Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 86
June 12, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What can obedience offer?
When you make the conscious decision to disobey, most of the time, there are consequences. Choosing disobedience was Adam and Eve, as they ate from the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil" (Genesis 3:5; 2:17), the forbidden one (see 2:16-17); and doing so brought sin, shame and death to everyone (see 3:6-19). So, if you want to live freely and a life of joy and happiness, might you consider following the rules instead of breaking them. #Free #ButDisciplined
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When you make the conscious decision to disobey, most of the time, there are consequences. Choosing disobedience was Adam and Eve, as they ate from the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil" (Genesis 3:5; 2:17), the forbidden one (see 2:16-17); and doing so brought sin, shame and death to everyone (see 3:6-19). So, if you want to live freely and a life of joy and happiness, might you consider following the rules instead of breaking them. #Free #ButDisciplined
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June 11, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How present are you?
You are urged to be present, every day, and enjoy life, as it is very brief. Even as brief as it is, "He has given [you] new birth into a living hope" (1 Peter 1:3) so that you can continue living in to eternity. Might His assurance (see 1:25) provide you with the hope that you need to become present, each day, and in everything that you do. #DontMissIt
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You are urged to be present, every day, and enjoy life, as it is very brief. Even as brief as it is, "He has given [you] new birth into a living hope" (1 Peter 1:3) so that you can continue living in to eternity. Might His assurance (see 1:25) provide you with the hope that you need to become present, each day, and in everything that you do. #DontMissIt
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June 10, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What makes you hesitate or unsure of yourself? &/Or
What keeps holding you back?
Fear and doubt can hinder one from taking the next step, but it doesn't have to. Helping you take that next step is when you "submit to him" (Proverbs 3:6) and "lean not on your own understanding" (3:5). For, it is then, that "he will make your paths straight" (3:6), and you will be able to find the confidence that you need to overcome any fear or doubt. #FaceYourFears #WithConfidence & #Faith & #SeeWhatsInStoreForYou
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What keeps holding you back?
Fear and doubt can hinder one from taking the next step, but it doesn't have to. Helping you take that next step is when you "submit to him" (Proverbs 3:6) and "lean not on your own understanding" (3:5). For, it is then, that "he will make your paths straight" (3:6), and you will be able to find the confidence that you need to overcome any fear or doubt. #FaceYourFears #WithConfidence & #Faith & #SeeWhatsInStoreForYou
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June 9, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well protected are you?
Knowing that "in this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33), you can never have to much protection; and when you seek even more, "the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night" (Psalm 121:6), because "The LORD will keep you from all harm [and] will watch over your life" (121:7-8). So, if in need of some more SPF, might you consider getting yourself some-the more, the better the protection. #BeWellProtected
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Knowing that "in this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33), you can never have to much protection; and when you seek even more, "the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night" (Psalm 121:6), because "The LORD will keep you from all harm [and] will watch over your life" (121:7-8). So, if in need of some more SPF, might you consider getting yourself some-the more, the better the protection. #BeWellProtected
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June 8, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How will you react and respond to suffering?
You will suffer, as will everyone else; and in your suffering, you will be challenged by how you react and respond. At first, you may not react or respond well; but, in time, your "suffering [will produce] perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). So, when those challenging times arise, know that you will be able to endure, as there is "glory in [your] sufferings" (5:3). #StrengthInTheStruggle
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You will suffer, as will everyone else; and in your suffering, you will be challenged by how you react and respond. At first, you may not react or respond well; but, in time, your "suffering [will produce] perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). So, when those challenging times arise, know that you will be able to endure, as there is "glory in [your] sufferings" (5:3). #StrengthInTheStruggle
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June 7, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do and can you keep yourself and others accountable?
Many who misbehave are given chance after chance, without correction or consequence, and still continue to behave the same. Instead of allowing and continuing to enable bad behavior, Matthew provides perspective on how to approach bad behavior with accountability. He instructs, first, to "go and point out their fault, just between the two of you" (18:15); and if this does not work, secondly, have "one or two others" (18:16) step in. Lastly, if still not making a difference, take it to "the church" (18:17). Then, after three attempts, and no success, might you remove yourself from them, but continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. #TakeA3StrikeApproach
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Many who misbehave are given chance after chance, without correction or consequence, and still continue to behave the same. Instead of allowing and continuing to enable bad behavior, Matthew provides perspective on how to approach bad behavior with accountability. He instructs, first, to "go and point out their fault, just between the two of you" (18:15); and if this does not work, secondly, have "one or two others" (18:16) step in. Lastly, if still not making a difference, take it to "the church" (18:17). Then, after three attempts, and no success, might you remove yourself from them, but continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. #TakeA3StrikeApproach
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June 6, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What museum have you built?
Each person creates their own "museum"; and when we do, we create falsities in our lives that cause us to believe that they are righteous. Helping us to decipher what we should hold dear to or remove from our hearts is the Lord instructing us to "have no other gods before [him]" (Exodus 20:3) and "not bow down to them or worship them" (20:5). So, as you take stock of what's in your museum, might you consider "not [making] for yourself an image" (20:4). #TearDown & #Rebuild
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Each person creates their own "museum"; and when we do, we create falsities in our lives that cause us to believe that they are righteous. Helping us to decipher what we should hold dear to or remove from our hearts is the Lord instructing us to "have no other gods before [him]" (Exodus 20:3) and "not bow down to them or worship them" (20:5). So, as you take stock of what's in your museum, might you consider "not [making] for yourself an image" (20:4). #TearDown & #Rebuild
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ANW Product: A pocket purse of love. A Levis jean pocket and jean seams turned in to a purse. Accented with vintage buttons, stitch, red remnant cross stitch thread and flag boxers. All items are recycled, repurposed and renewed.
June 5, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What can seasons teach you?
Year after year, seasons come and go. Some may go by very quickly, while others linger longer. The ones that linger just might be trying to tell or teach you something. So, instead of fighting the lingering ones, might you, instead, embrace them and find out why; as "there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). #SeasonsForReasons
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Year after year, seasons come and go. Some may go by very quickly, while others linger longer. The ones that linger just might be trying to tell or teach you something. So, instead of fighting the lingering ones, might you, instead, embrace them and find out why; as "there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). #SeasonsForReasons
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June 4, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How willing are you to stand by and follow through with your words?
The world is filled with many who talk and very few that do. Similar to society is Peter, who boastfully proclaimed his loyalty to Jesus as he told Him that "[he would] lay down [his] life for [him]" (John 13:37). Then, "very truly", Jesus responded by saying that "before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!" (13:38). So, when you choose to take up your cross, may your words mean something; if not, they hold no value, to Him or anyone else (see Matthew 10:38). #DoRightByYourWords & #MakeThemWorthy
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The world is filled with many who talk and very few that do. Similar to society is Peter, who boastfully proclaimed his loyalty to Jesus as he told Him that "[he would] lay down [his] life for [him]" (John 13:37). Then, "very truly", Jesus responded by saying that "before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!" (13:38). So, when you choose to take up your cross, may your words mean something; if not, they hold no value, to Him or anyone else (see Matthew 10:38). #DoRightByYourWords & #MakeThemWorthy
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June 3, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What keeps you close or at a distance?
No matter the distance, and circumstance, help is never far away. For you are always within His reach, as "[he knows you]...[and is] familiar with all [your] ways" (Psalm 139:1-3). So, instead of questioning the distance and His availability, just like David did (see 139:7), might you reach out for help and not look for reasons not to. #ItsNeverTooLateOrFar
#AlwaysAvailable & #Accessible
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No matter the distance, and circumstance, help is never far away. For you are always within His reach, as "[he knows you]...[and is] familiar with all [your] ways" (Psalm 139:1-3). So, instead of questioning the distance and His availability, just like David did (see 139:7), might you reach out for help and not look for reasons not to. #ItsNeverTooLateOrFar
#AlwaysAvailable & #Accessible
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
#ANW Products: Simple and easy Summer goodness. Nothing like grilled brats, along with freshly chopped condiments and brioche buns.
