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October 27, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How much family do you really have?
Until you get to know someone, you should be mindful of never judging a book by its cover. For it is not in your best interest to make assumptions or judgments towards another, especially when you do not know them. But when you do, might you "treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity" (1 Timothy 5:1-2). In doing so, may your life be blessed with an abundant family. #BeBlessed & #GrowYourFamily
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Until you get to know someone, you should be mindful of never judging a book by its cover. For it is not in your best interest to make assumptions or judgments towards another, especially when you do not know them. But when you do, might you "treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity" (1 Timothy 5:1-2). In doing so, may your life be blessed with an abundant family. #BeBlessed & #GrowYourFamily
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October 26, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What lengths will you go to, in order to do what is right?
It is never easy to do the right thing, even more so when it comes to sharing God with the world. You will be rejected and ignored, by many; but for those that you do reach, they will be grateful, thankful and blessed. For "[His] word...will accomplish what [He] desire[s] and achieve the purpose for which [He] sent it" (Isaiah 55:11). As difficult as it is, may you continue to do what is right, especially when it comes to sharing Him with others. #RemainSteadfast & #Tenacious
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It is never easy to do the right thing, even more so when it comes to sharing God with the world. You will be rejected and ignored, by many; but for those that you do reach, they will be grateful, thankful and blessed. For "[His] word...will accomplish what [He] desire[s] and achieve the purpose for which [He] sent it" (Isaiah 55:11). As difficult as it is, may you continue to do what is right, especially when it comes to sharing Him with others. #RemainSteadfast & #Tenacious
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October 25, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well do you see the path before you?
Not one of us knows where life will take us; but there is someone who does. For if you are willing to "trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, [and] in all your ways submit to him,...he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6), just as He did for the wisemen in order to see and worship the "born king of the Jews" (Matthew 2:2). #Compass #Guide & #Destination
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Not one of us knows where life will take us; but there is someone who does. For if you are willing to "trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, [and] in all your ways submit to him,...he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6), just as He did for the wisemen in order to see and worship the "born king of the Jews" (Matthew 2:2). #Compass #Guide & #Destination
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October 24, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you from confronting a problem?
It is easier to avoid than to deal; but if you really want to be freed from any and all issues, the best way is to confront them. For instance, take David. Instead of fleeing, "David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him" (1 Samuel 17:48). For when you have His Spirit within you, just as David did, you can face and confront anything, even a giant. #ConfrontTheWhiteElephant
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It is easier to avoid than to deal; but if you really want to be freed from any and all issues, the best way is to confront them. For instance, take David. Instead of fleeing, "David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him" (1 Samuel 17:48). For when you have His Spirit within you, just as David did, you can face and confront anything, even a giant. #ConfrontTheWhiteElephant
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October 23, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What kind of choices are you willing to make, in order to give yourself a better life?
You are not where you are at, by chance, but by the choices that you have made for yourself; and if you are not happy with your choices, and want to make better ones, then, you might take Paul's advice. He urges you to "put off your old self, which is being corrupted by deceitful desires" and "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" (Ephesians 4:22, 24). So, as you consider your options, may you always strive to make good ones. #ChooseWell #LiveWell
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You are not where you are at, by chance, but by the choices that you have made for yourself; and if you are not happy with your choices, and want to make better ones, then, you might take Paul's advice. He urges you to "put off your old self, which is being corrupted by deceitful desires" and "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" (Ephesians 4:22, 24). So, as you consider your options, may you always strive to make good ones. #ChooseWell #LiveWell
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October 22, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you handle and redirect your anger towards those that have hurt you?
A heart filled with anger can be dangerous, if not deadly. If filled with such anger, the Lord reminds you how to respond. He says "anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment" (Matthew 5:22). So, might you consider filling your heart with the fruit of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:19-23), instead of anger. #LoveInstead
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A heart filled with anger can be dangerous, if not deadly. If filled with such anger, the Lord reminds you how to respond. He says "anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment" (Matthew 5:22). So, might you consider filling your heart with the fruit of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:19-23), instead of anger. #LoveInstead
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October 21, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why should you remain compassionate?
As easy as it would be to revel in someone else's misfortune(s), especially those who, time and time again, have a way of causing and averting trouble, you are reminded not to do so. For "you should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune" (Obadiah 1:12), because He will judge those accordingly. #RemainCompassionate
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As easy as it would be to revel in someone else's misfortune(s), especially those who, time and time again, have a way of causing and averting trouble, you are reminded not to do so. For "you should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune" (Obadiah 1:12), because He will judge those accordingly. #RemainCompassionate
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October 20, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How does He reveal himself to you?
Much does not just happen by accident. For He is always paying attention and knows when to intervene. Just as Pharaoh ordered every Hebrew boy to be thrown into the Nile (see Exodus 1:22), Moses's mother did so, only for him to be found by Pharaoh's daughter (see 2:5-6). Hence, the rest of Moses' story. So, again, nothing happens by happenstance. He may work in mysterious ways but always with good intent. #WorksRevealed
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Much does not just happen by accident. For He is always paying attention and knows when to intervene. Just as Pharaoh ordered every Hebrew boy to be thrown into the Nile (see Exodus 1:22), Moses's mother did so, only for him to be found by Pharaoh's daughter (see 2:5-6). Hence, the rest of Moses' story. So, again, nothing happens by happenstance. He may work in mysterious ways but always with good intent. #WorksRevealed
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October 19, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you be and remain joyful each and every day?
Unfortunately, there will always be someone who conspires (Psalm 64:2), speaks cruel words (64:3) or encourages evil (64:5) against another or others; and if this happens to you, you can seek, just as David did, The One who will listen to your concerns, complaints and frustrations (64:1-6). Despite the wickedness of others, you can still remain joyful, just as David was. For when you remain confident in God's power and promises (see 64:7-9) "the righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!" (64:10). #AlwaysAGoodReason
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Unfortunately, there will always be someone who conspires (Psalm 64:2), speaks cruel words (64:3) or encourages evil (64:5) against another or others; and if this happens to you, you can seek, just as David did, The One who will listen to your concerns, complaints and frustrations (64:1-6). Despite the wickedness of others, you can still remain joyful, just as David was. For when you remain confident in God's power and promises (see 64:7-9) "the righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!" (64:10). #AlwaysAGoodReason
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October 18, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
When has there been a time that has left you speechless?
Sometimes, there are just no words. Such was the instance with Paul. "This man...heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell" (2 Corinthians 12:3-4). Whatever may leave you speechless, might it be that He has intentionally done so for you to see and understand something. For everything He does, he does so with a purpose and out of the goodness of his heart. #IndescribableRevelations
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Sometimes, there are just no words. Such was the instance with Paul. "This man...heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell" (2 Corinthians 12:3-4). Whatever may leave you speechless, might it be that He has intentionally done so for you to see and understand something. For everything He does, he does so with a purpose and out of the goodness of his heart. #IndescribableRevelations
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