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May 24, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How willing are you to be disciplined?
Many take offense to what may be perceived as unfavorable feedback, instead of seeing and using it as a teaching tool or motivator. Wanting to offer such help, when needed, is God himself. For He wants to "[discipline you] for [your] good if you are willing to "share in his holiness" (Hebrews 12:10); and if you do, you he will help you enjoy "righteousness and peace" (12:11). So, the next time you are disciplined, might you, instead of taking offense, consider thanking whoever gave it to you and use it, because those who are willing to do so care enough to notice. #FruitfulFeedback
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Many take offense to what may be perceived as unfavorable feedback, instead of seeing and using it as a teaching tool or motivator. Wanting to offer such help, when needed, is God himself. For He wants to "[discipline you] for [your] good if you are willing to "share in his holiness" (Hebrews 12:10); and if you do, you he will help you enjoy "righteousness and peace" (12:11). So, the next time you are disciplined, might you, instead of taking offense, consider thanking whoever gave it to you and use it, because those who are willing to do so care enough to notice. #FruitfulFeedback
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May 23, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warriora
How often do you pause?
Much gets missed, when you do not take the time to pause. Reminding you and I to take a pause are "the heavens [which] declare the glory of God; [and] the skies [which] proclaim the work of his hands [, as] day after day they pour forth speech; [and] night after night they reveal knowledge” (Psalm 19:1-2). And, the sun, which "rises out one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other" (19:6). So, might you, as much as you can, consider taking more pauses so that you do not miss out on anything, especially your surroundings. #NeverTooBusy #GoneInTheBlinkOfAnEye
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Much gets missed, when you do not take the time to pause. Reminding you and I to take a pause are "the heavens [which] declare the glory of God; [and] the skies [which] proclaim the work of his hands [, as] day after day they pour forth speech; [and] night after night they reveal knowledge” (Psalm 19:1-2). And, the sun, which "rises out one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other" (19:6). So, might you, as much as you can, consider taking more pauses so that you do not miss out on anything, especially your surroundings. #NeverTooBusy #GoneInTheBlinkOfAnEye
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May 22, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you keep your edge?
Complacency comes at a cost. Learning this pricey lesson was King Asa. At first, Asa looked to and prayed "help us, LORD our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army" (2 Chronicles 14:11). For doing so, God answered Asa's prayers (see 14:12-15). But, the next time Asa needed help, he became complacent, as he ignored God and relied on another for help (see 16:2-3, 7-8). So, if your heart is "fully committed to him", He will "strengthen" you and help you, always, to keep your edge (16:9).
#AlwaysRemainConstant & #ForeverFaithful
#TakeNothingForGranted
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Complacency comes at a cost. Learning this pricey lesson was King Asa. At first, Asa looked to and prayed "help us, LORD our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army" (2 Chronicles 14:11). For doing so, God answered Asa's prayers (see 14:12-15). But, the next time Asa needed help, he became complacent, as he ignored God and relied on another for help (see 16:2-3, 7-8). So, if your heart is "fully committed to him", He will "strengthen" you and help you, always, to keep your edge (16:9).
#AlwaysRemainConstant & #ForeverFaithful
#TakeNothingForGranted
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May 21, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How will you react when wronged?
So many wrongs are committed; and when they affect you, it becomes very personal, and has the potential to fill you with hostility and a great deal of anger. Instead of gaining revenge, after being wronged by a twin brother, "Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; [and] threw his arms around his neck and kissed him" (Genesis 33:4). So, as difficult as it can be to remain cordial, it is always in your best interest to smile and be kind. For, in due time, those who wrong you will be judged and punished. #ChooseKindness
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So many wrongs are committed; and when they affect you, it becomes very personal, and has the potential to fill you with hostility and a great deal of anger. Instead of gaining revenge, after being wronged by a twin brother, "Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; [and] threw his arms around his neck and kissed him" (Genesis 33:4). So, as difficult as it can be to remain cordial, it is always in your best interest to smile and be kind. For, in due time, those who wrong you will be judged and punished. #ChooseKindness
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May 20, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How willing and long will you to listen to and follow false promises?
Many have difficulty keeping their word and telling the truth. Experiencing false promises were the Israelites, as they were told, by false prophets, that they would be able to go home within two years (see Jeremiah 28:2-4, 29:8-9), after being exiled by God because of not listening to him. Unfortunately that promise was broken. God told the Israelites to “not let prophets and diviners among [them] deceive [them]” (29:8) and wanted them to “seek [him] and find [him]” and do so “with all [their] heart” (29:13); and, then, he would be bring them “back to the place from which [he] carried [them] into exile” (28:14). So, might you consider, very carefully, those you listen to and follow, because if you listen to the wrong people you will find yourself hurt and disappointed. #FindConstant #Unwavering & #HonestCompany❤️
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Many have difficulty keeping their word and telling the truth. Experiencing false promises were the Israelites, as they were told, by false prophets, that they would be able to go home within two years (see Jeremiah 28:2-4, 29:8-9), after being exiled by God because of not listening to him. Unfortunately that promise was broken. God told the Israelites to “not let prophets and diviners among [them] deceive [them]” (29:8) and wanted them to “seek [him] and find [him]” and do so “with all [their] heart” (29:13); and, then, he would be bring them “back to the place from which [he] carried [them] into exile” (28:14). So, might you consider, very carefully, those you listen to and follow, because if you listen to the wrong people you will find yourself hurt and disappointed. #FindConstant #Unwavering & #HonestCompany❤️
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May 19, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you spread good news?
When good news is shared it has the ability to spread like wildfire, just like The Word being shared by John. When led in to the throne room, John witnessed “a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Revelation 7:9), and witnessed everyone saying “salvation belongs to our God” (7:10). So, when you have the chance, might you too consider sharing the good news with as many people as you possibly can and see what happens. #GoodNewsTravelsFast❤️
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When good news is shared it has the ability to spread like wildfire, just like The Word being shared by John. When led in to the throne room, John witnessed “a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Revelation 7:9), and witnessed everyone saying “salvation belongs to our God” (7:10). So, when you have the chance, might you too consider sharing the good news with as many people as you possibly can and see what happens. #GoodNewsTravelsFast❤️
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May 18, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How well-equipped are you?
If you want to be able to do any job and do them well, there is one person who can give you the "kind of skills" (Exodus 31:3) that you need to get the job done. For He will provide you with "wisdom", "understanding", "knowledge" and "all manner of workmanship" (31:3), just like he did for Bezalel to build the tabernacle. So, if you want to be well prepared and successful, might you consider letting Him fill you with "the Spirit of God" (31:3). #AlwaysPrepared
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If you want to be able to do any job and do them well, there is one person who can give you the "kind of skills" (Exodus 31:3) that you need to get the job done. For He will provide you with "wisdom", "understanding", "knowledge" and "all manner of workmanship" (31:3), just like he did for Bezalel to build the tabernacle. So, if you want to be well prepared and successful, might you consider letting Him fill you with "the Spirit of God" (31:3). #AlwaysPrepared
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May 17, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
In what capacity do you serve?
We all have an expiration, whether it be two or twenty years. But whatever the timeframe, we are each here to do God's Will, and that is to serve one another, just like He does for us. For Paul, he "[preferred] to be away from the body and at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8); but, "it [was] more necessary...that [he] remain in the body" (Philippians 1:24). So, while you are here, might you also consider "[making] it [your] goal to please [God]" (2 Corinthians 5:9). #Wherever & #WhateverItIs #ServeWell
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We all have an expiration, whether it be two or twenty years. But whatever the timeframe, we are each here to do God's Will, and that is to serve one another, just like He does for us. For Paul, he "[preferred] to be away from the body and at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8); but, "it [was] more necessary...that [he] remain in the body" (Philippians 1:24). So, while you are here, might you also consider "[making] it [your] goal to please [God]" (2 Corinthians 5:9). #Wherever & #WhateverItIs #ServeWell
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May 16, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How appreciative are you?
Much and many get taken for granted, just like God's handiwork. Always "mindful" of "mankind", He gives us the "heavens" and "the moon and the stars" (Psalm 8:3-4); and, with all of this, He makes you and I "rulers over the works of [his] hands" (8:6). So, may you always give thanks every chance that you get. #NeverTakeAnythingForGranted
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Much and many get taken for granted, just like God's handiwork. Always "mindful" of "mankind", He gives us the "heavens" and "the moon and the stars" (Psalm 8:3-4); and, with all of this, He makes you and I "rulers over the works of [his] hands" (8:6). So, may you always give thanks every chance that you get. #NeverTakeAnythingForGranted
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May 15, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What lengths will you take to protect untruths?
You can lie to yourself and others all that you want, but, eventually, the truth will reveal itself. Notorious for spreading lies about prayer, love, and hope and turning them in to believable truths is Satan, the father of lies" (John 8:44). So, if you want to be honest with yourself and others might you consider "[abiding] in [His] word...[so that you will] know the truth, and the truth [will set] you free" (8:31-32 NKJV). #HonestyIsTheBestPolicy
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You can lie to yourself and others all that you want, but, eventually, the truth will reveal itself. Notorious for spreading lies about prayer, love, and hope and turning them in to believable truths is Satan, the father of lies" (John 8:44). So, if you want to be honest with yourself and others might you consider "[abiding] in [His] word...[so that you will] know the truth, and the truth [will set] you free" (8:31-32 NKJV). #HonestyIsTheBestPolicy
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