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Lean Into God

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ and Happy Friday!🤍

Guess what?!

My song is BACK! (see past posts about Byron Cage’s song “Breathe.”)

I’m really not sure why this song is lingering so long. As I said in my last post about it, I’m going to let it be. Maybe it’s God’s way of reassuring me that His presence is with me. Which leads me to today’s message— “Lean Into God.”

When you find yourself feeling uncertain about your next move(s), lean into God.

When you enter unfamiliar territory, lean into God.

When things seem to be moving faster than your next breath…

Stop…

Breathe…

and Lean into God.

Allow God’s presence to guide and surround you. He’s got YOU!

Wishing you a wonderful day and beautiful weekend. May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and sunshine!♥️☀️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

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Life’s Randomness

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ and Happy Wednesday!

Sitting here scrolling through past photos from this date. Y’all, life is so random and interesting. Here are two memories from September 16th.

This first one is a screenshot of my mom’s Facebook post shared on September 16, 2021—

This made me laugh. She must have wanted Burger King badly on that day.😂 She was hilarious, and she’s so missed!

That was 2021…

This next memory is from a year later and carries a bit of sadness. It’s a video of my meals eaten between the time my mom was admitted to the hospital and September 16, 2022. I was there another month before she was released to a rehab facility. Sadly, she never recovered and was in and out of the hospital almost every other week or two until she passed in May 2023.

I imagine I was shaking my head when I took a screenshot of my mom’s post, thinking, “Now, why did she post that?” I’m pretty sure I shared it with my kids or sisters. Then, one year later, she couldn’t post anything because her right arm was paralyzed and she could barely use her left.

Y’all, life can change at the blink of an eye. Where we are today may be completely different from where we’ll be a year from now. Try to stay present as much as you can and enjoy this gift called life. Take nothing or no one for granted.

Every day I wake up with gratitude in my heart. It’s the reason I can find goodness in the smallest of things. I am so grateful to be alive. I’m truly blessed!

I pray you have a beautiful day! May it be filled with an abundance of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

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A New Song

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Today, I’m singing a new song! Yes, a new song! Smile

For those who haven’t been following my posts lately, Byron Cage’s song “Breathe” was stuck in my head for over a week. I’m not sure when I stopped hearing it because I was definitely hearing it when I woke up yesterday morning. However, today, I’m singing a new song, which I’m pretty sure was inspired by today’s messages—God’s goodness.

“Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of God.” –Author Unknown

Quote of the Day – 9.15.2026

Without further ado, the song of the hour is CeCe Winans’ “Goodness of God.” The part of the song that resonates with me most is—

“From the moment that I wake up. Until I lay my head. I will sing of the goodness of God.”

“Goodness of God” by CeCe Winans

Y’all, it’s true. From the moment that I wake up until I go to sleep, I am always thinking about God’s goodness surrounding me. This doesn’t mean I don’t feel pain, hurt, or have disappointments—because I’m human and do—but it means that I always manage to see God’s goodness. Many times I see it in the smallest things—things we often take for granted, like our senses—the ability to see, hear, smell, touch, and taste. Right now, I hear a little birdie singing and an owl hooting somewhere in the distance. Side note: If you haven’t noticed, I love hearing birds sing. I also love hearing roosters crow—something I miss about being in the country.

Anyhoo… I was about to get side tracked. But yeah, I’m hearing and singing a new song. At least for the moment.

This is all for now. I pray you have a beautiful day! May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

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Put Up or Shut Up

Shaun Bradford

Happy Monday!☀️

You see the title, right?

Listen, God will check you in the most beautiful way ever. He’ll call you out and leave no room to doubt that He’s doing so. And it’s always from a space of love.

Today, God is calling me out. I have to “put up or shut up.” People I care about are watching my next moves, and I cannot afford to play small. So much is riding on how I handle this situation.

“There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” –Nelson Mandela

My goal is to build bridges, not burn them.

Y’all pray my strength in the Lord.😊

This is all I have for today. Listen, when God gives you an assignment, management it well—not only well, but give it your best efforts. Also, when He puts people in your path who count on you to have their best interests at heart, you step up and fulfill your duties.

What a way to start the week, right?! I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day and a beautiful week ahead. May they be filled with an abundance of love, joy, and peace.♥️

Stay attuned to that still, small voice. God is speaking. You don’t want to miss what He’s saying.

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

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Hello Sunday (293)

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday☀️

Guess what?!

Like clockwork. As soon as I opened my eyes I heard, “This is the air I breathe…” Smile

So you know what I’m going to do? I’m going to let the song (“Breathe” by Byron Cage—details in past posts) be. I’m not going to wish it away. Instead, I’m going to embrace it and allow God’s holy presence to surround me and flow through me.

Today, I encourage you to do the same. Breathe in God’s presence. Allow it to surround and flow through you. Believe me, there’s absolutely nothing like it.

Breathe…

Wishing you a wonderful day. May it be filled with lots of love, laughter, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

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Happy Thursday!

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ and Happy Thursday!

This morning, I spent a little time traveling down memory lane (scrolling through photos on my phone😊). It’s incredible how quickly time passes when so many experiences fit into certain timeframes. What I once considered “passing time” was anything but passive. Even though I couldn’t see it then, life was always moving. I was always moving. Now I see how different events and experiences shaped who I am today. It’s truly amazing. God was definitely working in my life.

Here’s a post I shared five years ago. Looking back, I can truly say my best days have far outweighed the bad. Feeling blessed.

I know sometimes you may feel as if you’re standing still and life just isn’t moving. But it is definitely moving, and in your favor (I truly believe this). Just take a scroll down memory lane and intentionally look for the good, only the good. I promise you, you’ll see how life, in some shape, form, or fashion, is so much better than before.

Remember—only look for the good.

This is all I have for now. I pray you have a wonderful day! May it be filled with lots of love, peace, and laughter.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

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True Forgiveness

Shaun Bradford
“Forgiveness” September 9, 2024

I shared the message above on this day two years ago. I wrote about how my life changed after I forgave someone who had really hurt me. Even though I said I had forgiven them, part of me hadn’t. For years I held on to the pain, but it wasn’t until I forgave them in my heart that my life began to change. Y’all, it was the release I didn’t know I needed.

Today, I encourage you to forgive those who have hurt you. Release the pain and them to God. Once you do, great things will begin to happen. Listen, true forgiveness does set great things in motion.

As I said in 2024, “Try it!”

On a lighter note…

Who’s tried WordPress’ new podcast feature?! It popped up after I made a post for Nutrition with LaShaundreaB. After trying it there, I decided to try it with my posts under Shaun’s Daily Inspiration (links below). Although you can edit conversations, I’m not brave enough to try it with the posts I share here because I don’t know what that conversation would look like.🥴🤭

Here are the mini podcast episodes. Both are under four minutes. I really like this feature!

Podcast: From “Baby Cabbages” to One Of My Favorites: Brussels Sprouts

Podcast: Becoming Your True Self

Before I end, I would like to invite you to watch Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? on Netflix. We have been waiting for the final movie for years. Side note: I’m not sure why the movie was released on a Wednesday, but hey, that’s above my pay grade. I’m just glad we got one more movie. Can’t wait to watch it!😊

I’m going to end here. Wishing you a wonderfully blessed day.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

🎶 By the way, I’m still singing “Air I Breathe” by Byron Cage. I can’t express it enough, I’m so grateful to be surrounded by God’s presence.

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The Air I Breathe, Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ and Happy Tuesday!

I’m still singing Byron Cage’s song “Air I Breathe (or Breathe).” Started singing it on Saturday and haven’t been able to shake it since. Thanking God for His holy presence surrounding me and living within me.

How was your extended weekend?

Mine was good! My daughter arrived on Thursday and left yesterday morning. I hated to see her leave, but I enjoyed every minute of our time together. We had a few of our deep conversations while she was here. We didn’t dance, sing, or laugh much this time (we did laugh, just not as much). This time, our conversations were more serious—ones we needed to have. I’m so grateful God placed her in my life. She’s my blessing.

On Saturday, I spent the day volunteering with a local nonprofit for the International Day of Charity. Y’all, it was so hot! I sweated so much that salt was literally coming out of my pores. I believe it was over 100° F and humid. Listen, it’s not always the heat that leaves you drained; it’s the humidity. I would post before and after pics, but I’m too embarrassed. Y’all, I looked a mess after it was over.😂 Aside from the heat and humidity, I enjoyed every minute of being outside and serving our guests. When I got home, I showered, ate, and went to sleep. Didn’t wake up until after midnight. Yeah… I was tired!

Yesterday, Labor Day, I relaxed a little but still worked some. My sister and her little ones stopped by for a quick visit yesterday evening. So I got to love on them for a minute. I’m so proud of the youngest one because he’s finally fully potty trained, and he was happy to announce that he’s now a big boy. I just love my nieces and nephews. They’re my little hearts.

Anyhoo… that was my extended weekend. This morning, I’m enjoying God’s presence. My heart is full.

Listen, be intentional about recognizing and enjoying the blessings God has placed in your life. They are some of the greatest gifts.

This is all for now. Enjoy your day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration. 

***By the way, today is my 100th Day of posting.🎉 Smiling because I remember when I was so bent on not breaking my 1,800+ day streak. What a ride that was!😊

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Hello Sunday (292)

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday☀️

I pray your weekend is going well. I forgot that it’s Labor Day weekend and most people are off work tomorrow. So, please enjoy your extended weekend!

This morning, I’ve been scrolling through the photos on my phone, looking at what I saved or captured on this date over the past ten years. Life is so interesting. I have had so many different looks and experiences. Time has really flown by. Grateful to still be here.🙏🏽

Not sure what I’ll do today—what memories I’ll make. Think I’ll just go with the flow…

Here’s a short video of the quotes I shared on September 6, 2022:

Y’all take it easy and enjoy your day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.

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For God’s Glory

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️ and Happy Friday!

Since I’m wide awake, I thought I’d go ahead and share a post. The song of the hour is Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s “For Your Glory.” The song says—

Lord if I
Find favor in Your sight
Lord please
Hear my hearts cry…

For Your glory
I will do anything
Just to see You
To behold You as my King

Several posts ago, I posed the question “What do you want most from life?” Well, my answer is for God’s glory to shine through me. I’m not asking to be perfect, nor do I ever want to be, but I do want God’s glory to shine through me and everything I do. I want others to feel what I feel when I think of my experiences with God. Sometimes I stop and think, “I know people think I’m crazy or losing it.” Laughing. But y’all, my experiences with God are truly indescribable. I’m forever in awe of Him! This doesn’t mean I don’t ever feel down, get hurt, experience pain, or cry, because all of this happens. However, it’s how God shows up not only in bad times but also in the most wonderful times that amazes me. I want everyone to have these God experiences.

I can’t express it enough how good God is, and how truly blessed I am.

I pray you have a wonderful day and weekend. May you experience the presence of God’s glory. May it rest upon you and shine through you.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.