Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 37
October 15, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How well disciplined are you?
There are no shortcuts to anything. For "everyone who competes...goes into strict training" (1 Corinthians 9:25) and "discipline [their] body and keep it under control" (9:27 ESV). So, if you have self-discipline and want to continue to deepen it and better yourself, might you consider seeking Him; and if not, but want to be, you now know what you need to do. #DailyPractice & #RepeatedRepetition
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There are no shortcuts to anything. For "everyone who competes...goes into strict training" (1 Corinthians 9:25) and "discipline [their] body and keep it under control" (9:27 ESV). So, if you have self-discipline and want to continue to deepen it and better yourself, might you consider seeking Him; and if not, but want to be, you now know what you need to do. #DailyPractice & #RepeatedRepetition
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October 14, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What can your kindness bring to others?
No matter the cost, showing kindness, is worth every red cent. To show decency and goodness is what this world needs but struggles to offer. Prompting his kindness towards two widowed women was Boaz. After having "been told all about what [Ruth had] done for [her] mother-in-law since the death of [Ruth's] husband” (Ruth 2:11), Boaz gifted the women with food and water (see Ruth 2:8-9). So, whenever, wherever, however or to whomever, might you always be clothed "with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12), for such acts of kindness will make a difference and go a long way. #KindnessMatters
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No matter the cost, showing kindness, is worth every red cent. To show decency and goodness is what this world needs but struggles to offer. Prompting his kindness towards two widowed women was Boaz. After having "been told all about what [Ruth had] done for [her] mother-in-law since the death of [Ruth's] husband” (Ruth 2:11), Boaz gifted the women with food and water (see Ruth 2:8-9). So, whenever, wherever, however or to whomever, might you always be clothed "with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12), for such acts of kindness will make a difference and go a long way. #KindnessMatters
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October 13, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How do you take on and overcome your mountains?
Some mountains can seem insurmountable, yet can be tackled and overcome. Running in to what seemed an impossible one was David, as he faced his best friend's father who wanted to take his life and tried many times (see 1 Samuel 19:9-18). But, because of David and Jonathan's close friendship, David was able to get over and defeat his monumental mountain. So, whatever the mountain that needs conquered, might you know that you have a friend that will always have your back and move any mountain for you.
#HeMovesMountains & #MakesAnythingPossible
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Some mountains can seem insurmountable, yet can be tackled and overcome. Running in to what seemed an impossible one was David, as he faced his best friend's father who wanted to take his life and tried many times (see 1 Samuel 19:9-18). But, because of David and Jonathan's close friendship, David was able to get over and defeat his monumental mountain. So, whatever the mountain that needs conquered, might you know that you have a friend that will always have your back and move any mountain for you.
#HeMovesMountains & #MakesAnythingPossible
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October 12, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you out of harms way?
When influenced by the wrong things, poor decisions are made. Aware of the harm that loomed in a "city full of idols" (Acts 17:16) and seeking to help was Paul. He came to let others know of God's plan for such behavior-repentance and judgment (see 17:30-31); and "some of the people became followers of Paul and believed" (17:34). So, if you want to keep yourself out of trouble and away from harm, might you consider reconciling and become an ambassador for Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). #BeingABeliever & #Follower
#ChangeYourWays & #Influences
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When influenced by the wrong things, poor decisions are made. Aware of the harm that loomed in a "city full of idols" (Acts 17:16) and seeking to help was Paul. He came to let others know of God's plan for such behavior-repentance and judgment (see 17:30-31); and "some of the people became followers of Paul and believed" (17:34). So, if you want to keep yourself out of trouble and away from harm, might you consider reconciling and become an ambassador for Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). #BeingABeliever & #Follower
#ChangeYourWays & #Influences
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October 11, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
What is prayer; and what does it create?
Prayer is having a conversation with God; and when you "pray continually" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) you see how He answers your prayers, because He "[keeps] in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in [him]" (Isaiah 26:3). So, the sooner you begin the conversation, the sooner you can see how powerful prayer and friendship truly is. #StartThatConversation & #GetTheAnswersYouSeek & #GainALifelongFriend
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Prayer is having a conversation with God; and when you "pray continually" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) you see how He answers your prayers, because He "[keeps] in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in [him]" (Isaiah 26:3). So, the sooner you begin the conversation, the sooner you can see how powerful prayer and friendship truly is. #StartThatConversation & #GetTheAnswersYouSeek & #GainALifelongFriend
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October 10, 2024
Daily Meditation of A Nurse Warrior
How loved are you?
Love surrounds you, if you let it; and if it comes from the Lord you will never not have it. "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for you" (Psalm 103:11). So, if you want to always be loved, might you "receive him" (John 1:12). #NeverShortOf
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Love surrounds you, if you let it; and if it comes from the Lord you will never not have it. "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for you" (Psalm 103:11). So, if you want to always be loved, might you "receive him" (John 1:12). #NeverShortOf
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October 9, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What can patience teach you?
Uncomfortable and frustrating, even painful, is being patient. Yet the only way to learn how to is by "testing your faith" (James 1:3 NKJV). So, as your patience is being tested, might you consider "[letting] perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:4). #TheOnlyWayAroundIsThrough
#LearnItsValue & #UseIt
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Uncomfortable and frustrating, even painful, is being patient. Yet the only way to learn how to is by "testing your faith" (James 1:3 NKJV). So, as your patience is being tested, might you consider "[letting] perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:4). #TheOnlyWayAroundIsThrough
#LearnItsValue & #UseIt
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October 8, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well are you running your race?
Any race, short or long, requires a great deal of discipline, sacrifice and humility; and those who do so will "persevere in running the race that lies before [them]" (Hebrews 12:2) and continue to "flourish like a palm tree" and "stay fresh and green" (Psalm 92:12-14). So, whatever the distance, might you seek to be "sound in faith, in love and in endurance" (Titus 2:2) and "teach what is good" (2:3) so that you can run and finish your race well. #StayTheCourse
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Any race, short or long, requires a great deal of discipline, sacrifice and humility; and those who do so will "persevere in running the race that lies before [them]" (Hebrews 12:2) and continue to "flourish like a palm tree" and "stay fresh and green" (Psalm 92:12-14). So, whatever the distance, might you seek to be "sound in faith, in love and in endurance" (Titus 2:2) and "teach what is good" (2:3) so that you can run and finish your race well. #StayTheCourse
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October 7, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What do you rely on?
If it is "might" or "power" (Zechariah 4:6), you might think again. For the most reliable resource is "[his] Spirit" (4:6), as He can make the impossible possible. Showing and offering his Spirit to help Zerubbabel rebuild was through a vision given to Zechariah to use the olive trees for oil to supply the people with power to do so (see 4:2-3). So, when you realize that might and power are not dependable, might you consider seeking one that is, the "Spirit". #TriedAndTrue
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If it is "might" or "power" (Zechariah 4:6), you might think again. For the most reliable resource is "[his] Spirit" (4:6), as He can make the impossible possible. Showing and offering his Spirit to help Zerubbabel rebuild was through a vision given to Zechariah to use the olive trees for oil to supply the people with power to do so (see 4:2-3). So, when you realize that might and power are not dependable, might you consider seeking one that is, the "Spirit". #TriedAndTrue
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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October 6, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How visible are you?
Very. For He sees everyone, especially the overlooked and ordinary, and uses them for great works. Amos, "neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but...a shepherd...[that] took care of sycamore-fig trees" was sent, by God, to 'go [and] prophesy to [his] people Israel' (Amos 7:14-15) and proudly did so. So, if you are an Amos, might you continue to remain being that person; for one day, you, too, will be used to do great things. #RemainTrueToWhoYourAre
#ExtraordinaryInTheOrdinary
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Very. For He sees everyone, especially the overlooked and ordinary, and uses them for great works. Amos, "neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but...a shepherd...[that] took care of sycamore-fig trees" was sent, by God, to 'go [and] prophesy to [his] people Israel' (Amos 7:14-15) and proudly did so. So, if you are an Amos, might you continue to remain being that person; for one day, you, too, will be used to do great things. #RemainTrueToWhoYourAre
#ExtraordinaryInTheOrdinary
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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