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November 25, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How resilient is your hope?
Remaining hopeful is not easy, as I acknowledged in yesterdays meditation; and in order to sustain it will depend on your resilience. As you encounter those wet and grievous days, also, know that one day "there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain", for "He will wipe every tear from [your] eyes" (Revelation 21:4). May your hope in this promise of "a new heaven and a new earth" (Revelation 21:1) help you to remain strong and resilient. #UnwaveringHope
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Remaining hopeful is not easy, as I acknowledged in yesterdays meditation; and in order to sustain it will depend on your resilience. As you encounter those wet and grievous days, also, know that one day "there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain", for "He will wipe every tear from [your] eyes" (Revelation 21:4). May your hope in this promise of "a new heaven and a new earth" (Revelation 21:1) help you to remain strong and resilient. #UnwaveringHope
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November 24, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you remain hopeful?
When life continues to disappoint, it becomes very difficult to remain hopeful; and when deferred, it "makes the heart sick" (Proverbs 13:12). But, if you have any hope, you know that whatever you desire or long for will be fulfilled, some day, and will refresh and renew your faith in having hope. Might you try to remain hopeful, in all things, despite whatever tries to cause you to question it or take it away. #RemainHopeful
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When life continues to disappoint, it becomes very difficult to remain hopeful; and when deferred, it "makes the heart sick" (Proverbs 13:12). But, if you have any hope, you know that whatever you desire or long for will be fulfilled, some day, and will refresh and renew your faith in having hope. Might you try to remain hopeful, in all things, despite whatever tries to cause you to question it or take it away. #RemainHopeful
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November 23, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What does your future look like?
There is no amount of intelligence or insight to be able to know what is coming; or to be able to tell someone else what will happen after you (see Ecclesiastes 10:14). So, instead of trying to predict your future, might you begin with getting to know someone who does. For He can help you see your future (see Proverbs 27:1). #AWisePrediction #AFutureWithHim
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There is no amount of intelligence or insight to be able to know what is coming; or to be able to tell someone else what will happen after you (see Ecclesiastes 10:14). So, instead of trying to predict your future, might you begin with getting to know someone who does. For He can help you see your future (see Proverbs 27:1). #AWisePrediction #AFutureWithHim
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November 22, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you show good faith?
Many have good intentions; and many like to hear themselves talk; but when it comes down to it, faith is revealed through action(s), not words. So, if you are going to offer your services, might you follow through with them. For "faith without deeds is dead" (James 2:26). #ActionsSpeakFaith
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Many have good intentions; and many like to hear themselves talk; but when it comes down to it, faith is revealed through action(s), not words. So, if you are going to offer your services, might you follow through with them. For "faith without deeds is dead" (James 2:26). #ActionsSpeakFaith
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November 21, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well do you know yourself?
Self reflection can be very difficult to do; but at the same time, revealing, even healing. You learn much about yourself, even others, when you take a moment to do so; and if you really want to know yourself, you might take the time to get to know Him through His Word. For His Word can touch your life in ways that help you understand yourself, and others, better, just as it helped the disciples understand what He meant, after His resurrection, what the temple was (see John 2:21, Matthew 26:17-29, Psalm 69:9, John 2:16-17). May you thrive, in all aspects of your life, for doing so. #PeelBackTheLayers & #RevealYourself
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Self reflection can be very difficult to do; but at the same time, revealing, even healing. You learn much about yourself, even others, when you take a moment to do so; and if you really want to know yourself, you might take the time to get to know Him through His Word. For His Word can touch your life in ways that help you understand yourself, and others, better, just as it helped the disciples understand what He meant, after His resurrection, what the temple was (see John 2:21, Matthew 26:17-29, Psalm 69:9, John 2:16-17). May you thrive, in all aspects of your life, for doing so. #PeelBackTheLayers & #RevealYourself
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November 20, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you question the truth?
Even when there is factual evidence, in place, there will be someone who will want to question it, and such is His existence. You should never have to get in to a debate or quarrel about the truth, especially His; and should "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone...for the hope that you have. But do [so] with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15). For if it wasn't for Him and what he has sacrificed, you would not be here today. #FactsAreTheFacts & #DefendYourLineage
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Even when there is factual evidence, in place, there will be someone who will want to question it, and such is His existence. You should never have to get in to a debate or quarrel about the truth, especially His; and should "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone...for the hope that you have. But do [so] with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15). For if it wasn't for Him and what he has sacrificed, you would not be here today. #FactsAreTheFacts & #DefendYourLineage
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November 19, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How loved are you?
There is nothing that love can not fix. When feeling misunderstood, forgotten or lost, there is a person who knows such things, because He has attentively searched and knows you (see Psalm 139:1). He knows "when [you] sit and when [you] rise", and can "perceive [your] thoughts from afar" (139:1-2); and no matter if you "settle on the far side of the sea", His "hand will guide" you (139:9-10). So, any time you aren't feeling loved, might you remember who does. #AlwaysLoved
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There is nothing that love can not fix. When feeling misunderstood, forgotten or lost, there is a person who knows such things, because He has attentively searched and knows you (see Psalm 139:1). He knows "when [you] sit and when [you] rise", and can "perceive [your] thoughts from afar" (139:1-2); and no matter if you "settle on the far side of the sea", His "hand will guide" you (139:9-10). So, any time you aren't feeling loved, might you remember who does. #AlwaysLoved
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November 18, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How sincere are your prayers?
How you pray matters. When your prayers are genuine, they have value and meaning. If a prayer is to be considered and answered, it is God who makes that decision. For example, while imprisoned, "the church was earnestly praying to God for [Peter]" (Acts 12:5); and shortly after, Peter was released, by an Angel (see 12:7-10). In essence, He hears your every thought, response and request, and knows if you really mean what you say and ask. So, as you offer your thoughts and prayers to others, may they be heartfelt ones. #MeanWhatYouSay
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How you pray matters. When your prayers are genuine, they have value and meaning. If a prayer is to be considered and answered, it is God who makes that decision. For example, while imprisoned, "the church was earnestly praying to God for [Peter]" (Acts 12:5); and shortly after, Peter was released, by an Angel (see 12:7-10). In essence, He hears your every thought, response and request, and knows if you really mean what you say and ask. So, as you offer your thoughts and prayers to others, may they be heartfelt ones. #MeanWhatYouSay
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November 17, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you experience true joy and satisfaction in all that you do?
In order to be recognized, it is not necessary to be boastful about what you do. Instead, you are reminded to "make it your ambition to lead a quiet life" and "mind your own business and work with your hands" (1 Thessalonians 4:11). For when you do so, you live a life "worthy of God", (2:12), one that truly matters and recognizes you for all of your good works. #KeepYourHeadDown & #WorkHard #WithIntegrity
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In order to be recognized, it is not necessary to be boastful about what you do. Instead, you are reminded to "make it your ambition to lead a quiet life" and "mind your own business and work with your hands" (1 Thessalonians 4:11). For when you do so, you live a life "worthy of God", (2:12), one that truly matters and recognizes you for all of your good works. #KeepYourHeadDown & #WorkHard #WithIntegrity
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November 16, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How aware are you of your surroundings?
Awareness is critical to your safety and well-being, may be even your survival; and when you let your guard down, you put yourself in harms way, may be even danger. So, where ever you go and what ever you do, might you "be careful, and watch [yourself] closely" (Deuteronomy 4:9), for not everything is as it appears to be. #BeSafe & #KnowYourSurroundings #AtAllTimes
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Awareness is critical to your safety and well-being, may be even your survival; and when you let your guard down, you put yourself in harms way, may be even danger. So, where ever you go and what ever you do, might you "be careful, and watch [yourself] closely" (Deuteronomy 4:9), for not everything is as it appears to be. #BeSafe & #KnowYourSurroundings #AtAllTimes
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