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October 5, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What do you fear?
Even in our darkest and most difficult days, He is and walks with us. So, as you go through these days, remember to "fear no evil, for [he is] with [you]" (Psalm 23:4) so that you may "dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (23:6). #fearnot
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Even in our darkest and most difficult days, He is and walks with us. So, as you go through these days, remember to "fear no evil, for [he is] with [you]" (Psalm 23:4) so that you may "dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (23:6). #fearnot
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October 4, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Corporate worship, considered vital and essential, by Scripture, (see Hebrews 10:25), can, sometimes, be difficult to get to. Fortunately, for those of us having difficulty getting to these services, God offers options, flexible ones. In John 4:23-24, He shares with us that when we choose to worship, we are not bound to a physical location because "the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks." Therefore, be it in our living room, back yard, or car, we have the ability to worship anywhere. #noexcuses
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October 3, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you feel about getting older?
The aging process begins the day that we are born. However you view it, like it or not, we are going to age; and with age comes potential illness, injury, and diminishing physical appeal, all part of the life cycle. Encouragingly, we are told to "not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day" (2 Corinthians 4:16). If we can take comfort in knowing this and understand that aging is a natural and wonderful progression, then, when our time comes we know that there is "an eternal glory [awaiting us] that far outweighs them all" (2 4:17). #embrace & #agegracefully & #beautifully
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The aging process begins the day that we are born. However you view it, like it or not, we are going to age; and with age comes potential illness, injury, and diminishing physical appeal, all part of the life cycle. Encouragingly, we are told to "not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day" (2 Corinthians 4:16). If we can take comfort in knowing this and understand that aging is a natural and wonderful progression, then, when our time comes we know that there is "an eternal glory [awaiting us] that far outweighs them all" (2 4:17). #embrace & #agegracefully & #beautifully
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October 2, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Why are rules necessary?
There are rules for a reason. Just as the world we live in has rules so does God have for us. Such rules, the Ten Commandments, (see Deuteronomy 5:7-21), are intended, if we let them, to provide us with wisdom for living well and to lead us to become more mature like Him (see Psalm 119:97-104; Ephesians 4:15; 2 Peter 3:18). Know that your efforts to follow His rules, even in the midst of heartache and suffering, will prove worthy. Therefore, remain steadfast and true to the rules that He has established. In doing so, you will live a life worthy of living. #rulestoliveby
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There are rules for a reason. Just as the world we live in has rules so does God have for us. Such rules, the Ten Commandments, (see Deuteronomy 5:7-21), are intended, if we let them, to provide us with wisdom for living well and to lead us to become more mature like Him (see Psalm 119:97-104; Ephesians 4:15; 2 Peter 3:18). Know that your efforts to follow His rules, even in the midst of heartache and suffering, will prove worthy. Therefore, remain steadfast and true to the rules that He has established. In doing so, you will live a life worthy of living. #rulestoliveby
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October 1, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What's your reputation like; character to?
Your name, reputation, is all that you have, along with the character that upholds your name; because when both become tarnished, they are very difficult to get back. Supporting the significance of who we are and how we behave is found in Proverbs. We are told "a good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold" (22:11). When we choose to uphold our reputation and live with character, "he will give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it" (Revelation 2:17). #makeagoodnameforyourself
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Your name, reputation, is all that you have, along with the character that upholds your name; because when both become tarnished, they are very difficult to get back. Supporting the significance of who we are and how we behave is found in Proverbs. We are told "a good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold" (22:11). When we choose to uphold our reputation and live with character, "he will give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it" (Revelation 2:17). #makeagoodnameforyourself
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September 30, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What needs do you have and have yet to receive?
Many define themselves by a marriage, job, having children, or being successful, and when such things are not attainable looming is a sense of failure, loneliness, emptiness, or ability to feel whole or even happy. Whatever it may be that causes you to feel such a void or incomplete, know that "God is [can be] the strength of [your] heart and [your] portion forever" (Psalm 73:26). When we choose to have Him in our lives, we need for nothing. #letyourneedsbemet
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Many define themselves by a marriage, job, having children, or being successful, and when such things are not attainable looming is a sense of failure, loneliness, emptiness, or ability to feel whole or even happy. Whatever it may be that causes you to feel such a void or incomplete, know that "God is [can be] the strength of [your] heart and [your] portion forever" (Psalm 73:26). When we choose to have Him in our lives, we need for nothing. #letyourneedsbemet
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September 29, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Our minds are so powerful, yet, at the same time, so delicate, especially when we do not use them the way that we should, thereby affecting our very well-being. It is when the mind becomes clouded, jaded, or one-directional that you might consider asking to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). When you do so, He is able to help you reset and redirect your thoughts and attitudes that creates a state of mind that fills you with love and hope, along with inner peace and a clearer perspective on life (see 8:6). #maximizeyourmind & #createendlesspossibilitiesandpotential
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September 28, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you wish to be glorified?
Seeking glory is noble; but should be done with great consideration and caution; because when we seek glory for our own selfish desires, it can potentially hurt or even destroy us, just like those who fought and died in a battle, only to have the glory departed from Israel and the ark of God captured (see 1 Samuel 4:17, 18, 19, 22). So, if considering, be careful how you wish to be glorified, because our real glory is when God sent his son to die for us; and then told his disciples that "[He has] given them the glory that you [the Father] gave [him]" (John 17:22). #seekfortherightreasons
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Seeking glory is noble; but should be done with great consideration and caution; because when we seek glory for our own selfish desires, it can potentially hurt or even destroy us, just like those who fought and died in a battle, only to have the glory departed from Israel and the ark of God captured (see 1 Samuel 4:17, 18, 19, 22). So, if considering, be careful how you wish to be glorified, because our real glory is when God sent his son to die for us; and then told his disciples that "[He has] given them the glory that you [the Father] gave [him]" (John 17:22). #seekfortherightreasons
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September 27, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What good does it do to worry?
Worry does no one any good. When we worry, we create unnecessary stress on ourselves, as well as others, that we do not need. So, when we realize that we can not be in two places at once, be everything to everyone, and that there are only 24 hours in a day, and not 25, then we can lean on, for unlimited strength, (see Isaiah 40:29-31), or any other need, the "everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth, [who does] not grow tired or weary" (40:28). #understandingourlimitations
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Worry does no one any good. When we worry, we create unnecessary stress on ourselves, as well as others, that we do not need. So, when we realize that we can not be in two places at once, be everything to everyone, and that there are only 24 hours in a day, and not 25, then we can lean on, for unlimited strength, (see Isaiah 40:29-31), or any other need, the "everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth, [who does] not grow tired or weary" (40:28). #understandingourlimitations
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September 26, 2021
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Why rest?
Even with the hectic lives that most people lead, rest is essential to our well-being's, no matter what anyone says; because maintaining such a pace, for any length of time, will wear you down, maybe burn you out, or even worse. In order to avoid getting to such a point, the Lord tells us to "come to [him], all you who are weary and burdened, and [he] will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). So, if what you are doing is not working, you might think about finding rest in Him. #uninterruptedrest
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Even with the hectic lives that most people lead, rest is essential to our well-being's, no matter what anyone says; because maintaining such a pace, for any length of time, will wear you down, maybe burn you out, or even worse. In order to avoid getting to such a point, the Lord tells us to "come to [him], all you who are weary and burdened, and [he] will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). So, if what you are doing is not working, you might think about finding rest in Him. #uninterruptedrest
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