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November 15, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
When do you use your voice?
Everyone has a voice. Although, not every one uses it. For some, speaking can be very daunting. Such was Moses' voice. Lacking confidence in his speaking abilities (see Exodus 4:10), God still wanted Moses to lead the Israelites out of bondage. With this, God reassured Moses that He would help him to speak and would teach him what to say (see 4:11-12). Despite his fear of speaking, Moses, trusted God, and did what he was asked to do. As uncomfortable as speaking may be, might you, too, allow Him to help you use your voice, especially when it comes to doing what is right and helping others. #SpeakUp & #BeHeard
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Everyone has a voice. Although, not every one uses it. For some, speaking can be very daunting. Such was Moses' voice. Lacking confidence in his speaking abilities (see Exodus 4:10), God still wanted Moses to lead the Israelites out of bondage. With this, God reassured Moses that He would help him to speak and would teach him what to say (see 4:11-12). Despite his fear of speaking, Moses, trusted God, and did what he was asked to do. As uncomfortable as speaking may be, might you, too, allow Him to help you use your voice, especially when it comes to doing what is right and helping others. #SpeakUp & #BeHeard
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November 14, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you withstand and sustain life's challenges?
Life will cause setbacks, disparagement and dark days. As you face these challenging times, know that you do not have to face them alone. "In the midst of lions" (Psalm 57:4), might you allow yourself to "cry out to God" (57:2) and "take refuge in the shadow of [His] wings" (57:1). For when you do, He will help you regain your light, strength and purpose. #ReachToTheHeavens & #SeekHisLove & #Provisions
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Life will cause setbacks, disparagement and dark days. As you face these challenging times, know that you do not have to face them alone. "In the midst of lions" (Psalm 57:4), might you allow yourself to "cry out to God" (57:2) and "take refuge in the shadow of [His] wings" (57:1). For when you do, He will help you regain your light, strength and purpose. #ReachToTheHeavens & #SeekHisLove & #Provisions
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November 13, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What accessories could you add to your daily attire?
Accessories are just as important as the clothes that you wear, may be even more so. When you accessorize "with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12), and then "put on love" (3:14), you make a show stopping entrance, impacting others lives as well as your own. Wearing such accessories will never go out of style. #MakeAStatement & #ADifference
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Accessories are just as important as the clothes that you wear, may be even more so. When you accessorize "with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12), and then "put on love" (3:14), you make a show stopping entrance, impacting others lives as well as your own. Wearing such accessories will never go out of style. #MakeAStatement & #ADifference
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November 12, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you handle yourself when others wrong you?
Many will not hesitate to do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if it means stepping over others to get there. As He knows such individuals motives, He still allows you to experience these hurtful acts so that He can teach you to forgive and "not to seek revenge or become bitter or angry" (Genesis 50:19-21); and, also, to warn and man you against those who are selfish, arrogant and deceitful. Might you arm yourself with such experiences for they will prove beneficial. #RemainAstute & #Composed
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Many will not hesitate to do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if it means stepping over others to get there. As He knows such individuals motives, He still allows you to experience these hurtful acts so that He can teach you to forgive and "not to seek revenge or become bitter or angry" (Genesis 50:19-21); and, also, to warn and man you against those who are selfish, arrogant and deceitful. Might you arm yourself with such experiences for they will prove beneficial. #RemainAstute & #Composed
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November 11, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you get to source of your problem(s)?
Misdiagnoses happen all of the time, due to not taking a holistic approach, which is looking at the whole person, mind, body and soul. More often than not, the soul is overlooked. For we all come in to this world broken, possessing sinful tendencies, "greed, deceit, envy, slander and arrogance" (Mark 7:22), that can come out and defile us (see 7:15); and when certain areas are not addressed, they will continue to get worse. Therefore, in order to avoid being misdiagnosed, might you always look at everything so you can get to the source. #SeeTheWholePerson
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Misdiagnoses happen all of the time, due to not taking a holistic approach, which is looking at the whole person, mind, body and soul. More often than not, the soul is overlooked. For we all come in to this world broken, possessing sinful tendencies, "greed, deceit, envy, slander and arrogance" (Mark 7:22), that can come out and defile us (see 7:15); and when certain areas are not addressed, they will continue to get worse. Therefore, in order to avoid being misdiagnosed, might you always look at everything so you can get to the source. #SeeTheWholePerson
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November 10, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How many friends do you really have?
Friends come and go; but if you have a friend that "loves at all times" (Proverbs 17:17), provides you with constructive criticism, even knowing that you may not receive it well (see 27:6), is nearby as opposed to a relative that is far away (see 17:10), can help you succeed (see Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT), and can also help carry your burdens (see Galatians 6:2), then might you count yourself blessed. #ATrueFriend
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Friends come and go; but if you have a friend that "loves at all times" (Proverbs 17:17), provides you with constructive criticism, even knowing that you may not receive it well (see 27:6), is nearby as opposed to a relative that is far away (see 17:10), can help you succeed (see Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT), and can also help carry your burdens (see Galatians 6:2), then might you count yourself blessed. #ATrueFriend
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November 9, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you make difficult decisions?
Some decisions come with "disputable matters" (Romans 14:1), ones that are not cut and dry, but more complex. As you wrestle with such decisions, Paul encourages you to "be very careful,...how you live-not as unwise but as wise" (Ephesians 5:15); and in order to do so, you must "understand what the Lord's will is" (5:17). If you need help making "disputable" decisions, might you seek His help. #WhenInDoubt OR #NotSure
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Some decisions come with "disputable matters" (Romans 14:1), ones that are not cut and dry, but more complex. As you wrestle with such decisions, Paul encourages you to "be very careful,...how you live-not as unwise but as wise" (Ephesians 5:15); and in order to do so, you must "understand what the Lord's will is" (5:17). If you need help making "disputable" decisions, might you seek His help. #WhenInDoubt OR #NotSure
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November 8, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How willing are you to love and look out for your neighbor?
We live in a vast, but very small, world, as there is a connection among all people. And, it is that connection that you are reminded to "not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any one among your people, but to love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18). So, as you consider your willingness to help and care for another, might you choose love instead of seeking revenge or holding a grudge. #ShowGrace & #LoveAlways
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We live in a vast, but very small, world, as there is a connection among all people. And, it is that connection that you are reminded to "not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any one among your people, but to love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18). So, as you consider your willingness to help and care for another, might you choose love instead of seeking revenge or holding a grudge. #ShowGrace & #LoveAlways
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November 7, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you still find satisfaction in what you do, despite being unappreciated?
Many feel unappreciated in what they do. Even so, He still encourages you to "find satisfaction in [your] own toil" (Ecclesiastes 2:24). For such an attitude will take you far and open up doors that will lead to jobs that value and appreciate you. So, until that day comes, might you continue to toil and strive. #Acknowledging & #Appreciating #HardworkingEmployees & #GoodWorks
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Many feel unappreciated in what they do. Even so, He still encourages you to "find satisfaction in [your] own toil" (Ecclesiastes 2:24). For such an attitude will take you far and open up doors that will lead to jobs that value and appreciate you. So, until that day comes, might you continue to toil and strive. #Acknowledging & #Appreciating #HardworkingEmployees & #GoodWorks
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November 6, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you handle your choices, especially the poor ones?
All choices have consequences, and when you make a poor one, they do not go unnoticed or forgotten. For He will bring judgment, just as he did with the people of Judah, (see Jeremiah 19:3, 19:4-6 & Matthew 23:33), on those who do so; but he will also "bless you and keep you; ...make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; ... and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26), when you repent and ask for forgiveness of your sins. So, might you take ownership for every action, especially the bad ones. #MakeGoodChoices & #OwnThemAll
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All choices have consequences, and when you make a poor one, they do not go unnoticed or forgotten. For He will bring judgment, just as he did with the people of Judah, (see Jeremiah 19:3, 19:4-6 & Matthew 23:33), on those who do so; but he will also "bless you and keep you; ...make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; ... and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26), when you repent and ask for forgiveness of your sins. So, might you take ownership for every action, especially the bad ones. #MakeGoodChoices & #OwnThemAll
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