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September 16, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can music impact your life?
If you listen, music can have such a profound impact in your life. For Handel, it was the Messiah. He took words, which included, ""He will reign for ever and ever" (11:15), from Revelation, and has touched and continues to touch many. So, when you hear music being played, might you listen more closely and see how it can speak to you. #FindMeaning
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If you listen, music can have such a profound impact in your life. For Handel, it was the Messiah. He took words, which included, ""He will reign for ever and ever" (11:15), from Revelation, and has touched and continues to touch many. So, when you hear music being played, might you listen more closely and see how it can speak to you. #FindMeaning
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September 15, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Where do you fit in or belong?
Sometimes, it can be difficult to find a place where you fit in or belong; but when you do, it will be a place where you are welcomed, acknowledged, accepted and loved. "How good and pleasant" it will be to "live together in unity" (Psalm 133:1) with others who share the same sentiment. God's speed to you in your search for such a place. #SeekAndYouShallFind #AllThatIsGoodAndPleasant
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Sometimes, it can be difficult to find a place where you fit in or belong; but when you do, it will be a place where you are welcomed, acknowledged, accepted and loved. "How good and pleasant" it will be to "live together in unity" (Psalm 133:1) with others who share the same sentiment. God's speed to you in your search for such a place. #SeekAndYouShallFind #AllThatIsGoodAndPleasant
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September 14, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How unified is your house?
Just as the world already creates enough strife and circumstance in order to create division, unfortunately, so does family, if not, even more so. With this, you are encouraged, as well as instructed, to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3); and if you do not, your household "will not stand" (Matthew 12:25). So, if you want unity in your home, might you consider asking Him for the strength and courage, along with wisdom, to do so. #FamilyUnity #TogetherAsOne
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Just as the world already creates enough strife and circumstance in order to create division, unfortunately, so does family, if not, even more so. With this, you are encouraged, as well as instructed, to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3); and if you do not, your household "will not stand" (Matthew 12:25). So, if you want unity in your home, might you consider asking Him for the strength and courage, along with wisdom, to do so. #FamilyUnity #TogetherAsOne
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September 13, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why should you love your enemies?
Because He does; and asks you to do the same. For those who do not, He has ways of reminding them to do so. Because of Jonah's hatred and unwillingness to love the Assyrian's, God caught Jonah's attention by having him swallowed by a "huge fish" (Jonah 1:17); and after three days, "commanded the fish [to vomit] Jonah onto dry land" (2:10). So, as difficult as it can be to love your enemies, might you let love be your answer and guide. #LetLoveLeadYou
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Because He does; and asks you to do the same. For those who do not, He has ways of reminding them to do so. Because of Jonah's hatred and unwillingness to love the Assyrian's, God caught Jonah's attention by having him swallowed by a "huge fish" (Jonah 1:17); and after three days, "commanded the fish [to vomit] Jonah onto dry land" (2:10). So, as difficult as it can be to love your enemies, might you let love be your answer and guide. #LetLoveLeadYou
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September 12, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Who can you trust?
Many place a great deal of trust in others who promise many things, but when it comes time to following through with their promises they fail to do so; or say that they will help you and do not. Such instances can create a great deal of mistrust in others. Fortunately, trust can be found in those who know His name (see Psalm 9:10). For He will always follow through on everything that you ask of Him. Might you get to know Him so you can see and experience His faithfulness. #Always & #ForeverFaithful
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Many place a great deal of trust in others who promise many things, but when it comes time to following through with their promises they fail to do so; or say that they will help you and do not. Such instances can create a great deal of mistrust in others. Fortunately, trust can be found in those who know His name (see Psalm 9:10). For He will always follow through on everything that you ask of Him. Might you get to know Him so you can see and experience His faithfulness. #Always & #ForeverFaithful
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September 11, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you keep from seeking revenge?
When wronged or hurt, and having heightened emotions, it is very easy to want to seek revenge. As you process the situation and work to move forward, you are urged to "get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger along with every form of malice" (Ephesians 4:31) and to "be kind and compassionate to one another" (4:32). As difficult as this can be, might you consider doing so, because such wrongs committed will be made right. #MakePeace & #FindCompassion
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When wronged or hurt, and having heightened emotions, it is very easy to want to seek revenge. As you process the situation and work to move forward, you are urged to "get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger along with every form of malice" (Ephesians 4:31) and to "be kind and compassionate to one another" (4:32). As difficult as this can be, might you consider doing so, because such wrongs committed will be made right. #MakePeace & #FindCompassion
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September 10, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you respond to those who try to deny you?
An immediate reaction is to say something that you might regret. Or, maybe, pause, use common sense, and say nothing; and then, continue to live well, regardless of what others say and do to try and deny you. Relating to such matters is God himself. Even though not mentioned, the book of Esther still reveals His presence by delivering His people (see 3:8-9, 12-14 & 9:20-32). So, whether denied or not mentioned, might you continue to use good sense and do what you have always done, because your hard work and efforts, as well as His, will always pay off and be recognized, even among those who try to deny you. #RemainSteadfast & #Resilient & #ContinueToRiseAbove
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An immediate reaction is to say something that you might regret. Or, maybe, pause, use common sense, and say nothing; and then, continue to live well, regardless of what others say and do to try and deny you. Relating to such matters is God himself. Even though not mentioned, the book of Esther still reveals His presence by delivering His people (see 3:8-9, 12-14 & 9:20-32). So, whether denied or not mentioned, might you continue to use good sense and do what you have always done, because your hard work and efforts, as well as His, will always pay off and be recognized, even among those who try to deny you. #RemainSteadfast & #Resilient & #ContinueToRiseAbove
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September 9, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What can give you hope in your grieving?
Grieving a loss does not have to be one of finality, but one that can be filled with hope, trust and comfort. For when you believe, you do not grieve "like the rest of mankind" (1 Thessalonians 3:13), because you "believe that Jesus died and rose again" and that "God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" (3:14). So, as you grieve your losses, you will know what is in store for believers. #AHopefulOutlook & #AHappyEnding
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Grieving a loss does not have to be one of finality, but one that can be filled with hope, trust and comfort. For when you believe, you do not grieve "like the rest of mankind" (1 Thessalonians 3:13), because you "believe that Jesus died and rose again" and that "God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" (3:14). So, as you grieve your losses, you will know what is in store for believers. #AHopefulOutlook & #AHappyEnding
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September 8, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What kind of home are you building?
If you intend to build something well, it takes a great deal of planning and preparation, just as Christ did when he built his home. Sadly, He sacrificed his own son (see Acts 20:28), in order to do so. But, in doing so, He built such a structure that encompasses the entire world and includes "persons from every tribe and language and people and nation" (Revelation 5:9). So, as you consider building something, might you remember what, how, where and why He has built and continues to build for us. #BuiltToLast
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If you intend to build something well, it takes a great deal of planning and preparation, just as Christ did when he built his home. Sadly, He sacrificed his own son (see Acts 20:28), in order to do so. But, in doing so, He built such a structure that encompasses the entire world and includes "persons from every tribe and language and people and nation" (Revelation 5:9). So, as you consider building something, might you remember what, how, where and why He has built and continues to build for us. #BuiltToLast
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September 7, 2022
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Where do and can you go to find refuge?
There is no better feeling to know that you have a safe place to turn or run to, in any and all situations. Although, for some, they may not have such a place or know that they have another option. Fortunately, all have a place to turn to for refuge. Isaiah reminds us that [He has] "been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm" (25:4). Just as He is and can be your refuge, you, too, can be one for others as well (see Numbers 35:6 & Deuteronomy 10:19). #OurHaven
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There is no better feeling to know that you have a safe place to turn or run to, in any and all situations. Although, for some, they may not have such a place or know that they have another option. Fortunately, all have a place to turn to for refuge. Isaiah reminds us that [He has] "been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm" (25:4). Just as He is and can be your refuge, you, too, can be one for others as well (see Numbers 35:6 & Deuteronomy 10:19). #OurHaven
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