Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 108
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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November 5, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How will you run your race?
Many strive for great and many things; and, only a few get there. Those who get there are the ones who "[go into strict training]", (2 Corinthians 9:25), not only for themselves but also for God. For He is the one who helps you run your race until you can't. The culmination of your race is "to get a crown that will last forever", (9:25), not a temporary one. Might you remember what you are running for and why. #Reach #Run & #FinishWell
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Many strive for great and many things; and, only a few get there. Those who get there are the ones who "[go into strict training]", (2 Corinthians 9:25), not only for themselves but also for God. For He is the one who helps you run your race until you can't. The culmination of your race is "to get a crown that will last forever", (9:25), not a temporary one. Might you remember what you are running for and why. #Reach #Run & #FinishWell
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November 4, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you move forward after the unexpected happens?
Circumstances can present in very painful and unexpected ways. But, at the same time, can turn out to be the greatest blessing in disguise. For if you look to Him, he will redeem and restore you, thereby enabling you to move forward. For "He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living", just as he was to Naomi, (see Ruth 4:17 & Matthew 1:5, 16), and being "[your] close relative, he is one of [your] guardian-redeemers" (Ruth 2:20). May you find your rightful purpose and place through Him. #YourFutureAwaits & #ANewPathRevealed
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Circumstances can present in very painful and unexpected ways. But, at the same time, can turn out to be the greatest blessing in disguise. For if you look to Him, he will redeem and restore you, thereby enabling you to move forward. For "He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living", just as he was to Naomi, (see Ruth 4:17 & Matthew 1:5, 16), and being "[your] close relative, he is one of [your] guardian-redeemers" (Ruth 2:20). May you find your rightful purpose and place through Him. #YourFutureAwaits & #ANewPathRevealed
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November 3, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well does your mind comprehend nonsense?
It doesn't, because it can't. The mind can not understand things that do not make sense; and when you continue to listen to the nonsense, disruption and unrest begin to set in. It is when you make the conscious decision to turn away from such influences and "begin to listen to his voice" (John 10:27). For "his sheep follow him because they know his voice. [And] they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice" (10:4-5). Might you free yourself from the insensible and seek what is sensible. #SensibleInfluences #Discussions & #Conversations
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It doesn't, because it can't. The mind can not understand things that do not make sense; and when you continue to listen to the nonsense, disruption and unrest begin to set in. It is when you make the conscious decision to turn away from such influences and "begin to listen to his voice" (John 10:27). For "his sheep follow him because they know his voice. [And] they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice" (10:4-5). Might you free yourself from the insensible and seek what is sensible. #SensibleInfluences #Discussions & #Conversations
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November 2, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you prudent and your path straight?
It is not easy navigating life's journey; and if needing help to stay on the straight and narrow, you might look to "the statutes of the LORD" (Psalm 19:7). For "the decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold"...[and] "sweeter than honey. ... By them [you are] warned; [and] keeping them there is great reward" (19:9-11). #WordsToFollow & #LiveBy #TrueWisdom
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It is not easy navigating life's journey; and if needing help to stay on the straight and narrow, you might look to "the statutes of the LORD" (Psalm 19:7). For "the decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold"...[and] "sweeter than honey. ... By them [you are] warned; [and] keeping them there is great reward" (19:9-11). #WordsToFollow & #LiveBy #TrueWisdom
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November 1, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How selfless is your service?
Many believe that they serve for the right reasons. It is those who believe that truly serve, because believers have "everything in common" (Acts 2:44); and when believers are on the same page, much can be accomplished together. So, as you consider your service motives, may they be because you have a genuine heart and reason for doing so. For, service should never be about ourselves, but for the purpose that it is intended to be-serving others. #BeSelfless & #NotSelfish
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Many believe that they serve for the right reasons. It is those who believe that truly serve, because believers have "everything in common" (Acts 2:44); and when believers are on the same page, much can be accomplished together. So, as you consider your service motives, may they be because you have a genuine heart and reason for doing so. For, service should never be about ourselves, but for the purpose that it is intended to be-serving others. #BeSelfless & #NotSelfish
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October 31, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can differences unite?
No two people are created the same. But, we can still find common ground and come together in our differences. Showing us how to is the man who created us each differently. In order to do so, He says that you should "let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). When you do, your goodness will bring hope and joy to others in a world that is in desperate need of light. #Unite & #ShineBright
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No two people are created the same. But, we can still find common ground and come together in our differences. Showing us how to is the man who created us each differently. In order to do so, He says that you should "let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). When you do, your goodness will bring hope and joy to others in a world that is in desperate need of light. #Unite & #ShineBright
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October 30, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How long are you willing to wait?
Being patient is not easy; and many struggle with it, myself included. But, you can learn to find ways to do so. One way is to tell yourself "the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him" (Lamentations 3:24); for "his compassions never fail" (3:22). So, might you do yourself a favor and "be still...and wait patiently for him" (Psalm 37:7). #RemainPatient #InDueTime & #AlwaysWorthTheWait
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Being patient is not easy; and many struggle with it, myself included. But, you can learn to find ways to do so. One way is to tell yourself "the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him" (Lamentations 3:24); for "his compassions never fail" (3:22). So, might you do yourself a favor and "be still...and wait patiently for him" (Psalm 37:7). #RemainPatient #InDueTime & #AlwaysWorthTheWait
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October 29, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you find strength in your weakness?
It is those who are hardest on you that love and care about you. Such was the instance with Jeremiah. Jeremiah, a faithful servant of the Lord, was imprisoned, and blamed God. Angry, Jeremiah asked "Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow and to end my days in shame?" (Jeremiah 20:18). God chose Jeremiah because he was weak. For "when [you are] weak, then [you are] strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10). So, the next time you are being pushed or challenged, may you see it as an opportunity, not a lambaste, to reflect and work to strengthen whatever is weak. #StrengthInWeakness
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It is those who are hardest on you that love and care about you. Such was the instance with Jeremiah. Jeremiah, a faithful servant of the Lord, was imprisoned, and blamed God. Angry, Jeremiah asked "Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow and to end my days in shame?" (Jeremiah 20:18). God chose Jeremiah because he was weak. For "when [you are] weak, then [you are] strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10). So, the next time you are being pushed or challenged, may you see it as an opportunity, not a lambaste, to reflect and work to strengthen whatever is weak. #StrengthInWeakness
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October 28, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you want to be viewed and perceived by others?
A great deal of people care and worry about how others see and perceive them; and if you are one of those people, may it be your character, a good one, that gets you noticed. Such character comes from God helping those who want to live a "self-controlled, upright and godly [life]" (Titus 2:12); and to live like Christ is "attractive" (2:10). So, might you choose to live with such character that others want to be around and live like you. #ChristLikeCharacter & #AWorthyExample
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A great deal of people care and worry about how others see and perceive them; and if you are one of those people, may it be your character, a good one, that gets you noticed. Such character comes from God helping those who want to live a "self-controlled, upright and godly [life]" (Titus 2:12); and to live like Christ is "attractive" (2:10). So, might you choose to live with such character that others want to be around and live like you. #ChristLikeCharacter & #AWorthyExample
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