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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster ride for me. However, these last two weeks have really done a number on me! Just being honest and transparent. Imagine spending your entire life picturing a future world where kindness, peace, love, inclusion, equity, and goodwill towards all humanity was the norm to… whatever this is. Y’all, I don’t even know what to call it. It’s like going from envisioning somewhat of a utopian world—if you know me, then you know I wanted the world singing in “perfect harmony” (smile)—to seeing a dystopian society being created right before my eyes.

This isn’t a movie. It’s real. So very real. Those hurting aren’t fictional characters. They are real people. Real people (not only “DEI” hires) are losing or in fear of losing their jobs. Real people—not only criminals but children and mothers—are being detained and deported without an ounce of empathy. Marginalized people who have spent their lives overcoming discrimination are being treated like they’re “second–class citizens.” Whew! Talk about triggering!! Then, to make matters even worse, access to vital information is being denied and/or erased. Again, this isn’t a movie, “fake news,” or “woke news.” This is actually happening!

I digress… (long sigh)

I know for my own sanity, I must let go of things I cannot change… at the moment. I know that I can’t help others if I’m not physically, mentally, or emotionally strong enough and prepared to do so. But y’all, I am so serious right now, my heart is breaking.💔

I found this among inspirational messages I have saved. A much needed word for today.🙏🏽

Thanks for allowing me to share. I know God’s in control. I pray you have a wonderful Sunday.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

**Very random, but the sun is rising, and I would love to hear a rooster crow. I miss my grands and childhood summers.

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Good Night (35)

Shaun Bradford

I pray you had a wonderful day. Mine was pretty good. I had to force myself to stop following the updates on the fires. Not because I no longer cared but because it was affecting me a little too much. I felt like I should’ve been there helping but couldn’t. This morning, my eyes were hurting so badly from scrolling through news feeds and crying all night. It’s all so heartbreaking.

Tonight, when I put down my phone, it’s staying down until I get ready to write my “Hello Sunday.” I’m still praying—won’t stop—but leaving everything in God’s hands. Amen

I pray you have a restful night.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Sending Prayers Up: Trusting God

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

As difficult as it may be at the moment, we must trust God and believe He has something greater planned. To lose this belief is to lose all hope.

Honestly, I can’t even see it at the moment—can’t even imagine greater than what has been lost. However, I must believe something better is coming. As we know, God sees and plans for years into the future while we only experience the moment.

Praying for everyone suffering from any devastation, not only the fires. Lord, please console their hearts and give them peace, comfort, and relief. Let them know that they are not forgotten, but loved. Send signs of hope their way to let them know better is on the way. Amen

Never doubt that God is working everything out on your behalf. Trust Him.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Keep The Prayers Going

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

I hope this post finds you safe and well. The past few days have been devastating for so many. They’ve lost their homes and all of their possessions to fires in California. And the fires are continuing to spread. Let’s keep them in our prayers.🙏🏽

Also, snowstorms and freezing temperatures are headed towards the South and East Coast. Let’s pray they pass through swiftly and aren’t as severe as predicted.

Lord, please keep us all safe. Amen

Shaun

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Don’t Give Up – Keep Going!

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Listen, DO NOT give up! I know it seems like you’ve been working towards your dreams for ages, and the closer you get to them, the farther you have to go. Believe me, I get it. I am right there with you. But guess what we’re not going to do? We are not going to give up or settle for less than God’s best for our lives. Instead, we are going to keep going. Yes, we are going to keep going until we see our dreams come true.

Here are two posts that just gave me the boost I needed this morning. I hope they inspire and motivate you.

Facebook Memory: January 6, 2019

The “social media find” that accompanied the Facebook memory.

A Facebook post that randomly showed up on my feed this morning.☺️

THIS!!! I may be 51, but my life is far from over, and my dreams are still possible. I must keep going!

When I tell you God’s messages are always on time. This is why I allow Him to lead.

My Facebook memory reminded me of how far I’ve come in ten years. Y’all, 2015 was a beast! My entire life fell apart that year, and I nearly lost everything (I still had my babies) however, I made it! I’m still here and much further along than before things fell apart. Yes, life is so much better. Also, randomly seeing Mel Robbins’ post on my feed was all God—ALL God.

Y’all, I am so grateful God loves me enough to keep me motivated and encouraged. That He won’t let me give up on my dreams or settle where I am, even when I want to.🥰

By the way, I’m going to go back and follow Mel. I have been listening to her podcasts for over a year or so now but haven’t followed her on social media.

Well, this is all I have at the moment. Thank you for reading. I really do appreciate you. Sending prayers your way for a wonderful day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

** Saw this in my journal entry (January 6, 2023) and thought I’d share it too:

“What you say to yourself dictates the course of your life.” –Bishop T. D. Jakes

Be mindful of what you speak.♥️