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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

This morning, I’m thanking God for keeping us through yesterday’s disastrous storms. I am so thankful, grateful, and blessed to still be here. I am also praying for those who suffered losses—and there were many losses. Lord, please send them peace and comfort as they navigate through the next few days, months, and years of grief and rebuilding. God, they need You. Amen.

This morning, I am also praying for YOU. I pray that you are healthy and doing well.🙏🏽

Have a beautifully, blessed Sunday.♥️

I love you always,

Shaun

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I Told The Storm

Shaun Bradford

Right now, the song “I Told The Storm” by Greg O’Quin ‘N Joyful Noyze is on repeat in my head. Nothing crazy going on here, but my spirit is definitely handling business on that side. So, I’m going to let it do what needs to be done.🙏🏽

The song says—

“I told the storm to pass. Storm you can’t last. Go away. I command you to move today. Storm, when God speaks, Storm, you have to cease. That’s what I told the storm.”

Whew!!! Listen, the storms cannot and will not last!

Talk about POWERFUL!!

Y’all, God is so good. So amazing! Amen

Here’s the link to the song:

“I Told The Storm” by Greg O’Quin ‘N Joyful Noyze

Have a blessed and peaceful rest of your day.♥️

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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Storms Don’t Last

Shaun Bradford
Rest assured, the storm will not destroy you. You’re covered!♥️

Hello Sunday

Here’s my post from last year (December 10, 2023) in its entirety—

Woke up in the middle of the night because it was storming. I could hear the rain pouring down and the wind blowing. We had had tornadoes and tennis ball sized hail reported in different areas of our state so I knew it was probably bad outside. Instead of getting up and looking out the window or looking at the weather app, as I would typically do, I rolled over and went back to sleep. Said I would worry about the weather if or when the weather alerts and sirens sounded—which never happened. Right now it’s very calm out. The storm has passed and there is no more rain in the forecast. 

I believe my experience is an example of how things should play out when we encounter storms in our lives. We should not worry or panic but give them to God. Then, we should rest in Him knowing He has us covered. 

Right now, Greg O’Quin ‘n Joyful Noyze’s song, I Told the Storm, is playing over and over in my head. Here is a snippet of it:

Even though your winds blow
I want you to know
You cause me no alarm
‘Cause I’m safe in His arms
Even though your rain falls
I can still make this call
Let there be peace
Now I can say go away
I command you to move today
Because of faith
I have a brand new day
The sun will shine
And I will be okay
That’s what I told the storm

I told the storm (told the storm, storm, storm, oh yes I did)
To pass (ohh ohhhh)
Storm you can’t last (you’ve got to go, yeah)
Go (go away) away (I command)
I command you to move today (you to move, ohh yeah)
Storm (oh storm yeah)
When God speaks (when my God speaks)
Storm (you don’t have a choice in the matter)
You have to cease (you have to cease, yes that’s…)
That’s what I told the storm (what I told the storm) 
Lyrics: Musixmatch

Y’all, we must speak to our storms and let them know we are covered by THE almighty God. They may toss us around, but they will never destroy us. Amen

I pray you have a wonderfully, blessed week. I will be back later with another post.

Love You Always♥️

Shaun

I am so thankful storms don’t last. I have noticed that the older I get and the stronger my relationship with God becomes, the less I worry about the storms. There is great comfort in knowing I am always in God’s hands. He’s got me!🥰

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When Rain Drops Start To Fall

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

At the moment, I’m hearing New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain” playing in my head. The song says—

“Sunny days, everybody loves them. Tell me, baby, can you stand the rain? Storms will come. This we know for sure. Can you stand the rain?”

Thinking about this election and how the closer we get to November 5th, the more people are allowing a few drops of rain (sound bites here and there) to throw them off.

Yes, everyone loves sunny days. They love when everything is happy and sounds great; however, how many can actually stand the rain?

I’m sorry, but I don’t want anyone on my team or in my circle who can’t stand to get even a little wet. I love you. I will never mistreat you. However, I can’t allow you to have access to me in a way that your thoughts or opinions are in my ear. You need to go elsewhere.

Muted.

Unfollowed.

Blocked.

I hate that every election season I have to start muting people. I have even unfollowed a few. Thankfully, I haven’t blocked anyone yet. I don’t interact with people enough to block anyone. But you best believe I will—in a heartbeat—because I don’t like mess. Oh! And that algorithm on X is horrible! Click one post and a hundred more like it shows up. Y’all, it’s a nightmare. However, it is very revealing how people react when they disagree with something. How uncivil they can become. It’s very disheartening and disappointing.

One drop of water and their entire demeanor changes. So, how would they ever fare in a storm, any storm? And I’m not only speaking about politics or during an election season when emotions are running high, but when it comes to life in general.

Everyone loves those sunny days. However, it’s the rainy ones that we need to be most concerned about.

I know this post was random. Just finished scrolling through my timeline on X (which is living up to its new brand). Think I’ll post whatever I’m going to post on it, then log off. I believe I’ll hang around on the Slowgram and Family and Friends Book for a few days because the other is way too toxic and divisive for me. That’s where storms stay brewing. The kind I refuse to stick around for.

Anyhoo… I know this one was more of a random ramble. Thanks for allowing me to share. Wishing you a wonderful, sunny day. Listen, don’t be one of those who run when the rain drops start falling. If it’s someone you believe in or care for, stick around. Don’t be a fair weather friend (just had to throw in a little J.G.😉). Weather that storm with them.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Release It

Shaun Bradford

Today’s Facebook memory is a great reminder to release whatever it is that’s weighing on you. God is bigger than any problem, and He is still in control. I know it’s easier said than done, but trust that God has everything handled. Love you.♥️ ~Shaun

Facebook Memory: July 18, 2023

You know better than I do what “it” means to you. So whatever “it” is, give it to God. Release it. Let it go. Let Him handle it.♥️

“I Told The Storm” by Greg O’Quin & Joyful Noize https://youtu.be/Ghvo32n7Tgc

He’s got you!