Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 36
October 25, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What are you running from?
When life or situations do not go as planned or expected, running is never the answer; and doing so was Jonah. When Jonah hit resistance, from the Ninevites, he fled; and in doing so was swallowed by a "huge fish" (Jonah 1:17). While in the whale, Jonah "called to the LORD" (2:2), apologized for running away and thanked Him for his goodness. Soon after, Jonah was freed and put "onto dry land" (2:10). So, if contemplating running from challenges or adversity, might you instead face whatever it is and consider asking Him "for help" (2:2). #StopRunning & #FaceTheMusic
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When life or situations do not go as planned or expected, running is never the answer; and doing so was Jonah. When Jonah hit resistance, from the Ninevites, he fled; and in doing so was swallowed by a "huge fish" (Jonah 1:17). While in the whale, Jonah "called to the LORD" (2:2), apologized for running away and thanked Him for his goodness. Soon after, Jonah was freed and put "onto dry land" (2:10). So, if contemplating running from challenges or adversity, might you instead face whatever it is and consider asking Him "for help" (2:2). #StopRunning & #FaceTheMusic
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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October 24, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How can you keep yourself and help others from going hungry?
People everywhere are either hungry, malnourished or starving; and it is not just the physical nourishment, but the mental, emotional and spiritual too. And, the more a person is denied such sustenance, their well-being will be negatively impacted. So, if you notice yourself or another in need of provisions, might you consider refueling what is depleted and share your "food with the hungry" (Isaiah 58:7). #StarveOutHunger & #ReplenishWith #Love #Hope #Strength....❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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People everywhere are either hungry, malnourished or starving; and it is not just the physical nourishment, but the mental, emotional and spiritual too. And, the more a person is denied such sustenance, their well-being will be negatively impacted. So, if you notice yourself or another in need of provisions, might you consider refueling what is depleted and share your "food with the hungry" (Isaiah 58:7). #StarveOutHunger & #ReplenishWith #Love #Hope #Strength....❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 23, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What are your advocacy needs and where do you go to get it?
Standing up for what is right and necessary takes a great deal of courage and strength; and few do so, for fear of backlash or repercussions. One of those few, and doing so, regardless, for both you and me, is a man who gave His life, by his father's hand, to save ours. And, after such a sacrifice, his father sent "another advocate to help you and be with you forever" (John 14:16), The Holy Spirit. So, if you are unable to advocate for yourself or something that you deem worthy, might you at least know where you can always go to for support, comfort and counseling, "the Spirit of truth" (15:26). #ATrueAndForeverAdvocate
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
Standing up for what is right and necessary takes a great deal of courage and strength; and few do so, for fear of backlash or repercussions. One of those few, and doing so, regardless, for both you and me, is a man who gave His life, by his father's hand, to save ours. And, after such a sacrifice, his father sent "another advocate to help you and be with you forever" (John 14:16), The Holy Spirit. So, if you are unable to advocate for yourself or something that you deem worthy, might you at least know where you can always go to for support, comfort and counseling, "the Spirit of truth" (15:26). #ATrueAndForeverAdvocate
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 22, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How well built are you?
At least for awhile, you can make anything look "beautiful on the outside", like "whitewashed tombs", but "on the inside", you can't erase the "dead" bones "and everything [that is] unclean" (Matthew 23:27). So, instead of just trying to keep clean "the outside of the cup and dish" (Matthew 23:25), might you also consider doing the same on the inside, too, and with "justice, mercy and faithfulness"(23:25), instead of harboring "greed and self-indulgence" or anything else that is keeping it cluttered and dirty. For when you keep your house in order, both inside and out, you can weather any storm. #BuildItTheRightWay & #KeepItClean
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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At least for awhile, you can make anything look "beautiful on the outside", like "whitewashed tombs", but "on the inside", you can't erase the "dead" bones "and everything [that is] unclean" (Matthew 23:27). So, instead of just trying to keep clean "the outside of the cup and dish" (Matthew 23:25), might you also consider doing the same on the inside, too, and with "justice, mercy and faithfulness"(23:25), instead of harboring "greed and self-indulgence" or anything else that is keeping it cluttered and dirty. For when you keep your house in order, both inside and out, you can weather any storm. #BuildItTheRightWay & #KeepItClean
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 21, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How well do you keep your promises?
A promise is a commitment, a pledge, a word of honor, and when broken, all trust and credibility is severely compromised if not gone. Making promises and keeping every one of them is The Lord; and one of those "good" (Jeremiah 33:14) promises came when He rescued the Tribe of Judah, as He "[made] a righteous Branch sprout from David's line (33:15). So, if you are tired of being filled with broken promises, might you seek the company of someone who will faithfully fulfill every promise that they make. #PromisesMade & #PromisesKept
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
A promise is a commitment, a pledge, a word of honor, and when broken, all trust and credibility is severely compromised if not gone. Making promises and keeping every one of them is The Lord; and one of those "good" (Jeremiah 33:14) promises came when He rescued the Tribe of Judah, as He "[made] a righteous Branch sprout from David's line (33:15). So, if you are tired of being filled with broken promises, might you seek the company of someone who will faithfully fulfill every promise that they make. #PromisesMade & #PromisesKept
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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October 20, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
Where does the payoff come?
There is no payoff living for "pleasure" (Ecclesiastes 2:1) or performing "work that is done under the sun" (2:17). The pay off comes when you "do not store up for [yourself] treasures on earth,” but, instead "store up for [yourself] treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20); and when you do "all these things will be given to you” (6:33). So, if you want to be "long remembered" (Ecclesiastes 2:16), might you consider how you go about living your life and live "life to the full" (John 10:10), just as Jesus intended for you to do. #DoSomethingMemorable & #CashIn
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
There is no payoff living for "pleasure" (Ecclesiastes 2:1) or performing "work that is done under the sun" (2:17). The pay off comes when you "do not store up for [yourself] treasures on earth,” but, instead "store up for [yourself] treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20); and when you do "all these things will be given to you” (6:33). So, if you want to be "long remembered" (Ecclesiastes 2:16), might you consider how you go about living your life and live "life to the full" (John 10:10), just as Jesus intended for you to do. #DoSomethingMemorable & #CashIn
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 19, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
Who do you try to please?
You are not going to please everyone, no matter how hard you try. Instead, there is only one that is truly worth pleasing. Paul reminds you that “whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17); and to “work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (3:23). For when you know who to please, you do not have to carry the weight of the world trying to sell yourself to those who do not care about you or matter. So, might you continue to do what you do and give Him all the glory and honor that he deserves. #BeInspired
#WorkHard &
#PleaseHim❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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You are not going to please everyone, no matter how hard you try. Instead, there is only one that is truly worth pleasing. Paul reminds you that “whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17); and to “work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (3:23). For when you know who to please, you do not have to carry the weight of the world trying to sell yourself to those who do not care about you or matter. So, might you continue to do what you do and give Him all the glory and honor that he deserves. #BeInspired
#WorkHard &
#PleaseHim❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 18, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you from giving in? &
How well do you listen to your mind, body and soul?
It is easy to call it quits when you are exhausted and overwhelmed. Elijah, worn down and in desperate need of rest, "had enough" and asked the Lord to "take [his] life" (1 Kings 19:4). Fortunately, after much needed sleep and nourishment, Elijah was restored. So, when you recognize that something is broken or bruised, instead of ignoring, might you consider listening to what your "whole" body is telling you, along with seeking someone who can "give you [the] rest" (Matthew 11:28) that you need to recover. #Pause & #Listen
#Restore & #Reset
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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How well do you listen to your mind, body and soul?
It is easy to call it quits when you are exhausted and overwhelmed. Elijah, worn down and in desperate need of rest, "had enough" and asked the Lord to "take [his] life" (1 Kings 19:4). Fortunately, after much needed sleep and nourishment, Elijah was restored. So, when you recognize that something is broken or bruised, instead of ignoring, might you consider listening to what your "whole" body is telling you, along with seeking someone who can "give you [the] rest" (Matthew 11:28) that you need to recover. #Pause & #Listen
#Restore & #Reset
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 17, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you nourished?
Without the proper sustenance, it proves difficult to thrive and survive. Showing that you can do both is the Lord, as He provided for the Israelites. "For forty years [He] sustained them in the desert; they lacked nothing, their clothes did not wear out nor did their feet become swollen" (Nehemiah 9:21 NIV). So, if you are struggling to get the "daily bread" (Matthew 6:11) that you need, might you "cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall" (Psalm 55:22 KJV). #FillUpDaily & #BeWellFed
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Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
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Without the proper sustenance, it proves difficult to thrive and survive. Showing that you can do both is the Lord, as He provided for the Israelites. "For forty years [He] sustained them in the desert; they lacked nothing, their clothes did not wear out nor did their feet become swollen" (Nehemiah 9:21 NIV). So, if you are struggling to get the "daily bread" (Matthew 6:11) that you need, might you "cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall" (Psalm 55:22 KJV). #FillUpDaily & #BeWellFed
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
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October 16, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How do you hold on to your joy and remain joyful?
Thieves lurk around every corner waiting to steal something of value; and one of those valuables is another's joy. If it is yours, you are responsible for not letting it be taken from you. So, in order to safeguard your joy is to "live by the Spirit" and "keep in step with the Spirit" (Galatians 5:25). For when you do, He promises that "[his] joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete" (John 15:11). #ProtectYourJoy & #DontBecomeAVictim
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
Thieves lurk around every corner waiting to steal something of value; and one of those valuables is another's joy. If it is yours, you are responsible for not letting it be taken from you. So, in order to safeguard your joy is to "live by the Spirit" and "keep in step with the Spirit" (Galatians 5:25). For when you do, He promises that "[his] joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete" (John 15:11). #ProtectYourJoy & #DontBecomeAVictim
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
