is only the beginning. Grateful

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

This morning I woke up with what I consider one of the ultimate worship songs playing over and over in my head– You are God Alone. When I tell you Marvin Sapp sang this song! Whew! Before I cancelled my Apple Music subscription, I used to have it on repeat for at least 30-40 minutes. Sometimes longer. As Marvin sings, “No one compares to Youuu!” Amen. For He is God alone.

You are God Alone by Marvin Sapp

There’s no question of Your greatness
No searching of Your power
All the wonder of Your glory
To You forty years is but one hour
Your knowledge is all encompassing
To Your wisdom there is no end
For You alone are God
You are God alone

Your mercy is everlasting
Your truth is here always
You are He who was and is, and is to come
Who is He that can number you day
You’ve flung the sun to burn in space
And the night’s moon powers light from day
You are God alone

Now unto the King
Eternal, immortal, invisible
The only wise God
The only wise God
You alone are God
For You are God alone

Now unto the King
Eternal, immortal, invisible
The only wise God
The only wise God
You alone are God
For You are God alone
For You are alone are God
For You are God alone . . .

Be all glory
And honor
Dominion and power
Forever and ever, amen
(Repeat 5 times)

For You alone are God
You are God alone
You’re my Jehova Jireh
You’re my Jehova Nisi
You’re my Jehovah Elion
You alone are God
You are God alone
For you alone are God
For you are God alone
For you alone are God
For you are God alone

Source: MusixMatch Lyrics: Integrity’s Hosanna! Music

Hope this blessed you as much as it blessed me this morning. Praying you have a glorious week. God is good!

Shaun