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Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior

What motivates you?

If it is money, we need it to live, but not for it to consume our every desire. Paul reminds us, in 1 Timothy, that those who desire to become wealthy "fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction" (6:9). Instead, He urges us to "pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness" (v. 11). #goodmoneysense

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Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior

Even in adverse, complicated, or difficult circumstances, we have the good fortune to sing in the shadow of his wings by clinging to him and having his right hand uphold us (see Psalm 63:7-8). He is always there and ready, "with the richest of foods" (63:5), to care for and protect us. Consider finding shelter, along with nourishment and strength, in Him. #ourprotection

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Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior

How kind are you? Each one of us has the ability to be kind. Whether it be like Dorcas, a woman who was “always doing good and helping the poor” (Acts 9:36) or saying something kind to another, we can make a difference in others lives, but more so our own. Consider leaving a legacy, as Dorcas did, and see how your kindness can change a life, community, or the world. #KindnessMatters❤️ #ANWAdvocatingForHealthyLivesInHolmesAndWorkEnvironments

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How important is it to be heard? We all need to be heard; but, unfortunately, much of what we say becomes lost, because others do not truly listen to what is being said. When this happens, we really need to find someone who will truly listen. It is when we “call on [him] and come and pray to [him,], that he will listen to you” (Jeremiah 29:12). In saying this, He always keeps his promises; and one of them is to listen (see 2 Corinthians 1:20). #AGoodListener❤️ #ANWAdvocatingForHealthyLivesHomesAndWorkEnvironments

Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior

Above all things, we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14); and when we “follow God’s example” we become his “dearly loved children and walk in the way of love” (Ephesians 5:1-2), which is all that really matters. #OurIdentityAndPurpose❤️ #ANWAdvocatingForHealthyLivesHomesAndWorkEnvironments

Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior

Questioning your faith, especially when weak? When we choose to rely on God in our weakness, know that “[his] grace is sufficient for you, for [his] power is perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9.). #StrengthInWeakness❤️#ANWAdvocatingForHealthyLivesHomesAndWorkEnvironments

Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior

Questioning your faith, especially when weak? When we choose to rely on God in our weakness, know that “[his] grace is sufficient for you, for [his] power is perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9.). #StrengthInWeakness❤️#ANWAdvocatingForHealthyLivesHomesAndWorkEnvironments

Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior

Tired of living a life of brokenness, pain, unhappiness, and mistrust? If so, maybe you are in need of a personal makeover, a life change. The apostle Paul assures us that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17). Consider being restored; and in doing so, you will become beautiful inside and out. #berenovatedandrestored

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Our world is filled with all kinds of situations that are filled with dysfunction, along with jealousy, hate, maliciousness, negativity, and toxicity, and, with this, has the ability to negatively affect our lives. If you are affected by such situations, know that the Lord is "with you and will watch over you wherever you go" (Genesis 28:15). #GodsHouse

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Consider asking yourself the following questions. How prepared are you for life's battles? In preparing for these battles, who will help you fight them? We are told that when we are diligent and prepared, it is "the Lord your God...who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory" (Deuteronomy 20:4). #alwayspreparedandready

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