Tag: Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

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A Story I Don’t Remember Sharing

Shaun Bradford

Sooo… I rarely check the memories on my professional Facebook page because I seldom share anything there. Well, moments ago, without me checking, the memory below popped up. Like, popped up out of the blue. I guess I needed to see it.

However… what’s even crazier is that I have absolutely no idea why I decided to share this particular part of my life’s story with this group of Facebook friends. Normally, this would have been something I would have only shared with closer friends or something I would have shared here because I feel more free to share in this space.

Anyhoo… below is the screenshot of what I wrote. Basically, it explains why I live my life the way that I do. Why I am the way that I am. I wasn’t always like this. Honestly, I weep for the person I used to be. However, I celebrate who I’ve become. Yesss! Loving me!! They say self love is the best love second to God’s.🥰

Facebook Memory: September 18, 2017

Y’all, I’m so grateful I decided to change. I can’t even imagine what my life would be like had I remained the same. God is so good. I’m truly blessed.

Well, that’s it. Thought it was interesting so I decided to share.

Good Night!♥️

Shaun

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Focus On Your Purpose

Shaun Bradford

“Focus on your purpose and God will do the rest.”

That’s been God’s message to me for years now, to stay focused. No need to try to figure everything out on my own or worry about time. My job is, and has always been, to stay focused on my purpose. As many of us know, that’s often easier said than done. However, I’m getting there.

How about you? How are you doing with staying focused? Just thought I’d ask. Smile

Listen, have a blessed day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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You Are A Beautiful Song

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!

On this date last year, I was singing The Winans song, “Everything You Touch Is A Song.” The song says:

“I think that a song should be something more than a beautiful melody. To tell the story of truth and reality.

I think that a song should be sung by a man who knows the meaning of sorrow and the meaning of true love.

I think that a song should be shared among friends. Then when friends are gone, the melody and meaning still lingers on.”

The song finally ends with, “Everything You [God] touch is a song.”

What a great way to start the day knowing that God’s touch results in a beautiful song; and YOU, my friend, are one of His songs. How wonderful is that!

Praying you enjoy your day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Celebrating Every Success

Shaun Bradford

On September 3rd, I wrote (see “No More Hiding God’s Greatness”):

When was the last time you publicly celebrated your achievements? Is it something you find easy to do? Asking because I have always found it difficult, until recently. Now, I celebrate even the smallest of successes. … I mean, how can I fully represent God if I continue to downplay the magnitude of His greatness in my life? Y’all, He’s been too good to me. As I have said many times before, I am beyond blessed.

Y’all, I’m staying true to what I wrote. No more hiding what God’s doing. I also wrote in that post that back in 2016-2017 barely anyone knew I was the president of our state’s dietetics’ association. The only ones who knew were the dietitians who belonged to the organization, and some of them probably didn’t even know if they weren’t active. Don’t get me wrong, I was honored to hold the position; however, I was too humble for my own good to walk in it. Today, I realize that when you downplay your role, not only do you limit your effectiveness, but you limit your reach. You limit what God can do. Lesson learned.

Here I am today…

My first time in this position was nine years ago (2015-2016). Next year I’ll be president again. Thanking God for second chances!

Listen, when God places a dream in your heart—it will be. When I first held the position nine years ago, I felt as if I was finally walking in my purpose. I just knew that I was where I belonged, and it was only up from there. Then, life happened, and things didn’t go as expected. So, after I had served my three years (president-elect, president, and past president), I assumed that part of my life was over.

But it wasn’t…

Never in a million years did I expect to do it again. Even up until the moment I was asked if I’d consider running, the thought had never crossed my mind. However, once it was out there, I was reminded that I had said on this side of 50 I would not say “No” to things and opportunities that aligned with my purpose. And this still aligns with my purpose. So, instead of saying “No,” I said “Yes.”

Ha!! And to think I thought that part of my life was over.

Listen… DO NOT give up!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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The Little Engine

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: September 17, 2022

Keep moving. You’ve come too far to give up on your dreams, goals and purpose. Just because you can’t see or feel God working, doesn’t mean He isn’t. Imagine if you were to quit today and tomorrow everything was set to fall in place. Again– Keep moving!♥️

Honestly, most of the time I feel like the “Little Engine That Could”. Like I’m living on this steep hill, and although I’m moving forward, it’s a struggle and barely noticeable. One stall and I might slip. Then, I’ll have to start all over. So, I never truly stop. Nope, I keep moving. An inch here and several there, but I never stop moving. It’s little reminders like this (the gems I’ve left myself over the years) that have kept me going.

I’m not going to quit. God’s brought me too far to stop now.

I pray you’re moving in the direction of your goals and dreams, even if you’re not moving fast. Remember, God’s timing is everything. Just keep moving! Things will happen right on time.♥️

Love you,

Shaun