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Just Look Up

Shaun Bradford

Singing—

“Just look up. Tomorrow’s sun will let you know your life’s not done. Just look around. Love’s pouring down. Trust in God.”

Those are a few lines from The Winans’ song, “Trust In God.”

This morning, I’m keeping my prayers going. Praying those experiencing grief, sadness, or anger due to their loss don’t lose their trust and faith in God. Let God send a sign of hope their way, even if it’s just a glimpse.🙏🏽

“Trust In God” by The Winans

According to the song, God bottles up our every tear and understands our every fear, meaning we matter. Despite what things may look and feel like, God cares and loves us, and He’ll never leave us.

Let’s continue to trust Him.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

In high school, two teachers told me I could be and achieve anything I imagined—my English teacher, Ms. Tressin, and my Spanish teacher, Ms. Dreher. They both knew my dreams and aspirations and fed them. I am so grateful God placed them in my life.

Here’s a card and a quote from Ms. Tressin that was given to me over 30 years ago.

The Tennyson poem and painting she’s referring to is “The Lady of Shalott.” Our “little” English class was a Literature class. I used to enjoy reading different styles of literature. I loved that class.

This is the outside of the card, which has the painting of “The Lady of Shalott.”

And the added quote (I was the only student who received one☺️)—

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.”

This is why I still believe.🥰

This is all I have at the moment. I pray you have a fabulous Sunday!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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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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My Journey With God, No. 49

Shaun Bradford
It’s time.

Been feeling Trent Shelton’s message more and more lately. I guess you could say that’s what these past 30 years (since the knowledge of my firstborn’s conception) have been—me living in survival mode. Now, it’s time to thrive.♥️ ~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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Protect Your Peace

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning, again!😊

Y’all, stress kills.

I repeat, stress kills!

My previous post was about making wise choices. Listen, choose to protect your peace. Everyone won’t like your decisions but they’ll be okay. You have a life to live and protect, and you deserve for it to be long, healthy, and prosperous.

Protect your peace.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Inspiration, Part 2

Shaun Bradford

President Jimmy Carter’s funeral was earlier today. I watched most of it live and snippets of what I missed. It was so beautiful. They honored him well.

A few days ago, I left a message in his virtual condolence book. I wrote about how he’d been my inspiration since elementary school and how I plan to continue his legacy of making this world a kinder and better place for everyone. Maybe one day I’ll share what I wrote.

Below is a video of his grandson Jason’s eulogy. It basically summed up how I saw and felt about President Carter. He was the epitome of love, hope, and overall goodness. He will so be missed.🙏🏽♥️🕊️

Here’s Jason’s eulogy: President Jimmy Carter’s Funeral (PBS News)

James Earl Carter, Jr. was God’s child.♥️

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Funny Memory

Shaun Bradford

When I tell you my kids, especially my son, know me so well. A few days ago, my daughter was watching the Luther Vandross documentary (if you haven’t seen it yet, you need too, it’s so good!) and was texting me every few minutes because she was so in awe of his talent. I just laughed because I thought she knew. I thought everyone knew how talented and gifted he was. Lol. Anyhoo… seeing this memory makes me smile. Luther Vandross was the man! And whenever I get in a funk, I usually listen to a Luther of JG (Johnny Gill) song.🥰

Yeah… funny memory.

Right now “Never Too Much” is playing in my head; however, it’s not my favorite Luther song.