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January 15, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How can you achieve greatness?
Many want to be great until they know what it takes to achieve it. Not knowing what they were asking for, but wanting to "be awarded the highest places of honor in [His] glory" (Mark 10:37), seats on both sides, were James and John. Jesus told them and tells you too that "whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant" (10:35); and when you do, He will help you achieve it. #ServingOthers
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Many want to be great until they know what it takes to achieve it. Not knowing what they were asking for, but wanting to "be awarded the highest places of honor in [His] glory" (Mark 10:37), seats on both sides, were James and John. Jesus told them and tells you too that "whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant" (10:35); and when you do, He will help you achieve it. #ServingOthers
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January 14, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What distracts you?
Distractions are everywhere; and many succumb to them. In order to avoid them, Isaiah encourages you, just as he did with the Judaeans, to direct your full attention to God. For He promises "all who trust in [him]", "will keep in perfect peace" (Isaiah 26:3 NLT), as "[He] is the eternal Rock" (26:4 NLT). So, when distracted, might it be because your attention is drawn and becomes attached to The One who keeps you steadfast, safe and at peace. #Fixed & #Focused
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Distractions are everywhere; and many succumb to them. In order to avoid them, Isaiah encourages you, just as he did with the Judaeans, to direct your full attention to God. For He promises "all who trust in [him]", "will keep in perfect peace" (Isaiah 26:3 NLT), as "[He] is the eternal Rock" (26:4 NLT). So, when distracted, might it be because your attention is drawn and becomes attached to The One who keeps you steadfast, safe and at peace. #Fixed & #Focused
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January 13, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why live faithfully?
Life will continually challenge and test you; and when it does, you can still live a joyful and fruitful life as long as you live faithfully. The faithful do not "grow weary or lose heart" (Hebrews 12:3) because they know "who endured the cross" (12:2). So, if you seek a good life, might you consider putting your faith in Him so you can "run with perseverance the race [that is] marked out for [you]" (12:1). #RemainFaithful & #FinishWell
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Life will continually challenge and test you; and when it does, you can still live a joyful and fruitful life as long as you live faithfully. The faithful do not "grow weary or lose heart" (Hebrews 12:3) because they know "who endured the cross" (12:2). So, if you seek a good life, might you consider putting your faith in Him so you can "run with perseverance the race [that is] marked out for [you]" (12:1). #RemainFaithful & #FinishWell
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January 12, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How successful do you want to be?
Success does not just happen overnight, nor done alone; and to be successful at anything, you will have to continually work to earn and keep it. Besides the hard work and dedication, there is another key ingredient that comes with being successful, and that is believing and trusting in Him. For when you do, He will, just like He did for Joseph, while in prison, give you success in whatever you do (see Genesis 39:23). #GodsSpeed
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Success does not just happen overnight, nor done alone; and to be successful at anything, you will have to continually work to earn and keep it. Besides the hard work and dedication, there is another key ingredient that comes with being successful, and that is believing and trusting in Him. For when you do, He will, just like He did for Joseph, while in prison, give you success in whatever you do (see Genesis 39:23). #GodsSpeed
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January 11, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why mind your own business?
Too many concern themselves with what others are doing. Peter was one of those kind of people. After three "denials of Christ" (see John 18:15-18; 25-27), Jesus said to Peter: "You must follow me" (21:22). Instead of listening, Peter immediately asked "What about him?" (21:21); and Jesus's responded back with "What is that to you?" (21:22). So, instead of concerning yourself with others business, might you consider doing what is asked of you and no questions asked. For the Lord simply asks His children "not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance" and "be holy in all that you do" (1 Peter 1:14-15). #StayInYourLane & #DoYou
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Too many concern themselves with what others are doing. Peter was one of those kind of people. After three "denials of Christ" (see John 18:15-18; 25-27), Jesus said to Peter: "You must follow me" (21:22). Instead of listening, Peter immediately asked "What about him?" (21:21); and Jesus's responded back with "What is that to you?" (21:22). So, instead of concerning yourself with others business, might you consider doing what is asked of you and no questions asked. For the Lord simply asks His children "not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance" and "be holy in all that you do" (1 Peter 1:14-15). #StayInYourLane & #DoYou
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January 10, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why include others in your prayers?
Prayer becomes even more powerful when you not only pray for yourself but for others as well. Nehemiah did just that. Seeing his fellow Israelites returning from seventy years of captivity "in great trouble and disgrace" (Nehemiah 1:3), he "sat down and wept...[and] mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven" (1:4); and eventually called his people to do so as well (see 9:1-37). So, if or as you pray, might you, too, remember others in your prayers. #PowerInNumbers
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Prayer becomes even more powerful when you not only pray for yourself but for others as well. Nehemiah did just that. Seeing his fellow Israelites returning from seventy years of captivity "in great trouble and disgrace" (Nehemiah 1:3), he "sat down and wept...[and] mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven" (1:4); and eventually called his people to do so as well (see 9:1-37). So, if or as you pray, might you, too, remember others in your prayers. #PowerInNumbers
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January 9, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
Why love?
Love can be hard; but it can also be the most wonderful thing that you will ever experience in your life. Showing the world love, through both word and action, is God. Openly and honestly, God has always shown His love and affection to everyone by letting them know that He has "loved you with an everlasting love; [and has] drawn you with unfailing kindness" (Jeremiah 31:3). So, as you consider your reasons to love, might you start by letting Him show you how much he loves you, and then, take and share it with others. #XOXOXO #BeLoved & #BeLove
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Love can be hard; but it can also be the most wonderful thing that you will ever experience in your life. Showing the world love, through both word and action, is God. Openly and honestly, God has always shown His love and affection to everyone by letting them know that He has "loved you with an everlasting love; [and has] drawn you with unfailing kindness" (Jeremiah 31:3). So, as you consider your reasons to love, might you start by letting Him show you how much he loves you, and then, take and share it with others. #XOXOXO #BeLoved & #BeLove
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January 8, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What sacrifices have you made or are willing to make?
Sacrificing without hesitation is one of the truest forms of love; and many do so without hesitation. One, in particular, is God's willingness to sacrifice His one and only son. "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). So, as you consider His personal sacrifice, along with the many others that do so on a daily basis, might you, too, put others, when you can, before yourself. #AltruisticActs
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Sacrificing without hesitation is one of the truest forms of love; and many do so without hesitation. One, in particular, is God's willingness to sacrifice His one and only son. "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). So, as you consider His personal sacrifice, along with the many others that do so on a daily basis, might you, too, put others, when you can, before yourself. #AltruisticActs
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January 7, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What needs restoring?
Time and circumstance can cause much to deteriorate, such as attitudes, relationships, finances, etc.; and if not addressed, they will only get worse. Taking for granted God's goodness were the people of Israel. After being given freedom and a land of plenty (see Psalm 80:8-11), they rebelled; and for doing so, He passed judgment on them (see 80:12-13). So, if you find yourself begin to spiral might you consider asking the Lord to restore you, just as the Israelites did, so that you may be saved (see 80:7). #BeRenewed
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Time and circumstance can cause much to deteriorate, such as attitudes, relationships, finances, etc.; and if not addressed, they will only get worse. Taking for granted God's goodness were the people of Israel. After being given freedom and a land of plenty (see Psalm 80:8-11), they rebelled; and for doing so, He passed judgment on them (see 80:12-13). So, if you find yourself begin to spiral might you consider asking the Lord to restore you, just as the Israelites did, so that you may be saved (see 80:7). #BeRenewed
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January 6, 2024
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What gifts do you take for granted?
When gifts are given, they are usually given with meaningful intent. Such were the gifts of "gold, frankincense and myrrh" (Matthew 2:11) that were brought to Jesus, after his birth. For each gift symbolized his life's purpose- kingship, worship and death and morning; and with these gifts you receive them every day, because of his love and sacrifice. So, every time that you receive or give a gift, might you always remember the ones that you have been given. #Grateful #Thankful & #Blessed
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When gifts are given, they are usually given with meaningful intent. Such were the gifts of "gold, frankincense and myrrh" (Matthew 2:11) that were brought to Jesus, after his birth. For each gift symbolized his life's purpose- kingship, worship and death and morning; and with these gifts you receive them every day, because of his love and sacrifice. So, every time that you receive or give a gift, might you always remember the ones that you have been given. #Grateful #Thankful & #Blessed
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