Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 78
August 29, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you get some much needed rest?
Life, circumstance and people will keep coming at you and mentally, physically and spiritually wear you out. Thinking you can just walk away, think again, as it will still be there waiting for you. Although, if you chose to "come to [him]...[he] will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Such rest is one that is guaranteed and everlasting because He never waivers or changes. So, if in need of some true rest, might you seek The One who can give you the rest that you need at all times and in every situation. #BeRefreshed & #Unburdened
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Life, circumstance and people will keep coming at you and mentally, physically and spiritually wear you out. Thinking you can just walk away, think again, as it will still be there waiting for you. Although, if you chose to "come to [him]...[he] will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Such rest is one that is guaranteed and everlasting because He never waivers or changes. So, if in need of some true rest, might you seek The One who can give you the rest that you need at all times and in every situation. #BeRefreshed & #Unburdened
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August 28, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you handle loss?
One day you may have it all, and the next day, nothing. Experiencing both were Cesar and Job. Cesar, a successful business owner, one moment, and the next, his assets were seized by the government and he lost everything. For Job, he lost servants, livestock, his children (see Job 1:13-22) and his health (see 2:7-8); and through it all, he "did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing" (1:22). Instead, he, like Cesar, trusted in the Lord and praised Him, even knowing that the Lord, besides giving also takes (see 1:21). So, when you experience loss, might you consider still praising and putting your trust in to someone who will see you through every loss and sustain you. #Give & #Take #AllForGood
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One day you may have it all, and the next day, nothing. Experiencing both were Cesar and Job. Cesar, a successful business owner, one moment, and the next, his assets were seized by the government and he lost everything. For Job, he lost servants, livestock, his children (see Job 1:13-22) and his health (see 2:7-8); and through it all, he "did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing" (1:22). Instead, he, like Cesar, trusted in the Lord and praised Him, even knowing that the Lord, besides giving also takes (see 1:21). So, when you experience loss, might you consider still praising and putting your trust in to someone who will see you through every loss and sustain you. #Give & #Take #AllForGood
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August 27, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you handle disappointment?
You will be disappointed, just as King David was, as God chose his son, Solomon, to "build a house" (1 Chronicles 28:2), instead of him. In lieu of being malicious, resentful and hateful, David remained composed and graceful, and encouraged his son to "be strong and courageous, and do the work...for the LORD God is with you" (28:20). So, when disappointment happens, might you take it and turn to someone who "cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7) and never disappoints. For He will help you handle the disappointment, as he did David, and channel it in such as way that will allow you to turn it in to growth and fuel you for what lies ahead. #LetHimStokeTheFlames
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You will be disappointed, just as King David was, as God chose his son, Solomon, to "build a house" (1 Chronicles 28:2), instead of him. In lieu of being malicious, resentful and hateful, David remained composed and graceful, and encouraged his son to "be strong and courageous, and do the work...for the LORD God is with you" (28:20). So, when disappointment happens, might you take it and turn to someone who "cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7) and never disappoints. For He will help you handle the disappointment, as he did David, and channel it in such as way that will allow you to turn it in to growth and fuel you for what lies ahead. #LetHimStokeTheFlames
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August 26, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you remain resilient?
There will be moments when you may be "scorned by everyone, despised by the people" (Psalm 22:6), "[mocked]"...as "they hurl insults" (22:7), and surrounded by "many bulls" (22:12), "roaring lions" (22:13), "dogs" (22:16) and/or encircled by "a pack of villains" (22:16), all wanting you to give up, lay down and quit, thereby causing you to question yourself; and possibly, if a believer, feel abandoned, just like David (see 22:1). Despite such ridicule, you are never alone, as "He has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one;...but has listened to his cry for help" (22:22) and always answers. #NearAndDear & #ReadyToHelp
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There will be moments when you may be "scorned by everyone, despised by the people" (Psalm 22:6), "[mocked]"...as "they hurl insults" (22:7), and surrounded by "many bulls" (22:12), "roaring lions" (22:13), "dogs" (22:16) and/or encircled by "a pack of villains" (22:16), all wanting you to give up, lay down and quit, thereby causing you to question yourself; and possibly, if a believer, feel abandoned, just like David (see 22:1). Despite such ridicule, you are never alone, as "He has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one;...but has listened to his cry for help" (22:22) and always answers. #NearAndDear & #ReadyToHelp
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August 25, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How many true friends do you really have?
Honestly, if you are lucky enough, you might be able to count your true friends on one hand or maybe only one finger. If you do have a true friend, they are always present. They laugh, share and even cry with you. Also human once, "Jesus wept" (John 11:35) too, as He shared and showed his love to his friend Lazarus. So, if you are not lucky enough to have a true friend, might you turn to someone, Jesus, who wants to be your friend forever. #ATrueFriend
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Honestly, if you are lucky enough, you might be able to count your true friends on one hand or maybe only one finger. If you do have a true friend, they are always present. They laugh, share and even cry with you. Also human once, "Jesus wept" (John 11:35) too, as He shared and showed his love to his friend Lazarus. So, if you are not lucky enough to have a true friend, might you turn to someone, Jesus, who wants to be your friend forever. #ATrueFriend
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August 24, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you respond to failure?
One of the best teachers in life is failure. Many fear it; but those who embrace it thrive and rise. For those who have the courage to face and take it, they do so because He gives them the "power, love and self-discipline" through the Spirit (2 Timothy 1:7) to do so. So, might you choose to live boldly and confidently and "fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you" (1:6). #FailureIsFuel
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One of the best teachers in life is failure. Many fear it; but those who embrace it thrive and rise. For those who have the courage to face and take it, they do so because He gives them the "power, love and self-discipline" through the Spirit (2 Timothy 1:7) to do so. So, might you choose to live boldly and confidently and "fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you" (1:6). #FailureIsFuel
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August 23, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you behave?
In everything that you do and say, someone is always watching and listening, and God being one of them. Witnessing Cain take Abel's life was God. For doing so, Cain's actions caused him to be "under a curse and driven from the ground" and remembered as the one "who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother" (1 John 3:12). As for Abel, he is remembered by "by faith" and "still speaks" (Hebrews 11:4). So, might you consider always putting your best foot forward, in everything that you say and do, so when people talk they will speak well of you. #AlwaysOnYourBestBehavior & #WellThoughtOf
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In everything that you do and say, someone is always watching and listening, and God being one of them. Witnessing Cain take Abel's life was God. For doing so, Cain's actions caused him to be "under a curse and driven from the ground" and remembered as the one "who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother" (1 John 3:12). As for Abel, he is remembered by "by faith" and "still speaks" (Hebrews 11:4). So, might you consider always putting your best foot forward, in everything that you say and do, so when people talk they will speak well of you. #AlwaysOnYourBestBehavior & #WellThoughtOf
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August 22, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well built is your home?
Much goes in to building a home that will last. Acknowledging such a place is Paul, as he recognizes the church through the "members of his household" (Ephesians 2:19-22) and its ability to keep the gates of hell from prevailing against it (see Matthew 16:18). So, if your home needs strengthened, might you seek a dwelling that provides you with the right tools to do so. #BuiltToLast
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Much goes in to building a home that will last. Acknowledging such a place is Paul, as he recognizes the church through the "members of his household" (Ephesians 2:19-22) and its ability to keep the gates of hell from prevailing against it (see Matthew 16:18). So, if your home needs strengthened, might you seek a dwelling that provides you with the right tools to do so. #BuiltToLast
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August 21, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Why offer encouragement?
There is nothing better than to receive encouraging words, from someone, especially after hearing disappointing news or having a tough day. For David, encouragement came from Jonathan, Saul's son, and Saul being the one who wanted to take David's life. Jonathan told David to "[not] be afraid. My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this" (1 Samuel 23:17). So, if you take the time to notice and/or given the chance, might you "encourage...another and build...[them] up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11). #ShowSomeLove & #MakeSomeonesDay
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There is nothing better than to receive encouraging words, from someone, especially after hearing disappointing news or having a tough day. For David, encouragement came from Jonathan, Saul's son, and Saul being the one who wanted to take David's life. Jonathan told David to "[not] be afraid. My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this" (1 Samuel 23:17). So, if you take the time to notice and/or given the chance, might you "encourage...another and build...[them] up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11). #ShowSomeLove & #MakeSomeonesDay
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August 20, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What margins do you set for yourself?
The fast pace of living can eat you up and spit you out, if you are not careful. In order to slow down and take a breath is to find some distance, space and time for yourself. Tasked with leading "stubborn and rebellious" (Exodus 33:5 NLT) people, Moses "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (5:16) and would speak to the Lord "face to face, as one speaks to a friend" (33:11). So, instead of trying to keep up with everything and everyone, might you find a pace that allows you to carve out moments, as needed, to restore and renew your mind, body and soul. #SlowDown #StepAway & #SeekSolitudeAndSpace
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The fast pace of living can eat you up and spit you out, if you are not careful. In order to slow down and take a breath is to find some distance, space and time for yourself. Tasked with leading "stubborn and rebellious" (Exodus 33:5 NLT) people, Moses "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (5:16) and would speak to the Lord "face to face, as one speaks to a friend" (33:11). So, instead of trying to keep up with everything and everyone, might you find a pace that allows you to carve out moments, as needed, to restore and renew your mind, body and soul. #SlowDown #StepAway & #SeekSolitudeAndSpace
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