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Life

Trust God’s Timing

Shaun Bradford

Today I am providing inspiration from Pastor Joel Osteen. For a couple of years now, I have had Wednesdays blocked off for self care. It’s on my schedule as LaShaundreaB’s Wellness Wednesday. Well, today I am actually going to stick to my schedule. Today is my wellness day.

Here is Pastor Osteen’s message. Talk to you tomorrow!♥️ ~Shaun

Staying present and at peace.
Life

Give It To God

Shaun Bradford

You know better than I do what “it” means to you. So whatever “it” is, give it to God. Release it. Let it go. Let Him handle it.♥️ ~Shaun

“I Told The Storm” by Greg O’Quin & Joyful Noize

Side Note:

When God has a message for you, you best believe He will make sure you receive it. Now whether or not you obey it is on you.

Funny story… or more like a transparent moment… guess I have been feeling Year50 a little too much. I’m not going to lie, I have been like, “if it did not happen on that side of 50 I’m moving on.” Every time these moments happened I would hear God ask if I had consulted Him. Well, I would tune Him out. I didn’t want hear anything about consulting Him because I felt like I had been consulting with Him long enough on issues I could clearly handle on my own. Told you I’m being very transparent.

Well, this morning we had a meeting and I had to let go of a few hurts and disappointments, hurts and disappointments stemming from things not happening in my time, or the time limit I had placed on Him (God)–everything had to happen before 50. My mind and mouth said I was okay with His timing, but my heart and soul were not okay. Until this morning, I had not allowed myself to feel the pain of those hurts. I wanted to leave everything behind. But as we all know, whatever we don’t fully address will always be lurking in the background just waiting for the opportunity to resurface.

Here’s the message I received this morning, and get this… I wrote it. Must have written it specifically for this moment–gotta love God’s timing!

Facebook Memory: July 18, 2022

Like God didn’t see what I was doing. Baby, I was busted. He saw me and He knows me better than anyone else, even myself at times. My job is to be still, wait, and follow His lead. Y’all, I cannot move without Him because His plan IS the best plan.

Enjoy your day!

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

It’s almost 1:30 AM my time. Since it is Sunday, I may as well post my blog. Here are a couple of Facebook memories I thought were worth sharing.

Facebook Memory: July 16, 2022

No matter what, keep showing up. Trust God’s plan.

The next memory fits perfectly with the memory above.

Facebook Memory: July 16, 2017

I believe this to be true. What are you ready for?

Been listening to Pandora for the last few hours while working on something. Here’s what’s currently playing.

Can’t believe Jesse is no longer with us. “You” is such a beautiful song. And Gerald Albright playing the sax is EVERYTHING! Y’all, I love music.♥️

I’ll leave you with what’s playing now.

Good Night

There’s no other like Luther. I can listen to him for hours.♥️

Shaun

Life

It’s Five Years Later: So Where Am I? … Actually Four (Revised)

Shaun Bradford

UPDATE: I was so excited when I found this memory that I couldn’t count. Laughing. However, this makes everything that is currently happening in my life even more interesting. Becoming emotional as I think about it. Can’t wait to share!♥️

HA! Can’t believe it’s been five four years already!

Well, had to refer to my journal to see what I had written on July 14, 2019, and here is what I wrote:

“Be intentional about time, talent and friends.”

That was it.

So where am I today according to the quote above?

Time–I am becoming better with managing my time. Sadly, it is a constant struggle.

Talent–I am so proud of myself for tapping into my talents. I’m finally using them.

Friends–Some have come and some have gone, and I am at peace with the way things are going.

So how am I doing according to Bishop’s actual quote below? Keep reading…

“Be intentional. Where do you see yourself in 5 years, and how do you plan to get there?”

Journal Entry: May 22, 2019 (Goals were written and revised prior to Bishop’s sermon.)

Here are my current goals written on February 2, 2019. Over the next couple of years, I need to make sure my endeavors align with these goals. Everything I do at work has to provide skills for my professional and entrepreneurial careers.

Overarching Goals:

  • Make global connections.
  • Support efforts that promote and support healthy, sustainable communities.
  • Spread hope.
  • Promote safe places and spaces [for marginalized groups].

I included details on how I would accomplish each goal, and so far I am right on track. I know at times it may seem like I am all over the place, and sometimes I am (I just love life), but I do know where I’m going. This morning I stepped up my game and took another leap. Will share later. Want to see where it goes first.

Thanks for reading! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.♥️

Shaun