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Life

Put God First and Keep Him First

Shaun Bradford

On October 12, 2022, I began dedicating the first 30-45 minutes of my day to God. As soon as I opened my eyes, I would express my gratitude for life, love, peace and grace. Then, I would recite a few personal prayers I had written down. Lastly, I would listen to or read something inspirational. This had/has been my daily routine for a year. At least, that was my intention.

Well, over time I noticed that the time I spent with God slowly decreased. I found myself making compromises by spreading parts of my morning routine throughout my day. However, I was already doing this—watching inspirational videos and praying throughout the day—so it wasn’t like I was adding more to it. You see how I tried to justify my actions for taking away that first 30-45 minutes? Funny, but definitely not funny. That time I had dedicated to God was and is so important.

It wasn’t until a couple of hour ago that I realized that I had skipped that time all together. I said a few words of gratitude when I woke up, but that was it. I felt terrible when I finally realized what I had done. This didn’t happen all of a sudden. As I mentioned earlier, it happened over time. Every time I decided something was a little more important or I could just do it another time, the less time I actually spent with God.

After realizing what I had done this morning, I immediately stopped what I was doing and acknowledged Him.

Question: Have you ever found yourself too busy to spend quality time with God? Be honest.

Y’all, I just had an “Aha” moment. Quality time… Not just any old time, but quality time. Yesterday, I wrote that quality time was my primary love language, yet I have not been spending quality time with God. What was supposed to be quality had become a true routine, almost task like.

It’s time that I get back on track. I cannot afford to lose this relationship I have built with God. It’s too important. If you have found yourself putting your relationship with God second, third or last, I encourage and challenge you to change that immediately. Your relationship with God is vital!

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Praying

Shaun Bradford

There’s so much going on right now. So much chaos. Sadly, so many are facing situations where they are surrounded by chaos and distress, and they feel like there is no escape. I’m praying that God gives them a sense of peace. Praying for their protection. And above all, praying that God intervenes soon.

Here’s my Facebook memory from last year. I realize that it may be difficult not to let what’s happening around you affect you; however, do all you can to stay afloat.

Facebook Memory: October 13, 2022

They say it’s not the water around the boat that sinks it, but the water that gets inside. My prayer for you today is that the water – drama, chaos, dysfunction, bad vibes – remains outside your boat.

God, we need You.

Praying you have a blessed day and weekend. May God comfort you and surround you with peace, even in the midst of chaos. I know that He’s able.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Rabbit Holes

Shaun Bradford

I’m not a TikTok person. Have never been able to spend more than a few minutes on it. However, tonight I have already spent over an hour watching videos. How did I get sucked in?! Guess it’s one more app I’m going to have to be intentional about staying off of.

Anyhoo… life is good. And according to TikTok, I am doing better than a lot of people. Tonight I have seen so many videos about betrayals, breakups, gossip and everything in between. Y’all, I watched things I wouldn’t normally spend my time on. Shaking my head… Yeah, I gotta stay away from TikTok. Listen, that “For You,” isn’t for me. Sticking with my little group of friends and the people I actually follow. That “For You” will have you all depressed and distrusting everybody. Kind of like those Lifetime movies. Let me go back to YouTube.

Before I end, I want to pray for those who are hurting, those who are heartbroken, those who have been betrayed, those who are broken but pretending to be well, praying for those who are trying to make it from day to day. May God hold them a little closer. Praying He wipes away their tears and heals their hearts.

People are really hurting…

Good Night♥️

Shaun

Life

My Prayer

Shaun Bradford

Journal Entry: September 14, 2015

Thank you Lord for allowing me to see another day. From this day forward I will allow you to have my feet. I will stand up and move as you please. I will not be complacent. You have a mission for me, and I intend to complete it. I will no longer allow fear, doubt, and the complexity of things to hold me back. For I know through you I can do ALL things! You have my back. Always have. I will obey. Amen

Eight years later and my prayer is still the same—to be obedient and allow God to use me as He sees fit. Crushing fear, doubt, and complexities. I have work to do.♥️

Shaun

Life

Praying

Shaun Bradford

Y’all, spiritual warfare is real. It’s not that I never believed it was real. It’s just that I have never experienced it in this way before.

Listen, there really is a shift happening. A shift that’s meant to distract from and destroy what God is doing. I can feel it. If we are not careful (definitely talking to myself), we will assist the enemy with their destruction.

I am not a preacher, prophet, minister or anything of the sort, but I have been walking this walk with God long enough (since 8 years old) to know to pay attention to His warnings. Y’all, something isn’t right.

This is what God has been telling me to do. Whenever something or someone disturbs my peace, I’m to pray blessings over that situation and/or that person’s life. Today I deviated from the plan. I let a few things get to me, but I’m back on track. Yep, I’m back!!!

Today, I am speaking life and love over people and situations, and sending prayers of blessings into the atmosphere. May God bless you!♥️ And guess what? I absolutely mean it. I do not play with God. Amen