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August 8, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How attentive are you to your children?
For those of you who are parents, you only have one chance to raise your children up right; and it is when you "start [your] children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old will not turn from it" (Proverbs 22:6). Such attentiveness, early on and with God's wisdom (see 22:17-21), will help them navigate their paths for the rest of their lives (see 3:5-6). For the short time that you have them, might you give them your full attention and with God's help. #TheEarlierTheBetter & #DoItRight
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For those of you who are parents, you only have one chance to raise your children up right; and it is when you "start [your] children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old will not turn from it" (Proverbs 22:6). Such attentiveness, early on and with God's wisdom (see 22:17-21), will help them navigate their paths for the rest of their lives (see 3:5-6). For the short time that you have them, might you give them your full attention and with God's help. #TheEarlierTheBetter & #DoItRight
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August 7, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What strength do you lack?
When you ask for help, it doesn't mean that you are not strong. The strength that you may lack may be that of a spiritual one. Believe it or not, your spiritual strength has the ability to help you get through more than what you could ever imagine possible; and it is when you seek Him that "[The LORD] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29). So, instead of exhausting one strength, your personal strength, might you also seek your spiritual, as well as emotional one, to give you every strength that you need to be strong in life. #BeStrengthenedX3
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When you ask for help, it doesn't mean that you are not strong. The strength that you may lack may be that of a spiritual one. Believe it or not, your spiritual strength has the ability to help you get through more than what you could ever imagine possible; and it is when you seek Him that "[The LORD] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29). So, instead of exhausting one strength, your personal strength, might you also seek your spiritual, as well as emotional one, to give you every strength that you need to be strong in life. #BeStrengthenedX3
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August 6, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What will allow you to grow?
Many struggle with control and have difficulty letting it go. This struggle has the ability to stunt our growth and keep us from moving forward, while, in the meantime, creates much unneeded stress and worry. So, if you would like to set yourself free from all of the worry and stress, might you consider allowing the man who can take that burden from you so that you may continue to grow, just as He brought "down the tall tree and made the low tree grow tall" (Ezekiel 17:24). #Strive & #Thrive
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Many struggle with control and have difficulty letting it go. This struggle has the ability to stunt our growth and keep us from moving forward, while, in the meantime, creates much unneeded stress and worry. So, if you would like to set yourself free from all of the worry and stress, might you consider allowing the man who can take that burden from you so that you may continue to grow, just as He brought "down the tall tree and made the low tree grow tall" (Ezekiel 17:24). #Strive & #Thrive
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August 5, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How willing are you to ask for help and rely on another?
At some point and time in your life, you will need help; and when you do, you might also keep in mind that "apart from [him] you can do nothing" (John 15:5). So, when you digest these two powerful and possibly uncomfortable statements, know that you will be able to bear a great deal of fruit, such as "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22), if you choose to accept them. It is my hope that you will have a fruitful life. #Ask #RelyOn & #YieldMuch
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At some point and time in your life, you will need help; and when you do, you might also keep in mind that "apart from [him] you can do nothing" (John 15:5). So, when you digest these two powerful and possibly uncomfortable statements, know that you will be able to bear a great deal of fruit, such as "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22), if you choose to accept them. It is my hope that you will have a fruitful life. #Ask #RelyOn & #YieldMuch
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August 4, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Where lies your stewardship?
We were all chosen to be here and with a purpose in mind. One of His intentions is for us to "rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground" (Genesis 1:26). In whatever capacity, might you choose to selflessly serve by respecting and protecting all species of this world, especially each other. #AResponsibleSteward
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We were all chosen to be here and with a purpose in mind. One of His intentions is for us to "rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground" (Genesis 1:26). In whatever capacity, might you choose to selflessly serve by respecting and protecting all species of this world, especially each other. #AResponsibleSteward
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August 3, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How much are your prayers worth?
More than you can ever imagine, especially to Him. When "the prayers of God's people went up before God" (Revelation 8:4), by an angel, there were seven more with trumpets "prepared to sound them" (8:6) for His return. So, if you ever think that your prayers mean nothing, might you think again. #TheyAllMatter & #HoldGreatValue
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More than you can ever imagine, especially to Him. When "the prayers of God's people went up before God" (Revelation 8:4), by an angel, there were seven more with trumpets "prepared to sound them" (8:6) for His return. So, if you ever think that your prayers mean nothing, might you think again. #TheyAllMatter & #HoldGreatValue
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August 2, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you handle life-giving correction?
Life-giving correction aka constructive criticism or tough love is not easy for anyone. If anything, it is very painful and hard to hear. But, when someone is willing to take the time to notice and offer, might you be willing to receive it. For "whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise" (Proverbs 15:31); and "the one who hates correction will die" (15:10). Perspective may be just what you need. #TakeIt & #UseItWell
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Life-giving correction aka constructive criticism or tough love is not easy for anyone. If anything, it is very painful and hard to hear. But, when someone is willing to take the time to notice and offer, might you be willing to receive it. For "whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise" (Proverbs 15:31); and "the one who hates correction will die" (15:10). Perspective may be just what you need. #TakeIt & #UseItWell
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August 1, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you keep from being alone?
We were never created to be alone, but together. We know this because He stands right beside us and gives us the strength that we need (see 2 Timothy 4:17). Knowing this allows us to step outside our comfort zones to meet others who may want the same thing. In an effort to eliminate being alone, might you consider taking the next step by reaching out to others for the sake of togetherness. #CreatingCommunity
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We were never created to be alone, but together. We know this because He stands right beside us and gives us the strength that we need (see 2 Timothy 4:17). Knowing this allows us to step outside our comfort zones to meet others who may want the same thing. In an effort to eliminate being alone, might you consider taking the next step by reaching out to others for the sake of togetherness. #CreatingCommunity
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July 31, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What motivates, sustains and encourages you in your efforts to realize your path?
It is when you embrace "the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith" (Philippians 3:9); and having such a faith will allow you to continue to "press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of [you]" (3:12). So, as you continue to move forward, might you remind yourself, time and again, how you have been able to get to where you are going. #GoGetIt & #MakeItYours
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It is when you embrace "the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith" (Philippians 3:9); and having such a faith will allow you to continue to "press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of [you]" (3:12). So, as you continue to move forward, might you remind yourself, time and again, how you have been able to get to where you are going. #GoGetIt & #MakeItYours
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July 30, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you brighten your life?
We can still remain in the light and live brightly, despite living in "the land of the shadow of death" (Matthew 4:16). Even in the shadows, a light, Jesus, shines bright and illuminates the world (see John 1:4-5), with His love and hope. Might you allow Him to brighten yours. #LiveRadiantly
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We can still remain in the light and live brightly, despite living in "the land of the shadow of death" (Matthew 4:16). Even in the shadows, a light, Jesus, shines bright and illuminates the world (see John 1:4-5), with His love and hope. Might you allow Him to brighten yours. #LiveRadiantly
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