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Woke Up Like This

Shaun Bradford
Originally shared on March 15, 2021

I decided to go check out what I was doing the day I shared the quote above (March 15, 2021), and now I’m bawling. I began my journal entry with this—

“Today’s Monday. I turned in my letter of resignation on Friday.”

Y’all, I had just taken one of the biggest leaps of my life, and that was to bet on me!!!

I am so proud of myself for taking that leap. I had no idea what life would be like afterwards. I just heard God say it was time, and I moved. Whew!!

I didn’t expect to find all this when I searched my photos for the image above. I just kept hearing, “I woke up like this.” Who knew one image could hold so much meaning. That entire journal entry has me in tears. I did that!! Now, here I am, almost four years later, still doing what I love. Y’all, that was one of the best decisions I ever made, and I did it unafraid. I had absolutely no clue what was to come, and I was completely at peace when I did it, not one ounce of fear or anxiety. That’s how I knew God was in it.

When I tell you God is sooooooo amazing!! So amazing!

Yes, I woke up like this…BLESSED!

Thank you for reading. I pray you woke up feeling the same—Blessed.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Be Obedient

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

A few months ago, I was given a specific date to take another leap into the unknown. As time crept closer to me taking that leap, I kept playing around with the date until one day when I heard loud and clear, “That’s the date.” I was like, “Okay, I hear You, God,” and did what was asked. I was told that delaying what was asked of me would delay what He was trying to do for me. I took the leap even though I didn’t know and still don’t know how things will work out. I’m not sure what He has in store, but the atmosphere did change as soon as I leaped. Honestly, it changed when I decided to be obedient, which was before I actually leaped.

Be obedient and take the leap! As Pastor Joel Osteen said nine years ago, God will not ask you to give up something without giving you something better in return.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

I’m laughing at myself because I could’ve cropped this more. I just like seeing the “9 years ago.”☺️
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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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Thoughts From December 10, 2018

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

On December 10, 2018, I ended my night with the following thoughts.

Shaun’s Journal Entry: December 10, 2018

  1. Things can happen unexpectedly so expect the unexpected.
  2. God is still working.
  3. I’m going to have bad days. I have to keep pressing on.
  4. No..the crying isn’t over but things will get better.
  5. Again, God is working.

God is always working. Keep pressing on.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun