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My Journey With God, No. 103

Shaun Bradford

I spent the last week at one of my sisters’ houses dog-sitting. It was planned months ago. However, little did I know I would need that time to sit and unwind. I needed the solitude. While there, I rarely turned on the television or watched anything on social media. It was just me, God, and Pepé (her dog).

It was there that I realized I have been blessed with a life that I continuously try to complicate by making this or that venture happen. The hustle and bustle that needed to happen happened on the other side of 50 including helping raise my siblings, raising my kids, and taking care of my mom until she passed. Yes, all of that happened on the other side of 50. So, now is my time to just be and care for me.

Don’t get me wrong, I still have the same aspirations and dreams, but I don’t have to neglect my well-being or peace to have them. Just like everything else God’s given me, they’ll come with time. I now understand that being able to enjoy life at my own pace is a gift, a gift that I am humbly accepting.♥️

Shaun

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Seven Days

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

I’m hoping all is well with you.🌸

The final week of my birthday countdown is here! Seven days until Year52!

I smiled when I saw this Facebook memory. I remember how excited I was. I couldn’t wait to celebrate my 50th birthday, my jubilee year. Smiling because that was some year! Whew! Little did I know that my jubilee year would actually be my “tried in the fire” year. Soooo… did I come out of the fire as pure gold?

Hmmm… I’m still being refined.☺️

That year, I learned I needed to take better care of myself. I needed to put myself first to become a better, stronger version of my former self, especially if I wanted to live fifty more years. It was so necessary! I’m smiling because the pruning I went through had to be done. I needed to let go of so much of my former self to fully embrace the person I am today. Y’all, I like this version of myself better. This version of Shaun even breathes differently. As I said in the memory above, I am truly blessed.

I pray you have one of your best days yet! You deserve it!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

Deborah, if you’re reading this today, HAPPY 69TH BIRTHDAY!!! Thank you for your unwavering support, kindness, love, and prayers. May your day and year be filled with an abundance of love, joy, peace, and laughter.🌸💕🙏🏽

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I’m God’s Masterpiece

Shaun Bradford

Today’s affirmation:

I am God’s masterpiece. He divinely created me to fulfill His purpose.

I’m living in my truth. I am God’s masterpiece.♥️

Shaun

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Good Night (51)

Shaun Bradford

Thought I’d drop in and share one more Facebook memory before I fell asleep. I shared it on this day seven years ago and again last year.

Listen, you’ve been through a lot. More than many know. Just know that none of it was in vain. Prepare to receive a double dose of favor for all you endured.

I pray this next week brings you so much love and an abundance of blessings. May God’s light shine on and through you.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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A Friendly Reminder: Be Still

Shaun Bradford
Shared as a story on June 15, 2021.

Whatever you’re trying to handle on your own but failing, this is your reminder to let go, be still, and watch God work. He’s got this and He’s got you!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Ten Days Till 52

Shaun Bradford
Beyond Blessed🥰

TEN DAYS till Year 52!💗

As a kid, I never imagined my life beyond my 20s, and my 30s never crossed my mind. Now, here I am in my 50s! Talk about mind-blowing! I am beyond grateful, taking nothing—not one thing—for granted.

God is so good.♥️

Shaun

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Soaking Up God’s Goodness

Shaun Bradford

Good morning to you!☀️

Today, I am soaking up every ounce of God’s goodness. I am taking in every smile, positive interaction, fond memory, and ounce of love I receive and holding them closely. I’m living in this moment, the here and now.

Thank You, God, for all Your blessings. Thank You for giving me life and surrounding me with Your love. Thank You for covering me with Your peace, protection, mercy, and grace. All honor, praise, and glory belongs to You. Amen

Above beyond blessed.🌺

I pray that you have one of the most amazing self-love Saturdays yet. Be sure to disconnect from the negative and surround yourself with positive thoughts and energy, only. Your mind, heart, soul, and spirit will thank you.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**This may or may not be my only post for today. Today, I’m just vibing with the flow of life. Take care.🌸

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V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

Shaun Bradford

For the last hour or so, I have been singing Commissioned’s song “Victory.”

The song says—

“But God said. Hold your peace. Vengeance is mine. Enemies will bow down in due time. Hold your peace. I’ll fight your battles. Victory, victory shall be mine. Victory, victory shall be mine. Victory, victory shall be mine. …

Victory’s mine I know. The Bible tells me so. And if I hold my peace, it is mine, indeed. Oh, victory!” Amen

I don’t know about you, but I’m allowing God to fight the battles I can’t. Some things are just above my pay grade.

I pray your day has been great so far. Keep God first, and continue to allow Him to lead and handle those things and situations you cannot. He’s got you!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Shaun’s World

Shaun Bradford

“Shaun’s World” was the original name of my blog. I’m not sure when I changed it to “It’s Shaun’s World.” A couple of days ago, I celebrated my 7th Anniversary of blogging. I hadn’t realized I had been blogging for so long.

On June 11, 2018, I wrote the following in my journal—

“I launched my birthday blog early. I was bored and had things to share. It’s called “Shaun’s World.” It’s me and all of my quirkiness. I needed this outlet. I’ll see how long I can keep this up.”

I started this blog to commemorate my 45th birthday, but as I mentioned, I launched it early. I needed an outlet besides Twitter and Facebook to express myself without being completely judged. Thank you for allowing me this space.

Here’s what I shared in my first post on June 9/10, 2018 (there are two different dates on the post).

Welcome to Shaun’s World, Again! Lol

Ha! I had published this same blog on my old site. That site is being deactivated. So follow me on this site. My new site.

Welcome to the world of random thoughts, inside jokes and carefree writing. Yes, it’s Shaun’s World!

This site isn’t meant to be stuffy or too serious because all of that is pretty boring. It takes too much thought and time to create those sites (been there, done that) when all I want to do is share.

So, be warned, grammatical errors will happen; corny jokes will be told; heartfelt and meaningless stories will be shared and life will go on.

Again, welcome to Shaun’s World!

Muah!
#Year45

Again, thank you for allowing me this space to freely express myself and be ME. I truly appreciate YOU!

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 101

Shaun Bradford

On June 11, 2019, I began my journal entry with—

Singing, “Anointing fall on me. Anointing fall on me. Let the power of the Holy Ghost fall on me. Anointing fall on me.” Amen 

I mentioned that I was about to rewatch Sarah Jakes Roberts’ message “Unfinished Business ” from that Pentecost Sunday. I had been on the phone with my mom and had missed most of the message.

I also wrote about Leah Chase being laid to rest the day before, and how my conversation with her was connected with the nutrition sessions I was providing for children attending a summer camp. During our meeting in 2014, Chef Leah encouraged me to teach children about where food came from—that it didn’t come from the grocery store but from gardens and farms. So, on the day of her funeral, I was doing just that.

I wrote so much more on that day (I usually write several times a day); however, I ended the day with this—

“Whew! God just blows my mind. For real.”

And He does. Every day He blows my mind. He’s so wonderful. Just to know Him and be in His presence is indescribable.

God, thank You for loving me. Thank You for showing me YOU!

Amen

Shaun♥️