Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 124
May 31, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How will you handle the dark and difficult days?
Undeniably, life will cause stress and turmoil, just like a storm. Even so, there is someone who can still the storm to a whisper and hush the waves of the sea (see Psalm 107:29). So, might you trust in The One who will help you weather life's storms; for he will guide you through them. #BeStilledAndCalmed & #AHopeChaser
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Undeniably, life will cause stress and turmoil, just like a storm. Even so, there is someone who can still the storm to a whisper and hush the waves of the sea (see Psalm 107:29). So, might you trust in The One who will help you weather life's storms; for he will guide you through them. #BeStilledAndCalmed & #AHopeChaser
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May 30, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How will you heal your wounds?
Living in a world that is constantly hurting, there is a desperate need of healing. Such circumstances require intervention. In an effort to help, "God...reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18). So, might you, first, consider reconciling your own wounds and then help others to do the same. #BeHealed
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Living in a world that is constantly hurting, there is a desperate need of healing. Such circumstances require intervention. In an effort to help, "God...reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18). So, might you, first, consider reconciling your own wounds and then help others to do the same. #BeHealed
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May 29, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How quickly do you make decisions that matter?
Most of the time we have the ability to make decisions very quickly; but there are those that require a lot more time and consideration to make than others. So, instead of rushing to make the difficult ones, might you consider reaching out to the man who "without finding fault" can "generously" (James 1:15) give you the wisdom and direction that you need to make them. #InquiryFromAbove
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Most of the time we have the ability to make decisions very quickly; but there are those that require a lot more time and consideration to make than others. So, instead of rushing to make the difficult ones, might you consider reaching out to the man who "without finding fault" can "generously" (James 1:15) give you the wisdom and direction that you need to make them. #InquiryFromAbove
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May 28, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How confident are you?
Just as life offers no guarantees, neither does Christ. Although, He does challenge each one of us to "make every effort to enter through the narrow door" (Luke 13:24). As you contemplate such an offer and your future, might you consider living humbly and faithfully (see Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-7) so that you, too, one day, may be one of the few that enter through the narrow door. #ASelectFew
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Just as life offers no guarantees, neither does Christ. Although, He does challenge each one of us to "make every effort to enter through the narrow door" (Luke 13:24). As you contemplate such an offer and your future, might you consider living humbly and faithfully (see Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-7) so that you, too, one day, may be one of the few that enter through the narrow door. #ASelectFew
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May 27, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you know that you are loved?
There are many ways that we can show others that we love them and one of those ways is holding them accountable for their actions. Such an instance occurred in the city of Nineveh. Even after given another chance and repentance, sin continued to persist. Finally, God took action; but when he did, he still remained compassionate and asked if he shouldn't feel sorry for such a great city (Jonah 4:11 NLT). Know that taking action is done out of love and not out of spite. Might you consider doing so, when necessary. #LoveIsDiscipline
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There are many ways that we can show others that we love them and one of those ways is holding them accountable for their actions. Such an instance occurred in the city of Nineveh. Even after given another chance and repentance, sin continued to persist. Finally, God took action; but when he did, he still remained compassionate and asked if he shouldn't feel sorry for such a great city (Jonah 4:11 NLT). Know that taking action is done out of love and not out of spite. Might you consider doing so, when necessary. #LoveIsDiscipline
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May 26, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What's your temperature?
Just as the temperature can be very erratic so can people. Even though we can not control the weather outside, we can control our own, especially when it comes to Him. If we, too, are like the weather, all over the place, He says that he might "spit you out of [his] mouth" (Revelation 3:15-16); and urges us to "be earnest and repent" (3:19). It is for those that he loves that he will rebuke and discipline (see 3:19). As you figure out your temperature, might you consider living in a climate that is consistent and comfortable and live there. #YourDailyWeatherForecast
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Just as the temperature can be very erratic so can people. Even though we can not control the weather outside, we can control our own, especially when it comes to Him. If we, too, are like the weather, all over the place, He says that he might "spit you out of [his] mouth" (Revelation 3:15-16); and urges us to "be earnest and repent" (3:19). It is for those that he loves that he will rebuke and discipline (see 3:19). As you figure out your temperature, might you consider living in a climate that is consistent and comfortable and live there. #YourDailyWeatherForecast
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May 25, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How will you handle yourself in difficult situations?
Without hesitation or even thinking, it is so easy to want to react and retaliate against someone who has hurt us; and seeking revenge is not the answer. Our immediate reaction and response can be more harmful than helpful. Instead, we are strongly advised and encouraged to love our enemies and pray for those who treat us badly (see Matthew 5:43-44). So, as you try to wrap your head around such a painful solution, know that when you are able to step away from the volatility and vulnerability of the situation, you not only get your revenge but your character and integrity grow exponentially. #ChooseLove #Prayer & #BeingABetterPerson
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Without hesitation or even thinking, it is so easy to want to react and retaliate against someone who has hurt us; and seeking revenge is not the answer. Our immediate reaction and response can be more harmful than helpful. Instead, we are strongly advised and encouraged to love our enemies and pray for those who treat us badly (see Matthew 5:43-44). So, as you try to wrap your head around such a painful solution, know that when you are able to step away from the volatility and vulnerability of the situation, you not only get your revenge but your character and integrity grow exponentially. #ChooseLove #Prayer & #BeingABetterPerson
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May 24, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How generous are you?
Society is stricken with a great deal of hardship and vulnerability. Fortunately, there are those who are aware of such circumstances and have taken it upon themselves to do something about it. Such generosity also comes from the Lord, as He, too, is very aware of the world that we live in. Always looking out for those in need, He directed his people to "not go over [their] vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that [had] fallen. [But to] leave them for the poor and the foreigner" (Leviticus 19:10). Now, might you, too, find ways to be generous with those in need. #FromTheHeart
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Society is stricken with a great deal of hardship and vulnerability. Fortunately, there are those who are aware of such circumstances and have taken it upon themselves to do something about it. Such generosity also comes from the Lord, as He, too, is very aware of the world that we live in. Always looking out for those in need, He directed his people to "not go over [their] vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that [had] fallen. [But to] leave them for the poor and the foreigner" (Leviticus 19:10). Now, might you, too, find ways to be generous with those in need. #FromTheHeart
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May 23, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you want to live your life and be remembered?
Life is fleeting, fragile and fine; and we only have so much of it, for we do not know when our time is near. But, with the little time that we have, we can choose to to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith (see 2 Timothy 4:7). So, as you live your life, may you live it to the fullest and have no regrets. #RIP #AFighter #AFinisher & #AFaithfulFollower
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Life is fleeting, fragile and fine; and we only have so much of it, for we do not know when our time is near. But, with the little time that we have, we can choose to to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith (see 2 Timothy 4:7). So, as you live your life, may you live it to the fullest and have no regrets. #RIP #AFighter #AFinisher & #AFaithfulFollower
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May 22, 2022
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How different, from one another, are we really?
We are all more a like than we want to believe. Despite our differences, with one another, we share some common ground. Our tie is that "God created mankind in his own image" (Genesis 1:27). Having such likeness, we can still set aside our differences and come together to do great things for each other and the world that we share. Might you embrace the connection. #ASharedBond
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We are all more a like than we want to believe. Despite our differences, with one another, we share some common ground. Our tie is that "God created mankind in his own image" (Genesis 1:27). Having such likeness, we can still set aside our differences and come together to do great things for each other and the world that we share. Might you embrace the connection. #ASharedBond
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