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October 6, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you show your generosity?
To be generous is to give because you want to, not because you have to. Generosity comes from the heart; and there are many ways that you can show it, big or small. For He desires you to be generous and "help [those] who are unable to support themselves among you so they can continue to live among you" (Leviticus 25:35). Might your generosity be the reason. #AGenerousHeart
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To be generous is to give because you want to, not because you have to. Generosity comes from the heart; and there are many ways that you can show it, big or small. For He desires you to be generous and "help [those] who are unable to support themselves among you so they can continue to live among you" (Leviticus 25:35). Might your generosity be the reason. #AGenerousHeart
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October 5, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you find gratitude in your grief?
We will all grieve; but you can endure and also be grateful, just as Job did and was. When Job grieved, he "fell to the ground in worship" (Job 1:20) and acknowledged Him by saying "the LORD [gives] and the LORD [takes] away; may the name of the LORD be praised" (1:21). In all his pain and grief, Job remained faithful and grateful to The One who helped him through the loss of his health, wealth and children-everything. For the LORD will always be there, as promised, ready to help, because He knows what you are going through and need. The only thing that you have to do is ask. #GratitudeInGrief
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We will all grieve; but you can endure and also be grateful, just as Job did and was. When Job grieved, he "fell to the ground in worship" (Job 1:20) and acknowledged Him by saying "the LORD [gives] and the LORD [takes] away; may the name of the LORD be praised" (1:21). In all his pain and grief, Job remained faithful and grateful to The One who helped him through the loss of his health, wealth and children-everything. For the LORD will always be there, as promised, ready to help, because He knows what you are going through and need. The only thing that you have to do is ask. #GratitudeInGrief
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October 4, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What is your heart telling you?
Your heart speaks volumes, if you just listen. For the heart longs to be loved; and it is when you seek, thirst and long for Him (see Psalm 63:1) that you will know what your heart wants and where it truly belongs. It is my hope that your heart will lead you to Him. #HeartAndHome
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Your heart speaks volumes, if you just listen. For the heart longs to be loved; and it is when you seek, thirst and long for Him (see Psalm 63:1) that you will know what your heart wants and where it truly belongs. It is my hope that your heart will lead you to Him. #HeartAndHome
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October 3, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
When you look in the mirror who and what do you see?
Not only can you see your physical reflection but your spiritual one too, when you look in the mirror; and if you want to see "the word of truth" (James 1:18), might you look a little closer and deeper. For "whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it...will be blessed in what they do" (1:25). I hope that you are willing to see more than just your reflection, but your whole self, and make the necessary changes, if needed, to live well. #SeeItAll
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Not only can you see your physical reflection but your spiritual one too, when you look in the mirror; and if you want to see "the word of truth" (James 1:18), might you look a little closer and deeper. For "whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it...will be blessed in what they do" (1:25). I hope that you are willing to see more than just your reflection, but your whole self, and make the necessary changes, if needed, to live well. #SeeItAll
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October 2, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you receive the truth?
For most, the truth is hard to hear, even avoided or ignored; but there are those who seek it. For if you are one that seeks the truth, might you consider seeking Him. If you allow Him to do so, He will reveal all truths to you, because He is the truth. As you seek the truth, as well as give it, might you remember to "be completely humble and gentle, [and] patient, bearing with one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2), just as He is for you. #Gentle & #GracefulTruths
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For most, the truth is hard to hear, even avoided or ignored; but there are those who seek it. For if you are one that seeks the truth, might you consider seeking Him. If you allow Him to do so, He will reveal all truths to you, because He is the truth. As you seek the truth, as well as give it, might you remember to "be completely humble and gentle, [and] patient, bearing with one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2), just as He is for you. #Gentle & #GracefulTruths
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October 1, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you spot a wolf?
A wolf can be very deceptive by disguising themselves in "sheep's clothing" (Matthew 7:15); and in order to recognize these "ferocious wolves" (7:15), we are able to do so "by their fruit" (7:16). For the good is noted by their "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). Might you "watch out" (7:15) for the "ferocious wolves". #SeeTheFruit
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A wolf can be very deceptive by disguising themselves in "sheep's clothing" (Matthew 7:15); and in order to recognize these "ferocious wolves" (7:15), we are able to do so "by their fruit" (7:16). For the good is noted by their "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). Might you "watch out" (7:15) for the "ferocious wolves". #SeeTheFruit
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September 30, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you remove yourself from unhealthy situations, environments and circumstances?
It is much easier to remain than to resist, even though we know better. Instead of resisting, the Israelites, too, remained (see Isaiah 30:1-5). It is when you make a conscious and concerted decision to remove yourself from the situation, environment or circumstance and never turn back; and in order to be able to do so, you might just seek someone who "longs to be gracious to you" and "will rise up to show you compassion" (30:18); for He will show you the way, the truth and the light. #FreeYourself & #NeverLookBack
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It is much easier to remain than to resist, even though we know better. Instead of resisting, the Israelites, too, remained (see Isaiah 30:1-5). It is when you make a conscious and concerted decision to remove yourself from the situation, environment or circumstance and never turn back; and in order to be able to do so, you might just seek someone who "longs to be gracious to you" and "will rise up to show you compassion" (30:18); for He will show you the way, the truth and the light. #FreeYourself & #NeverLookBack
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September 29, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What aroma do you what to create?
Many aromas fill the air; some memorable and some not. If you want to be one that is memorable and will linger, might you show kindness, generosity and love to others. For when you do so, "[you] are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:15). #AnUnforgettableFragrance
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Many aromas fill the air; some memorable and some not. If you want to be one that is memorable and will linger, might you show kindness, generosity and love to others. For when you do so, "[you] are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:15). #AnUnforgettableFragrance
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September 28, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How clean is your heart?
Just like anything, our hearts, too, can become unclean, especially by possessing "evil thoughts-murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). If such unclean thoughts enter your heart, might you seek to have them revealed and removed with His help. For He will help you remove the debris and fill your heart, instead, with a lingering aroma, maybe even transform it. #AHealthyHeart
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Just like anything, our hearts, too, can become unclean, especially by possessing "evil thoughts-murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). If such unclean thoughts enter your heart, might you seek to have them revealed and removed with His help. For He will help you remove the debris and fill your heart, instead, with a lingering aroma, maybe even transform it. #AHealthyHeart
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September 27, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you find satisfaction and joy every day?
We are prompted to "number our days, [so] that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12), as our time is in His hands. With this wisdom, you can find satisfaction and joy "all [your] days" (90:14), because He prepares you for what is to come and how to help others do the same (see 90:16). So, if you seek such a life, may you enjoy His "unfailing love", "sing for joy" and "be glad all [your] days" (90:14). #MakeTheMostOfIt & #LiveSatisfied & #Joyfully
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We are prompted to "number our days, [so] that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12), as our time is in His hands. With this wisdom, you can find satisfaction and joy "all [your] days" (90:14), because He prepares you for what is to come and how to help others do the same (see 90:16). So, if you seek such a life, may you enjoy His "unfailing love", "sing for joy" and "be glad all [your] days" (90:14). #MakeTheMostOfIt & #LiveSatisfied & #Joyfully
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