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Life

It’s All About Timing

Shaun Bradford

Here’s a memory from five years ago—

Facebook Memory: April 28, 2019

Happy Sunday! Here’s today’s social media find. Remember, you have been planted, not buried. You may not be where you thought you’d be by now, and things may not be going as planned. It’s okay. Don’t give up on your dreams, or settle where you are. Your time is coming. You WILL bloom!

Not sure who to give photo credit to. (Social Media, 2019)

As SpongeBob SquarePants would say—

FIVE YEARS LATER…

Yes, it’s been five years and I am still saying the same thing, “Your time is coming.” Also, when I made the original post, I added the hashtags “BePatient,” “GodIsWorking,” “TrustGodsTiming,” and “YourTimeIsComing.”

I know you may feel like the journey has already been much too long. Yeah, I feel it too. However, instead of focusing on the length of time it is taking, think about all of the knowledge and experience you have gained over the years. Think about God’s protection from things that may have destroyed you. Think about all of the beautiful connections you have made, and the ones you had to release. And don’t forget the healing and growth that has taken place. When I tell you your purpose is too great for anything to happen prematurely. Believe me, you are going to bloom…when it’s time. Not a moment too soon or too late, but when it’s your time. Until then, enjoy life and all of God’s blessings and lessons along the way. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Patience

Shaun Bradford

Patience: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

Hmmm… I’m pretty patient. How about you?

Over the years, I have learned that it’s better to wait on God than to step out on my own. Believe me, it only took me a few times of “doing me” to realize God’s way and timing are always best.

Here’s what I shared five years ago.

Facebook Memory: April 10, 2019

Happy Hump Day! Here’s today’s social media find. Patience. Be patient. Your day is coming. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. Sound familiar? Sometimes I feel like I’ve been patient long enough. Like I’ve had that good attitude forever, and the results are no where in sight. Real talk.💯 Honestly, it’s hard to stay positive all of the time. However, today I commit to remaining positive no matter what things look like. I know God is working. Yes, God is working.☺️

When I tell you God always sends the right message at the right time. Several blogs ago, I wrote about my first time experiencing anger, which was after my ex refused to sign the divorce papers. Well, it was during that time—probably at the height of my anger (after four years of patiently waiting)—that I happened to see Women Of History’s tweet (in the image above).

After sharing their tweet, I did exactly what was suggested, I carried on with a positive attitude. I put the pain of the wait behind me and started living. Then, one day when I least expected it, I received a call from my lawyer telling me the papers had been signed. Hallelujah!

Y’all, it’s true, it’s always darkest before dawn. If you have been waiting years for something to happen, do not give up. Completely surrender it to God and live. Believe me, once you release it to God, the wait won’t even bother you.

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday. Bad weather is forecasted for the entire day, here. Praying the damage is minimal and there are no fatalities.

Be Blessed ♥️

Shaun

Life

Faithfulness And Gratitude Unlock Doors

Shaun Bradford

Last year I shared the following quote:

Remain faithful and grateful and God will give you the desires of your heart.♥️

Shaun’s Daily Inspiration: March 28, 2023

I still believe this to be true. If we remain faithful to our purpose and calling, as well as practice gratitude, God will give us the desires of our hearts. He will unlock doors that only He can open. Doors that no man can close. Stay faithful to your assignment. Everything will happen in time.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

“You Carried Me” by Jekalyn Carr
Life

Timing Is Everything

Shaun Bradford

Trust God’s timing.

He is never too early—finding you unprepared.

He is never too late—finding you in despair.

He is always on time.

His timing is perfect.

Trust Him, He’s got you.♥️

Shaun

Life

Do You Realize Who You Are?

Shaun Bradford

You may not yet realize who you are; however, others already know. As they say, “They been knew.” Now, it’s time that you know and move forward accordingly. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Shaun’s Daily Inspiration: March 23, 2023

Two things to always remember –

  1. WHO you are.
  2. WHOSE you are.

You were not created to blend in. You were created to stand out and make a difference.♥️

You are God’s child.
Life

Hey Y’all

Shaun Bradford

Guess what day it is?! It’s Mea Culpa Day! Yes, Tyler Perry’s new Netflix movie, Mea Culpa, is finally out!! So, you already know what’s at the top of my list of things to watch. Smiling

Listen, when I tell you my Facebook memories never disappoint! Y’all, they are always timely! Always!!

I just love how this was the first memory that popped up. Now, here we are exactly a year later. Love it!!

I don’t know about y’all, but this has inspired me to write a few things down just to see them manifested a year from now. I mean to the date!! It’s almost creepy how the news about Tyler Perry’s movie was shared on this exact date a year ago, and today the world is watching it. Just…Wow!! Intrigued and amazed. He is really good at what he does! For real!!

Okay, that’s all for now. If you’re looking for a good thriller sexy thriller to watch, I would like to recommend Mea Culpa since I’ll also be watching it. Everybody keeps talking about some paint scene that’s “really good.” Well, since I am an aspiring artist, I can’t wait to see it! Smile

Wishing you a fabulous day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Wait…with Patience

Shaun Bradford

Love today’s memory. It’s a reminder that waiting is so necessary. Most of the time we do not understand why we have to wait. However, if we are not careful, and make moves before we receive God’s approval, things will not go as smoothly as they would have if we would have waited, or they will not work out at all.

From my experience, waiting is part of the growing season. Looking back over my life, I can see how things played out when I was impatient and did not wait on God versus when I waited (not always patiently, smile) on God. Boy is there a big difference! I can see where my impatience caused me to have quite a few unfavorable experiences—unfavorable but not always terrible. Some were actually fun! Just saying. Yeah, they were fun but they costed me time, resources, and emotional distress—things I cannot recover—and delayed blessings. However, with that being said, those experiences were not wasted. They were lessons that taught me the importance and benefits of patience and waiting.

Today, I can say the lessons are paying off. Y’all, my patience has help me persevere through some crazy times. Times when I have wanted to step out of God’s will and do things on my own. The waiting period has allowed me time to grow, to get to know myself better, to become more focused, and to make better decisions. So thankful for both.

Facebook Memory: February 3, 2023

If your answer is WAIT, do not lift a finger before God tells you to move. He does not need your help with making things move along faster. Everything that is meant to happen WILL happen according to His plan and timing. So, wait.. with patience.♥️

God’s timing is always perfect.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Remember to show yourself some love.

Love you,

Shaun

Life

You Already Have It All

Shaun Bradford
God is faithful.

Because of God, I already have it all. It’s just a matter of time before everything is revealed. In God’s time.

Same for you. You already have it all. Just be patient, keep working towards your dreams and goals, and continue allowing God to lead. You will see it, hold it, and experience it all. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Life

The Power of Manifestation

Shaun Bradford

Two years ago, I shared a “Hello Sunday” blog about manifestation. It was based on film director, Matthew Cherry, winning his first Oscar. Eight years before he won it, or was even well known, he tweeted, “I’m gonna be nominated for an Oscar one day. Already claiming it.” And he was nominated and won!

Last night, I watched a once “YouTuber,” Quinta Brunson, win her first Emmy award for best comedic actress. I was so happy for her! She didn’t say it, but I am pretty sure the thought of “what if” crossed her mind at some point. Watching her evolve into the person she was always meant to become has been wonderful to witness. I remember watching her YouTube videos. Loved the “He got money!” videos. She kept me laughing. Watching her on Abbott Elementary has been a joy as well.

Side note: For those who know me, know I love watching God work! Y’all, it makes my heart smile. The journey and evolution is everything.

Anyhoo… Trying not to get sidetracked.

In the “Hello Sunday” below, I wrote about some of my own moments. Yesterday, or the day before, I wrote about not taking any leaps in a while. Well, as I wrote in 2022, I believe I am already living in what I manifested. Not completely living in it, but living in the journey of becoming and achieving everything I dreamed and imagined as a kid. Perhaps my manifestation is not a destination but living within my experiences.

I wrote about writing in my journal how I wished I could live far away. Then, within six months, I had joined the Air Force and was living in Germany. I also gave a few more examples; however, those weren’t all, there are plenty more! As I said, I believe my manifestations are played out in my journey. I love the details of the smaller manifestations. The things that cross my mind then just happen. The small things that make me smile. Don’t get me wrong, I have greater ambitions and so many more big dreams waiting to come to fruition; however, I am choosing to live in every experience now.

Here is what I have learned about manifestations:

1) You will never see it coming until you are in it. It’s all about God’s timing, not ours.

2) Nothing ever happens as we imagined or dreamed. It’s always better.

Remember, God is always working. Do not give up on your dreams, and enjoy the journey along the way. Be careful not to miss out on the small experiences. They are leading you to the bigger ones. Love you!♥️ ~ Shaun

Hello Sunday
Life

Timing and Purpose

Shaun Bradford

Today, in the United States, we are celebrating the life and legacy of the late, great civil rights activist, leader, and minister, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When I think of Dr. King, I think of timing and purpose. He was placed in the right place at the right time to fulfill a purpose that only he could fulfill.

Let that soak in…

Dr. King was placed in the right place at the right time to fulfill a purpose that only HE could fulfill. Talk about the true definition of one of one.

Y’all, God is so strategic about His purpose and plan. Everything that happens is designed to perfectly align with God’s purpose and plan; and our role in it all is so strategic. Listen, we matter. Yes…we matter! YOU matter! We are not just here to take up space. No…WE are here to fulfill a specific purpose during this time.

Please hear me! WE are alive during this particular time to fulfill a purpose that only we can fulfill. WE are the Dr. Kings of our time.♥️

We do not have to see the entire picture before we start. All we have to do is take the first step and God will guide us through the rest.

Love you,

Shaun