Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 38
October 5, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What story are you willing to tell?
Stories can provide inspiration, hope and healing; and if you are willing to share yours, it may prompt another to share theirs too. Advocating and encouraging you, "the redeemed", to "tell [your] story" (Psalm 107:2) is the Lord; and, if willing to do so, He will "[satisfy] the thirsty and [fill] the hungry with good things" (107:9). So, might you consider sharing yours, just as I have been, for the past four years, with His help. For I am living proof of telling you mine through a book, daily blogs, on multiple social platforms, and as of late an Online Store. #TellYours
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Stories can provide inspiration, hope and healing; and if you are willing to share yours, it may prompt another to share theirs too. Advocating and encouraging you, "the redeemed", to "tell [your] story" (Psalm 107:2) is the Lord; and, if willing to do so, He will "[satisfy] the thirsty and [fill] the hungry with good things" (107:9). So, might you consider sharing yours, just as I have been, for the past four years, with His help. For I am living proof of telling you mine through a book, daily blogs, on multiple social platforms, and as of late an Online Store. #TellYours
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 4, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How will you respond?
When criticized, humiliated or insulted, you can either lash back or do as Jesus did. "When they hurled their insults at [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly" (1 Peter 2:23). So, whatever attacks come your way, might you consider using constraint, as He did, and respond in such a way they will be eating their own words. #StrikeBack #WithKindness #Grace #Dignity & #Wisdom & #ChangeTheirTunes
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When criticized, humiliated or insulted, you can either lash back or do as Jesus did. "When they hurled their insults at [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly" (1 Peter 2:23). So, whatever attacks come your way, might you consider using constraint, as He did, and respond in such a way they will be eating their own words. #StrikeBack #WithKindness #Grace #Dignity & #Wisdom & #ChangeTheirTunes
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 3, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you from saying yes?
Few are willing to say yes, when there is any hint of uncertainty or difficulty. Faced with insecurity and disadvantage to take back Canaan were both Israelites and spies (see Numbers 13:27-29, 31-33; 14:1-4), as the spies commented that "[they] seemed like grasshoppers,” (13:33), and the Israelites questioned “Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword?” (14:3); and for feeling this way, made no attempt to reclaim and retreated. Missing was their lack of faith; and those lacking faith will never know what could be or have been. But, for those who say yes have faith, because they know that "The LORD is with [them]" (14:9), at all times, regardless of any unknown or challenge. So, before you are quick to say no, might you consider what is being asked of you and allow yourself to put your faith in to someone who is always present and keeps every promise that He makes. #SayYes & #SeeWhatHappens
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Few are willing to say yes, when there is any hint of uncertainty or difficulty. Faced with insecurity and disadvantage to take back Canaan were both Israelites and spies (see Numbers 13:27-29, 31-33; 14:1-4), as the spies commented that "[they] seemed like grasshoppers,” (13:33), and the Israelites questioned “Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword?” (14:3); and for feeling this way, made no attempt to reclaim and retreated. Missing was their lack of faith; and those lacking faith will never know what could be or have been. But, for those who say yes have faith, because they know that "The LORD is with [them]" (14:9), at all times, regardless of any unknown or challenge. So, before you are quick to say no, might you consider what is being asked of you and allow yourself to put your faith in to someone who is always present and keeps every promise that He makes. #SayYes & #SeeWhatHappens
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 2, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you cultivate your character?
Character takes time to develop and grow; and, in order to ensure the development of your character is being "led by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:18). For when you let Him lead you, you will produce many fruits such as "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (5:22-23). So, if you want to continue to grow and produce many fruits, might you let Him lead you. #ABountifulHarvest
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Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
Character takes time to develop and grow; and, in order to ensure the development of your character is being "led by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:18). For when you let Him lead you, you will produce many fruits such as "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (5:22-23). So, if you want to continue to grow and produce many fruits, might you let Him lead you. #ABountifulHarvest
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
October 1, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well armed are you?
You must be well-equipped, at all times; and giving you the armor to do so is Scripture. It is when you have "truth buckled around your waist" (Ephesians 6:14), "the breastplate of righteousness in place" (6:14), your "feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace" (6:15), a "shield of faith" (6:16), "the helmet of salvation" and "the sword of the Spirit" (6:17) that will allow you to be ready for anything. So, might you consider "[putting] on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand" (6:11). #SuitUp & #ConquerItAll
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You must be well-equipped, at all times; and giving you the armor to do so is Scripture. It is when you have "truth buckled around your waist" (Ephesians 6:14), "the breastplate of righteousness in place" (6:14), your "feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace" (6:15), a "shield of faith" (6:16), "the helmet of salvation" and "the sword of the Spirit" (6:17) that will allow you to be ready for anything. So, might you consider "[putting] on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand" (6:11). #SuitUp & #ConquerItAll
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 30, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What do you do with the details/small stuff?
Big things start small; and reminding you and me to "not despise [the] small beginnings" (Zechariah 4:10 NLT) is the one who intentionally created them, "not by might nor by power, but by [His] Spirit" (4:6). So, instead of brushing off or thinking that the details/small stuff does not matter, might you reconsider. For the details/small stuff prove more valuable than what you could ever think or believe. #BuildingBlocksForGreatThings #TheDetailsAndSmallStuffMatters
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Big things start small; and reminding you and me to "not despise [the] small beginnings" (Zechariah 4:10 NLT) is the one who intentionally created them, "not by might nor by power, but by [His] Spirit" (4:6). So, instead of brushing off or thinking that the details/small stuff does not matter, might you reconsider. For the details/small stuff prove more valuable than what you could ever think or believe. #BuildingBlocksForGreatThings #TheDetailsAndSmallStuffMatters
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 29, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well do you take care of your heart and all of its parts?
A healthy heart is essential to your survival; and when it does not receive proper care it will weaken or quit beating; and in order to help you keep your heart and all of its connections, the mind, body and soul, in check is the Lord. For He reminds you "above all else, [to] guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23 NIV). So, if you want to protect and preserve your heart, along with your mind, body and soul, might you seek someone who can and will help, maybe even save your life, just like He did mine. #TakeCareOfItAll & #MaintainIt
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A healthy heart is essential to your survival; and when it does not receive proper care it will weaken or quit beating; and in order to help you keep your heart and all of its connections, the mind, body and soul, in check is the Lord. For He reminds you "above all else, [to] guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23 NIV). So, if you want to protect and preserve your heart, along with your mind, body and soul, might you seek someone who can and will help, maybe even save your life, just like He did mine. #TakeCareOfItAll & #MaintainIt
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 28, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What have you lost?
People, along with other things, get lost, but they can also be found. Helping find what is lost is "The Lord Jesus Christ...[who] gave himself for [your] sins to rescue [you] from the present evil age" (Galatians 1:3-4). So, if you have lost something, maybe yourself, might you consider reaching out to Him so he can help you find it. #BeFound
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Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
People, along with other things, get lost, but they can also be found. Helping find what is lost is "The Lord Jesus Christ...[who] gave himself for [your] sins to rescue [you] from the present evil age" (Galatians 1:3-4). So, if you have lost something, maybe yourself, might you consider reaching out to Him so he can help you find it. #BeFound
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 27, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you from making foolish mistakes?
Mistakes happen; and the results are dependent on how you made them. Offering insight and direction on how to minimize or eliminate foolish mistakes is Proverbs. Proverbs teaches you and me that "a fool is reckless and careless" (Proverbs 14:6 ESV), as they have no "knowledge on their lips" (14:7 NIV), "mock at making amends for [their] sins" (14:9), "believe anything" (14:15), and "is hotheaded...yet feels secure" (14:16). Whereas, the wise "stay away from a fool" (14:7), "give thought to their steps" (14:15), find "goodwill" (14:9), are "rewarded for their ways" (14:14), and "fear the LORD and shun evil" (14:16). So, if you want to avoid making foolish mistakes, might you seek and heed wise instruction for every decision that you make. #Watch #Listen & #Learn
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Mistakes happen; and the results are dependent on how you made them. Offering insight and direction on how to minimize or eliminate foolish mistakes is Proverbs. Proverbs teaches you and me that "a fool is reckless and careless" (Proverbs 14:6 ESV), as they have no "knowledge on their lips" (14:7 NIV), "mock at making amends for [their] sins" (14:9), "believe anything" (14:15), and "is hotheaded...yet feels secure" (14:16). Whereas, the wise "stay away from a fool" (14:7), "give thought to their steps" (14:15), find "goodwill" (14:9), are "rewarded for their ways" (14:14), and "fear the LORD and shun evil" (14:16). So, if you want to avoid making foolish mistakes, might you seek and heed wise instruction for every decision that you make. #Watch #Listen & #Learn
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 26, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What kind of friend are you?
Aside from being trustworthy, honest and respectful, "a friend loves at all times" (Proverbs 17:17). Both sharing and showing His love for you and me is Jesus, as He teaches us that "greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:13). So, as you consider your friends and friendships, might you, too, heed his command and also "love [them]" (15:17). #ALovingOne
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Aside from being trustworthy, honest and respectful, "a friend loves at all times" (Proverbs 17:17). Both sharing and showing His love for you and me is Jesus, as He teaches us that "greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:13). So, as you consider your friends and friendships, might you, too, heed his command and also "love [them]" (15:17). #ALovingOne
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