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February 14, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What kind of love do you give?
Many kinds of love exist; and to experience any one of them comes with great responsibility. In order to love, Paul reveals that no matter what you do, be it "speak in the tongues of men" (1 Corinthians 13:1), have "the gift of prophecy" (13:2) or "give [away] all that [you] possess" (13:3), "but do not have love, [you] gain nothing" (13:3). So, if you want to experience and know what love is, be one that is patient, kind, honorable, truthful, hopeful, and not boastful, self-seeking, easily angered, proud or envious (see 13:4-7). #TrueLove
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Many kinds of love exist; and to experience any one of them comes with great responsibility. In order to love, Paul reveals that no matter what you do, be it "speak in the tongues of men" (1 Corinthians 13:1), have "the gift of prophecy" (13:2) or "give [away] all that [you] possess" (13:3), "but do not have love, [you] gain nothing" (13:3). So, if you want to experience and know what love is, be one that is patient, kind, honorable, truthful, hopeful, and not boastful, self-seeking, easily angered, proud or envious (see 13:4-7). #TrueLove
#HappyValentinesDay #XOXOXO
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February 13, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What color do you wear?
Everyone has worn red, at least once. Even Jesus wore red, but only for our sake; as He was "stripped" and put in "a scarlet robe" (Matthew 27:28), and then shed his own blood "for our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5) so that He could turn the "scarlet" in to "snow" (Isaiah 1:18). So, might your clothes, especially the red and white ones, be a reminder of what He sacrificed to remove the red and turn them white. #StainRemoval
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Everyone has worn red, at least once. Even Jesus wore red, but only for our sake; as He was "stripped" and put in "a scarlet robe" (Matthew 27:28), and then shed his own blood "for our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5) so that He could turn the "scarlet" in to "snow" (Isaiah 1:18). So, might your clothes, especially the red and white ones, be a reminder of what He sacrificed to remove the red and turn them white. #StainRemoval
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February 12, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why love your enemies?
Enemies create a great deal of hurt, havoc and harm; and if you have any, He still wants you to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). So, instead of despising or resenting your adversary, might you consider allowing Him to give you the courage and strength to do so, because "with God all things are possible" (19:26). #DestroyTheHate & #BuildCharacter
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Enemies create a great deal of hurt, havoc and harm; and if you have any, He still wants you to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). So, instead of despising or resenting your adversary, might you consider allowing Him to give you the courage and strength to do so, because "with God all things are possible" (19:26). #DestroyTheHate & #BuildCharacter
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February 11, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What can faithfulness provide you?
Pledging yourself to another, a profession or a team, and seeing it through, is faithfulness. Experiencing the fruits of his faithfulness was David, as God was his "refuge", "shield", "stronghold" and "savior" (2 Samuel 22:3); and in response to God’s faithfulness, David "[sang] the praises of [his] name” (2 Samuel 22:50). So, if you take an oath, may you consider doing so faithfully and reap the benefits of His as well. #ForeverLoyal & #True
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Pledging yourself to another, a profession or a team, and seeing it through, is faithfulness. Experiencing the fruits of his faithfulness was David, as God was his "refuge", "shield", "stronghold" and "savior" (2 Samuel 22:3); and in response to God’s faithfulness, David "[sang] the praises of [his] name” (2 Samuel 22:50). So, if you take an oath, may you consider doing so faithfully and reap the benefits of His as well. #ForeverLoyal & #True
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February 10, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Where do you go to find the wisdom that you need?
People seek out information in many different places. Those that seek truth, strength and wisdom go to a place that they, possibly, have known "from infancy" (2 Timothy 3:15), as they want to know even more. Such a place is "the Holy Scriptures" (3:15); and for doing so, they "make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus"(3:15). So, when you go to seek out information, might you consider going to a place that will always give you honest, precise and consistent information every time. #LiveWise & #Well
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People seek out information in many different places. Those that seek truth, strength and wisdom go to a place that they, possibly, have known "from infancy" (2 Timothy 3:15), as they want to know even more. Such a place is "the Holy Scriptures" (3:15); and for doing so, they "make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus"(3:15). So, when you go to seek out information, might you consider going to a place that will always give you honest, precise and consistent information every time. #LiveWise & #Well
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February 9, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why love everyone?
Above all and everything is to love; and helping you to do so is the Lord. For God is love and wants you to "let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love another" (Romans 13:8). So, when you encounter those that challenge you to not want to love them, might you still love them regardless, just like He does and always will. #LoveAlwaysAndForever
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Above all and everything is to love; and helping you to do so is the Lord. For God is love and wants you to "let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love another" (Romans 13:8). So, when you encounter those that challenge you to not want to love them, might you still love them regardless, just like He does and always will. #LoveAlwaysAndForever
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February 8, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What kind of conversations would you like to have with others?
When pride enters the conversation, it "brings a person low" (Proverbs 29:23). But, when the "lowly in spirit" (29:23) speak, honor is gained (see 29:23). So, in every conversation you have, may each one never be "in haste" (29:20), but ones that are always filled with humility. #RemainLowly & #Wise
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When pride enters the conversation, it "brings a person low" (Proverbs 29:23). But, when the "lowly in spirit" (29:23) speak, honor is gained (see 29:23). So, in every conversation you have, may each one never be "in haste" (29:20), but ones that are always filled with humility. #RemainLowly & #Wise
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February 7, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How do you handle threats and remain safe?
Safety concerns have become a constant, as trouble looms; and the need to be vigilant becomes a necessary part of every day life. Having safety issues, also, were the Israelites, as locals were "[stirring] up trouble" (Nehemiah 4:8). Being threatened with violence, the Israelites "prayed to...God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat" (4:9); and in doing so, trouble went away. So, if you have concerns for your well-being or another, might you remember who can meet any threat that you may have.
#Prayer #APowerfulAndEffectiveWeapon
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Safety concerns have become a constant, as trouble looms; and the need to be vigilant becomes a necessary part of every day life. Having safety issues, also, were the Israelites, as locals were "[stirring] up trouble" (Nehemiah 4:8). Being threatened with violence, the Israelites "prayed to...God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat" (4:9); and in doing so, trouble went away. So, if you have concerns for your well-being or another, might you remember who can meet any threat that you may have.
#Prayer #APowerfulAndEffectiveWeapon
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February 6, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What sacrifices are you willing to make for something greater than yourself?
Much is required, when it comes to sacrifice; and to do so, trust is necessary. Willing to sacrifice what was most precious to him, his only son, Isaac, was Abraham, as God instructed him to "sacrifice him...as a burnt offering" (Genesis 22:2). For Abraham's willingness to do so, God spared his son's life (see 22:12). So, as you consider the lengths or limits that you will go to sacrifice, might you always remember what Abraham was willing to do and what God did do.
#SurrenderAll & #TrustInHim
#PlansWithPurpose & #WorthIt
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Much is required, when it comes to sacrifice; and to do so, trust is necessary. Willing to sacrifice what was most precious to him, his only son, Isaac, was Abraham, as God instructed him to "sacrifice him...as a burnt offering" (Genesis 22:2). For Abraham's willingness to do so, God spared his son's life (see 22:12). So, as you consider the lengths or limits that you will go to sacrifice, might you always remember what Abraham was willing to do and what God did do.
#SurrenderAll & #TrustInHim
#PlansWithPurpose & #WorthIt
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February 5, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How quick are you to condemn another?
So many are criticized and treated harshly based on appearances, here say and mistakes. Quick to berate and attack an adulterous woman were religious leaders. When roughly brought to Jesus, He asked her "Has no one condemned you?" (John 8:10). Answering no, He proceeded to tell her "then neither do I condemn you" (8:11). But, "go now and leave your life of sin" (8:11). Just as He did not judge the sinful woman, He does not judge you for your sins either; but he does make you accountable for them, just like he did for her. So, instead of condemning another, might you consider being respectful, but hold them accountable for their behavior, as well as yourself. #Honor & #Accountability
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So many are criticized and treated harshly based on appearances, here say and mistakes. Quick to berate and attack an adulterous woman were religious leaders. When roughly brought to Jesus, He asked her "Has no one condemned you?" (John 8:10). Answering no, He proceeded to tell her "then neither do I condemn you" (8:11). But, "go now and leave your life of sin" (8:11). Just as He did not judge the sinful woman, He does not judge you for your sins either; but he does make you accountable for them, just like he did for her. So, instead of condemning another, might you consider being respectful, but hold them accountable for their behavior, as well as yourself. #Honor & #Accountability
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