Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 39
September 25, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What shapes and molds you?
Those you surround yourself and spend a great deal of time with can impact who you become, as their influence imprints or makes an impression. Trying to influence his son was Solomon, as he told him to "trust in the LORD" (Proverbs 3:5), "fear the LORD" (3:7), "honor the LORD" (3:9), and "do not despise the LORD's discipline" (3:11). So, if you want to "prolong your life for many years and [be brought] peace and prosperity" (3:2), might you "trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (3:5) and "in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (3:6).
#SurroundYourselfWithGoodPeople #HeedInstruction & #RemainDisciplined
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Those you surround yourself and spend a great deal of time with can impact who you become, as their influence imprints or makes an impression. Trying to influence his son was Solomon, as he told him to "trust in the LORD" (Proverbs 3:5), "fear the LORD" (3:7), "honor the LORD" (3:9), and "do not despise the LORD's discipline" (3:11). So, if you want to "prolong your life for many years and [be brought] peace and prosperity" (3:2), might you "trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (3:5) and "in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (3:6).
#SurroundYourselfWithGoodPeople #HeedInstruction & #RemainDisciplined
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 24, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you find comfort in the uncomfortable?
Life would be easier by keeping to yourself. Yet, you and I, along with everyone else, were not created to remain closed off from the world. For "in Christ we. . . form one body, and each member belongs to all the others" (Romans 12:5), as each one has "different gifts, according to the grace given to [them]" (12:6). So, instead of isolating yourself, might you consider stepping out of your comfort zone and learn to get comfortable in the uncomfortable so that you, too, can use your God given gifts, while also establishing balance and boundaries. #BetterTogether
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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Life would be easier by keeping to yourself. Yet, you and I, along with everyone else, were not created to remain closed off from the world. For "in Christ we. . . form one body, and each member belongs to all the others" (Romans 12:5), as each one has "different gifts, according to the grace given to [them]" (12:6). So, instead of isolating yourself, might you consider stepping out of your comfort zone and learn to get comfortable in the uncomfortable so that you, too, can use your God given gifts, while also establishing balance and boundaries. #BetterTogether
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 23, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Where do you belong?
Fitting in or finding your place can be hard; and making it even harder to do so is being "without Christ" (Ephesians 2:21 NKLV). "Without God in the world", you alienate yourself even more "from the commonwealth of Israel and [become a stranger] from the covenants of promise [thereby, causing you to have] no hope" (2:21 NKLV). So, if you no "longer want to be a foreigner or stranger" (2:19), might you consider being "in Christ Jesus" (2:13) and become a "[member] of his household" (2:19). #TheRightFitAndPlace
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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Fitting in or finding your place can be hard; and making it even harder to do so is being "without Christ" (Ephesians 2:21 NKLV). "Without God in the world", you alienate yourself even more "from the commonwealth of Israel and [become a stranger] from the covenants of promise [thereby, causing you to have] no hope" (2:21 NKLV). So, if you no "longer want to be a foreigner or stranger" (2:19), might you consider being "in Christ Jesus" (2:13) and become a "[member] of his household" (2:19). #TheRightFitAndPlace
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 22, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What kind of leader are you? & How well do you lead?
Many try to lead, yet few can. To lead well is to learn how. One such noteworthy role model is The Lord. For He has mentored many great leaders and continues to mentor more; and one day, He will return to be recognized his work (see Isaiah 45:20-22). When He does, "every knee will bow" and "every tongue will swear" (45:23); and those who follow Him "will find deliverance and "strength" (45:24-25). So, if a leader, might you consider taking the time to learn His leadership style so you, too, can be a great leader and role model to others. #LearnFromTheBest & #LeadWell
#ServantLeadership
#Humility #Integrity #Delegation #Empathy #LeadByExample #Forgiveness #EmbracingTheUnknown
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
Many try to lead, yet few can. To lead well is to learn how. One such noteworthy role model is The Lord. For He has mentored many great leaders and continues to mentor more; and one day, He will return to be recognized his work (see Isaiah 45:20-22). When He does, "every knee will bow" and "every tongue will swear" (45:23); and those who follow Him "will find deliverance and "strength" (45:24-25). So, if a leader, might you consider taking the time to learn His leadership style so you, too, can be a great leader and role model to others. #LearnFromTheBest & #LeadWell
#ServantLeadership
#Humility #Integrity #Delegation #Empathy #LeadByExample #Forgiveness #EmbracingTheUnknown
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 21, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you handle and respond to your troubles?
When He offers to tell you that "in this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33) and you do not listen, you will struggle to cope and respond well. But, if you do heed instruction and are wise, you will be able to handle whatever comes your way, as He equips you with his "mighty strength" (Ephesians 1:19) and "peace" (John 16:33). #KnowledgeGivesPower & #WisdomBringsStrength
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When He offers to tell you that "in this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33) and you do not listen, you will struggle to cope and respond well. But, if you do heed instruction and are wise, you will be able to handle whatever comes your way, as He equips you with his "mighty strength" (Ephesians 1:19) and "peace" (John 16:33). #KnowledgeGivesPower & #WisdomBringsStrength
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 20, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What justice do you seek?
No matter the tactics, ulterior motives or deceit taken and/or used against you, and others, justice will be served. After seeing the Ninevites take advantage of others for their own benefit, the Lord's judgment came in the form of a dry sea and dry rivers (see Nahum 1:3) and quaking mountains and melted hills (see 1:4). So, instead of taking matters in to your own hands, might you consider asking Him for help, as "he cares for those who trust in him" (1:7) and "will not leave the guilty unpunished" (1:3). #Good & #Just
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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No matter the tactics, ulterior motives or deceit taken and/or used against you, and others, justice will be served. After seeing the Ninevites take advantage of others for their own benefit, the Lord's judgment came in the form of a dry sea and dry rivers (see Nahum 1:3) and quaking mountains and melted hills (see 1:4). So, instead of taking matters in to your own hands, might you consider asking Him for help, as "he cares for those who trust in him" (1:7) and "will not leave the guilty unpunished" (1:3). #Good & #Just
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 19, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you find joy in everything?
Even when stressed, under pressure or struggling, joy is present; and to know such joy is to see that the "LORD...alone [is your] portion and...cup" (see Psalm 16:5). With this understanding, He "[makes] known to [you] the path of life; ...[and fills you] with joy in [his] presence, with eternal pleasures at [his] right hand" (16:11). So, if you seek joy, might you recognize that it is by "wisdom [that] will enter your heart, and knowledge [that] will fill you with joy" (Proverbs 2:10 NLT). #Perspective & #Knowing
#TheFruitOfTheSpirit
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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Even when stressed, under pressure or struggling, joy is present; and to know such joy is to see that the "LORD...alone [is your] portion and...cup" (see Psalm 16:5). With this understanding, He "[makes] known to [you] the path of life; ...[and fills you] with joy in [his] presence, with eternal pleasures at [his] right hand" (16:11). So, if you seek joy, might you recognize that it is by "wisdom [that] will enter your heart, and knowledge [that] will fill you with joy" (Proverbs 2:10 NLT). #Perspective & #Knowing
#TheFruitOfTheSpirit
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 18, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What wounds need tended to and mended?
Wounds can be mended, even healed, if given the proper care. Seeking to help the wounded and broken, Our Father equipped His "servant" (Isaiah 42:1) son, Jesus, with "[His] Spirit" (42:1) and "faithfulness" (42:3); without "[crying] out, nor [shouting]" (42:2); or "[breaking]" "a bruised reed" or "[snuffing] out" "a smoldering wick" (42:3); so he could "bring forth justice to the nations" (42:1). So, if you have wounds that need healing, might you seek someone who can and will tend to them. #ALoving #Patient & #GentleHeart
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
Wounds can be mended, even healed, if given the proper care. Seeking to help the wounded and broken, Our Father equipped His "servant" (Isaiah 42:1) son, Jesus, with "[His] Spirit" (42:1) and "faithfulness" (42:3); without "[crying] out, nor [shouting]" (42:2); or "[breaking]" "a bruised reed" or "[snuffing] out" "a smoldering wick" (42:3); so he could "bring forth justice to the nations" (42:1). So, if you have wounds that need healing, might you seek someone who can and will tend to them. #ALoving #Patient & #GentleHeart
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
September 17, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What needs grafted?
Sometimes grafting needs to take place, as grafts are used to replace, heal and reproduce. If you need to be restored, healed or replanted, might you consider grafting yourself "in among the others" and "share in the nourishing sap from the olive root" (Romans 11:17); for when you do "you will bear much fruit" because you have transplanted yourself in Him and He in you (John 15:5). #Engraft #Nourish & #Grow
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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Sometimes grafting needs to take place, as grafts are used to replace, heal and reproduce. If you need to be restored, healed or replanted, might you consider grafting yourself "in among the others" and "share in the nourishing sap from the olive root" (Romans 11:17); for when you do "you will bear much fruit" because you have transplanted yourself in Him and He in you (John 15:5). #Engraft #Nourish & #Grow
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anurswarrior.com
September 16, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well built are you?
Appearances can be deceiving, as not all builds are strong, solid and sound; but the ones that are is because they are a part of "the body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:27) and "living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple" (1 Peter 2:5 NLT). So, if you need or want to fix any structural cracks or weaknesses, might you consider becoming part of "the flock" (Acts 20:28), an instrumental piece of His build. #GodTough
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
Appearances can be deceiving, as not all builds are strong, solid and sound; but the ones that are is because they are a part of "the body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:27) and "living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple" (1 Peter 2:5 NLT). So, if you need or want to fix any structural cracks or weaknesses, might you consider becoming part of "the flock" (Acts 20:28), an instrumental piece of His build. #GodTough
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website & Online Store: anursewarrior.com
