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June 4, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well hydrated are you?
When you get thirsty, like a "deer [that] pants for streams of water" (Psalm 42:1), panic, maybe even fear or worry sets it, because your body is warning you that it is in need of a life sustaining element-water. Just as your body needs constant hydration, so does your soul, which often gets overlooked and neglected. This rarely tapped, but life-sustaining source is a constant stream of water, full of rich nutrients, that always keeps your soul refreshed and quenched. So, might you remember to also nourish your "soul", as it "pants for [him]" as well (42:1). #HydrateOften & #NeverGoDry
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When you get thirsty, like a "deer [that] pants for streams of water" (Psalm 42:1), panic, maybe even fear or worry sets it, because your body is warning you that it is in need of a life sustaining element-water. Just as your body needs constant hydration, so does your soul, which often gets overlooked and neglected. This rarely tapped, but life-sustaining source is a constant stream of water, full of rich nutrients, that always keeps your soul refreshed and quenched. So, might you remember to also nourish your "soul", as it "pants for [him]" as well (42:1). #HydrateOften & #NeverGoDry
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June 3, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you remove the dirt?
Everyone gets dirty; and some days are dirtier than others; but there is a way you can remove the dirt. It is when “[you] confess [your] sins, [that] he is faithful and just and will forgive [your] sins and purify [you] from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). So, if you want to remove the dirt and get clean, you know what you have to do and where to go. #DailyDetox
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Everyone gets dirty; and some days are dirtier than others; but there is a way you can remove the dirt. It is when “[you] confess [your] sins, [that] he is faithful and just and will forgive [your] sins and purify [you] from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). So, if you want to remove the dirt and get clean, you know what you have to do and where to go. #DailyDetox
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June 1, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why want to be holy?
Flaws and all, “He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace” (2 Timothy 1:9). So, with this intention, might you take His “grace” (1:9) and use it to help you close up the holes and make you holier. #Accept & #EmbraceHisGrace❤️
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Flaws and all, “He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace” (2 Timothy 1:9). So, with this intention, might you take His “grace” (1:9) and use it to help you close up the holes and make you holier. #Accept & #EmbraceHisGrace❤️
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May 31, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you handle doubt and doubters?
Much doubt is raised when lies, instead of truths, are taught or spread; and in order to know what is true or false and remove any doubt is to "contend for the faith" (Jude 1:3). For when you do, you will be able to discern the truth, without a doubt, even among the "scoffers" who will try and "divide you" because they "do not have the Spirit" (1:18-19). So, might you always seek the truth in everything, and also "be merciful to those who [continue to] doubt" (1:22). #RemainFaithful & #RemoveAllDoubt
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Much doubt is raised when lies, instead of truths, are taught or spread; and in order to know what is true or false and remove any doubt is to "contend for the faith" (Jude 1:3). For when you do, you will be able to discern the truth, without a doubt, even among the "scoffers" who will try and "divide you" because they "do not have the Spirit" (1:18-19). So, might you always seek the truth in everything, and also "be merciful to those who [continue to] doubt" (1:22). #RemainFaithful & #RemoveAllDoubt
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May 30, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How clean is your mouth?
Your heart is like a tree that bears fruit through the words that you speak (see Luke 6:43-45); and if sour or rotten, so are the words that it produces. So, if you want to produce "good things" might you have a "good heart" (6:45 NLT) that is "filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), which allows you to "[speak] the truth in love" (4:15). May "your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone" (Colossians 4:6). #EliminateTheBadBreath & #KeepItCleanAndFresh
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Your heart is like a tree that bears fruit through the words that you speak (see Luke 6:43-45); and if sour or rotten, so are the words that it produces. So, if you want to produce "good things" might you have a "good heart" (6:45 NLT) that is "filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), which allows you to "[speak] the truth in love" (4:15). May "your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone" (Colossians 4:6). #EliminateTheBadBreath & #KeepItCleanAndFresh
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May 29, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why be kind?
When writing "Mindful Meditations of A Nurse Warrior", a few years ago, my editor remarked that kindness does cost, after writing kindness costs nothing. I still grapple with this remark, and can see why they commented the way that they did; but, after that almost fateful day, six years ago, I still choose kindness, even after the "unwholesome" and "corrupt talk" (Ephesians 4:29 & NIV), and "bitterness", "wrath", "anger", "clamor", "slander" and "malice" (4:31 ESV). So, might you always "be kind and compassionate to one another" (4:32). #NeverFailToBeKind & #HaveNoRegrets
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When writing "Mindful Meditations of A Nurse Warrior", a few years ago, my editor remarked that kindness does cost, after writing kindness costs nothing. I still grapple with this remark, and can see why they commented the way that they did; but, after that almost fateful day, six years ago, I still choose kindness, even after the "unwholesome" and "corrupt talk" (Ephesians 4:29 & NIV), and "bitterness", "wrath", "anger", "clamor", "slander" and "malice" (4:31 ESV). So, might you always "be kind and compassionate to one another" (4:32). #NeverFailToBeKind & #HaveNoRegrets
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May 28, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What praise do you give and when?
Praise can come in the most unexpected ways and times. After being beaten and arrested for serving Jesus, "about midnight[,] Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God" (Acts 16:25); and while doing so, "Suddenly[,] there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. [and] At once, all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose” (16:25-26). So, regardless of the situation, there is always praise to be had. #PraiseAlways & #InEverything
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Praise can come in the most unexpected ways and times. After being beaten and arrested for serving Jesus, "about midnight[,] Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God" (Acts 16:25); and while doing so, "Suddenly[,] there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. [and] At once, all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose” (16:25-26). So, regardless of the situation, there is always praise to be had. #PraiseAlways & #InEverything
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May 27, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What battle(s) are you willing to fight?
Battles are always being fought; and a constant, for everyone, but worthy battle to fight is the one with the devil. Warning you and I is Peter, as he tells us that "[our] enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8). So, whatever battle you are willing to fight, might you "be alert and of sober mind" (5:8) and fight it with everything that you have; and if that is not enough, lean on The One who can give you the strength and power to overcome and win it. #FightTheGoodFight
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Battles are always being fought; and a constant, for everyone, but worthy battle to fight is the one with the devil. Warning you and I is Peter, as he tells us that "[our] enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8). So, whatever battle you are willing to fight, might you "be alert and of sober mind" (5:8) and fight it with everything that you have; and if that is not enough, lean on The One who can give you the strength and power to overcome and win it. #FightTheGoodFight
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May 26, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What shape is your home in?
Homes get run down, broken, and destroyed; but, no matter the shape, He will “bestow on [you] a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of morning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair” (Isaiah 61:3), because he promises his people joy. So, whatever your homes condition, might you consider becoming one of the “oaks of righteousness” instead of a disheartened exile (see 61:3). #RemainHopefulInAllCircumstances❤️
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Homes get run down, broken, and destroyed; but, no matter the shape, He will “bestow on [you] a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of morning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair” (Isaiah 61:3), because he promises his people joy. So, whatever your homes condition, might you consider becoming one of the “oaks of righteousness” instead of a disheartened exile (see 61:3). #RemainHopefulInAllCircumstances❤️
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May 25, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What story do you have to share?
Everyone has a story and with that story a path. Using his story to share with others was a young missionary. By sharing his story, after four years, seven churches were established, because his message resonated “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). So, might you, too, consider becoming one of “Christ’s ambassadors” (2 Corinthians 5:20) and see how your story can also help others in ways that He has for you. #ShareIt❤️
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Everyone has a story and with that story a path. Using his story to share with others was a young missionary. By sharing his story, after four years, seven churches were established, because his message resonated “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). So, might you, too, consider becoming one of “Christ’s ambassadors” (2 Corinthians 5:20) and see how your story can also help others in ways that He has for you. #ShareIt❤️
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