Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 81
July 31, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you follow the rules?
There are many rules that are created to be followed, and, even still, they are ignored. Also, not wanting to follow the rules, the Ten Commandments (see Deuteronomy 5:7-21), were the Israelites. So, if you are one that does not or struggles to follow the rules, might you consider taking "the decrees and laws" and "learn them and be sure to follow them" (5:1). For if you do, they will serve you, along with others, well. #RulesForAReason #ToGuide & #Protect
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There are many rules that are created to be followed, and, even still, they are ignored. Also, not wanting to follow the rules, the Ten Commandments (see Deuteronomy 5:7-21), were the Israelites. So, if you are one that does not or struggles to follow the rules, might you consider taking "the decrees and laws" and "learn them and be sure to follow them" (5:1). For if you do, they will serve you, along with others, well. #RulesForAReason #ToGuide & #Protect
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July 30, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What gets noticed? & What does it take to get noticed?
Everyone has to start somewhere; and if done right, you start at the bottom and work your way up. While doing so, much of what you do will be overlooked and go unnoticed, because what is visible will only be what is noticed. Fortunately, whether you are at the top or bottom, He sees everything, all of your works and efforts and works-nothing goes unnoticed. So, whatever the job, might you continue to do whatever it takes to get to where you are going, as the glory and honor comes from the overlooked and unseen works (see 1 Corinthians 12:22-24). #WorkingYourWayToTheTop #NoShortcuts & #LotsOfHardwork
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Everyone has to start somewhere; and if done right, you start at the bottom and work your way up. While doing so, much of what you do will be overlooked and go unnoticed, because what is visible will only be what is noticed. Fortunately, whether you are at the top or bottom, He sees everything, all of your works and efforts and works-nothing goes unnoticed. So, whatever the job, might you continue to do whatever it takes to get to where you are going, as the glory and honor comes from the overlooked and unseen works (see 1 Corinthians 12:22-24). #WorkingYourWayToTheTop #NoShortcuts & #LotsOfHardwork
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July 29, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Where do you go to find peace and quiet?
Being surrounded, daily, by life's constant noise can be deafening and distracting, thereby causing Monkey Brain. When Jesus needed time to think and talk to His Father, He "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16). So, might you find or go to your quiet place, often, in order to reset and refresh your mind, body and soul. #DoNotDisturb
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Being surrounded, daily, by life's constant noise can be deafening and distracting, thereby causing Monkey Brain. When Jesus needed time to think and talk to His Father, He "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16). So, might you find or go to your quiet place, often, in order to reset and refresh your mind, body and soul. #DoNotDisturb
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July 28, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What's your game plan?
When faced with situations or circumstances that involve dishonest, deceitful or malicious acts, you begin to question many things, just as Moses did, as he was faced with a great deal of oppression when trying to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (see Exodus 5:6-9). Despite the resistance and complaints (see 6:2), the Israelites, eventually, were freed. So, instead of quitting at the first sign of trouble or adversity, might you stay the course and learn to navigate through the challenges that are put in front of you. For if you remain steadfast, faithful, patient, and persevere, you will reap the benefits of your hard work, because "The Lord is [your] strength and [your] defense" (15:2). #WorthItInTheEnd
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When faced with situations or circumstances that involve dishonest, deceitful or malicious acts, you begin to question many things, just as Moses did, as he was faced with a great deal of oppression when trying to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (see Exodus 5:6-9). Despite the resistance and complaints (see 6:2), the Israelites, eventually, were freed. So, instead of quitting at the first sign of trouble or adversity, might you stay the course and learn to navigate through the challenges that are put in front of you. For if you remain steadfast, faithful, patient, and persevere, you will reap the benefits of your hard work, because "The Lord is [your] strength and [your] defense" (15:2). #WorthItInTheEnd
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July 27, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How much grace do you give?
Many have a tendency to judge, gossip and criticize others, even themselves, instead of giving grace. When doing so, most don't realize that they themselves don't deserve grace, as each one of us "by nature [is] deserving of wrath" (Ephesians 2:3). Fortunately, "it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith...not by works" (2:8-9). So, instead of passing judgment, spreading rumors or critiquing, might you remember to not be boastful (see 2:9), but gracious. #AboundingGrace #AnUnmeritedFavor
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Many have a tendency to judge, gossip and criticize others, even themselves, instead of giving grace. When doing so, most don't realize that they themselves don't deserve grace, as each one of us "by nature [is] deserving of wrath" (Ephesians 2:3). Fortunately, "it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith...not by works" (2:8-9). So, instead of passing judgment, spreading rumors or critiquing, might you remember to not be boastful (see 2:9), but gracious. #AboundingGrace #AnUnmeritedFavor
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July 26, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What kind of teammate are you?
There is more to being a teammate than just skill alone. Besides skill, a teammate also encourages, remains disciplined and prayerful (see 1 Peter 4:7), looks after the team (see 4:8), "offers hospitality...without grumbling" (4:7), does whatever needs to be done (see 4:10-11) and remains "strong, firm and steadfast" (5:10), and even when challenged or faced with adversity. So, when considering what kind of teammate you are, might you also take a look at the many other necessary attributes needed, not just skill alone. For the more qualities one possesses, besides skill, the more vital and invaluable you are to a team. #TheWholePackage & #ANoDoubter
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There is more to being a teammate than just skill alone. Besides skill, a teammate also encourages, remains disciplined and prayerful (see 1 Peter 4:7), looks after the team (see 4:8), "offers hospitality...without grumbling" (4:7), does whatever needs to be done (see 4:10-11) and remains "strong, firm and steadfast" (5:10), and even when challenged or faced with adversity. So, when considering what kind of teammate you are, might you also take a look at the many other necessary attributes needed, not just skill alone. For the more qualities one possesses, besides skill, the more vital and invaluable you are to a team. #TheWholePackage & #ANoDoubter
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July 25, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you get through your grief?
No one can understand another's grief, except for The One who became human and willingly sacrificed his own self for the entire world. His sacrifice allows him to be able to identify with every soul and "wipe away every tear" (Revelation 21:4). So, if in need of comfort and understanding, might you let Him in to help. #LightenTheLoad
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No one can understand another's grief, except for The One who became human and willingly sacrificed his own self for the entire world. His sacrifice allows him to be able to identify with every soul and "wipe away every tear" (Revelation 21:4). So, if in need of comfort and understanding, might you let Him in to help. #LightenTheLoad
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July 24, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What can grief provide you?
Through grief, hope and strength can be found. For those "who have fallen asleep in Him" (1 Thessalonians 4:14), He promises to keep them under his ever-loving care. So, might you "not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope" (4:13), but, instead, remain hopeful and become stronger during your times of sorrow. #HopeInSadness & #StrengthInWeakness
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Through grief, hope and strength can be found. For those "who have fallen asleep in Him" (1 Thessalonians 4:14), He promises to keep them under his ever-loving care. So, might you "not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope" (4:13), but, instead, remain hopeful and become stronger during your times of sorrow. #HopeInSadness & #StrengthInWeakness
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July 23, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What prompts you to pray continually?
Prayer has the power to change lives, even the world, especially when it is done "constantly" and "at all times" (Romans 1:9-10), just as Paul did for the church in Rome. Besides the church, Paul also prayed for his friends, Philemon and Timothy, telling them that he always remembered them "in [his] prayers" (Philemon 1:4) and praying for them "night and day" (2 Timothy 1:3). So, instead of making the occasional prayer, might you consider finding consistency and regularity when you pray. #DailyPrayer
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Prayer has the power to change lives, even the world, especially when it is done "constantly" and "at all times" (Romans 1:9-10), just as Paul did for the church in Rome. Besides the church, Paul also prayed for his friends, Philemon and Timothy, telling them that he always remembered them "in [his] prayers" (Philemon 1:4) and praying for them "night and day" (2 Timothy 1:3). So, instead of making the occasional prayer, might you consider finding consistency and regularity when you pray. #DailyPrayer
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July 22, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What will it take for you to see others for who they truly are?
There are those who will go to any length and do anything within their control to get what they want, at the cost of another. For when this happens, may you "be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18 KIV) and "receive [the] power" (Acts 1:8) that you need to rise above and "bear the fruit of the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22-23) in order to reach your "passions and desires" (5:24). #BearMuchFruit
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There are those who will go to any length and do anything within their control to get what they want, at the cost of another. For when this happens, may you "be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18 KIV) and "receive [the] power" (Acts 1:8) that you need to rise above and "bear the fruit of the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22-23) in order to reach your "passions and desires" (5:24). #BearMuchFruit
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