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November 19, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you handle the thorns?
Thorns, just like David's (see 2 Corinthians 12:7), have a way of breaking you down and bringing you to your knees, leaving you desperate and hopeless. But, in these dim and grim moments, is when you become strongest, as He reveals, through grace, his power in your weakness (see 12:9). So, when the thorns take hold, might you know, with confidence, that "when [you] are weak, [you] are strong" (12:10). #RemoveTheBarbs
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Thorns, just like David's (see 2 Corinthians 12:7), have a way of breaking you down and bringing you to your knees, leaving you desperate and hopeless. But, in these dim and grim moments, is when you become strongest, as He reveals, through grace, his power in your weakness (see 12:9). So, when the thorns take hold, might you know, with confidence, that "when [you] are weak, [you] are strong" (12:10). #RemoveTheBarbs
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November 18, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warriora
What truth(s) do you need to hear or share?
The truth is never easy to hear or share, but there are moments when it is necessary. Those who receive the truth, take and grow from it; and those that don't, take offense and ignore it, just like Cain did. After God rejected Cain's offering (see Genesis 4:3), Cain took offense and became "very angry" (4:5) and ignored Him thereafter. Regardless of the outcome, might you, too, be the one that cares enough to "speak the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15 NLT), and receive it as well. #ManUp & #TakeIt
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The truth is never easy to hear or share, but there are moments when it is necessary. Those who receive the truth, take and grow from it; and those that don't, take offense and ignore it, just like Cain did. After God rejected Cain's offering (see Genesis 4:3), Cain took offense and became "very angry" (4:5) and ignored Him thereafter. Regardless of the outcome, might you, too, be the one that cares enough to "speak the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15 NLT), and receive it as well. #ManUp & #TakeIt
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November 17, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How blessed are you?
Blessings are yours, every day. Offering you "to be holy and blameless" (Ephesians 1:4), "adoption to sonship" (v. 5), "grace" (v. 6), "forgiveness of sins" (v. 7) and "wisdom and understanding" (v. 😎 is the Lord. Because "in him...[you] were...chosen...that [you] might be for the praise of his glory" (v. 11 & 14). So, if you want to fully enjoy "the mystery of his will" (v. 9), "spiritual blessings" (V. 3), might you consider taking the time, with Him, to experience them to the fullest. #DailyBlessings
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Blessings are yours, every day. Offering you "to be holy and blameless" (Ephesians 1:4), "adoption to sonship" (v. 5), "grace" (v. 6), "forgiveness of sins" (v. 7) and "wisdom and understanding" (v. 😎 is the Lord. Because "in him...[you] were...chosen...that [you] might be for the praise of his glory" (v. 11 & 14). So, if you want to fully enjoy "the mystery of his will" (v. 9), "spiritual blessings" (V. 3), might you consider taking the time, with Him, to experience them to the fullest. #DailyBlessings
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November 16, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What's your story?
Testimonies are proof that reveal "his awesome deeds for mankind" (Psalm 66:5). For some have been "rescued" (v. 6), "preserved" (v. 9) and "tested" and "refined" (v. 10); and me, saved. So, if you want to know more about what God has done and can do, you can seek His word and "let me tell you what he has done for me" (v. 16). #MindfulMeditationsOfANurseWarrior #DailyMeditationsOfANurseWarrior #ANW3Photos #ANWEats & #ANWRRRProducts
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Testimonies are proof that reveal "his awesome deeds for mankind" (Psalm 66:5). For some have been "rescued" (v. 6), "preserved" (v. 9) and "tested" and "refined" (v. 10); and me, saved. So, if you want to know more about what God has done and can do, you can seek His word and "let me tell you what he has done for me" (v. 16). #MindfulMeditationsOfANurseWarrior #DailyMeditationsOfANurseWarrior #ANW3Photos #ANWEats & #ANWRRRProducts
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November 15, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you handle interruptions?
Interruptions happen and can leave you frantic and overwhelmed. Unexpectedly visiting Martha, Mary and Lazarus was Jesus and his disciples. Instead of sitting down to visit with Jesus, like Mary did, Martha made preparations. Unfortunately, Martha lost sight of what truly mattered, Jesus. So, instead of "being worried and upset about many things", especially when interruptions happen, might you remember that "few things are needed", really "only one" (Luke 10:41-42). #EmbraceAndSavorTheInterruptions & #Unexpected
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Interruptions happen and can leave you frantic and overwhelmed. Unexpectedly visiting Martha, Mary and Lazarus was Jesus and his disciples. Instead of sitting down to visit with Jesus, like Mary did, Martha made preparations. Unfortunately, Martha lost sight of what truly mattered, Jesus. So, instead of "being worried and upset about many things", especially when interruptions happen, might you remember that "few things are needed", really "only one" (Luke 10:41-42). #EmbraceAndSavorTheInterruptions & #Unexpected
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November 14, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What can failure teach you?
At one time or another, you will fail; and there is no shame in that. Even God "[forgives] all of [the] wickedness" and "[remembers]...sins no more" (Jeremiah 31:34). So, when you do fail, might you consider asking for forgiveness, give yourself grace and then take your failures and turn them in to successes. #LifesGreatestLessons
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At one time or another, you will fail; and there is no shame in that. Even God "[forgives] all of [the] wickedness" and "[remembers]...sins no more" (Jeremiah 31:34). So, when you do fail, might you consider asking for forgiveness, give yourself grace and then take your failures and turn them in to successes. #LifesGreatestLessons
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November 13, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can daily prayer impact your life?
When taken seriously, prayer becomes a life line. Knowing how powerful prayer is was Hezekiah, the king of Judah. When the king became ill, he "turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD" (2 Kings 20:2). For doing so, he was granted another 15 years. God hears all requests, especially "the righteous", as "his ears are attentive to their prayers" (1 Peter 3:12). So, instead of using prayer as a last resort, might you, too, consider taking prayer seriously and see how it can help you through every facet of your life. #AlwaysPrayerful
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When taken seriously, prayer becomes a life line. Knowing how powerful prayer is was Hezekiah, the king of Judah. When the king became ill, he "turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD" (2 Kings 20:2). For doing so, he was granted another 15 years. God hears all requests, especially "the righteous", as "his ears are attentive to their prayers" (1 Peter 3:12). So, instead of using prayer as a last resort, might you, too, consider taking prayer seriously and see how it can help you through every facet of your life. #AlwaysPrayerful
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November 12, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What keeps holding you back or from grabbing hold?
Many hesitate to act or assert themselves, when it comes to needing help; but a certain woman did not. Weakened, but making her way through a crowd, was a woman determined to "touch [Jesus'] cloak" and "be healed" (Matthew 9:21), regardless of facing consequences by Jewish law who had labeled her unclean and a threat to others (see Leviticus 15:25-27). For being brave and bold, and having faith, He welcomed her and came to her aid. May you, too, have the courage and faith to step up, "cling to" and be "touched" by someone who will never reject but always help you. #GrabHold & #NeverLetGo
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Many hesitate to act or assert themselves, when it comes to needing help; but a certain woman did not. Weakened, but making her way through a crowd, was a woman determined to "touch [Jesus'] cloak" and "be healed" (Matthew 9:21), regardless of facing consequences by Jewish law who had labeled her unclean and a threat to others (see Leviticus 15:25-27). For being brave and bold, and having faith, He welcomed her and came to her aid. May you, too, have the courage and faith to step up, "cling to" and be "touched" by someone who will never reject but always help you. #GrabHold & #NeverLetGo
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November 11, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How lucky are you?
Many put their luck in objects that do not serve them well. Doing so was the Israelites, as they used "the ark of the LORD's covenant" (1 Samuel 4:3) to try and win a battle. In doing so, the Philistine army seized the ark (see 4:10-11). So, if you truly want to be blessed, might you "not yield [your] glory to another" or an object, but to something that is real, "the LORD" (Isaiah 42:8), as He is the source of all your blessings. #AlwaysBlessed
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Many put their luck in objects that do not serve them well. Doing so was the Israelites, as they used "the ark of the LORD's covenant" (1 Samuel 4:3) to try and win a battle. In doing so, the Philistine army seized the ark (see 4:10-11). So, if you truly want to be blessed, might you "not yield [your] glory to another" or an object, but to something that is real, "the LORD" (Isaiah 42:8), as He is the source of all your blessings. #AlwaysBlessed
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November 10, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you love the hard to love?
There is nothing more difficult than to love those who are hard to love; nonetheless, you are encouraged to do it. Helping you to do so is through prayer; and when you do, God will help open your heart and mind so that you can "pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:28). For, in time, with prayer, you will be able to see these individuals through God's eyes and heart and help you to love them despite their unloveable qualities. #LoveThemAnyway
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There is nothing more difficult than to love those who are hard to love; nonetheless, you are encouraged to do it. Helping you to do so is through prayer; and when you do, God will help open your heart and mind so that you can "pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:28). For, in time, with prayer, you will be able to see these individuals through God's eyes and heart and help you to love them despite their unloveable qualities. #LoveThemAnyway
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