Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 88
May 24, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What can routine offer?
When work and life become routine, they can, sometimes, feel mundane, "meaningless" and ungratifying (see Ecclesiastes 2:21). King Solomon had similar feelings; but eventually recognized that routine, such at eating, drinking and working (see 2:24), is a blessing. May you, too, see and realize that your daily routine can truly be a blessing (see 3:13) and not a bore. #SimplySatisfying
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When work and life become routine, they can, sometimes, feel mundane, "meaningless" and ungratifying (see Ecclesiastes 2:21). King Solomon had similar feelings; but eventually recognized that routine, such at eating, drinking and working (see 2:24), is a blessing. May you, too, see and realize that your daily routine can truly be a blessing (see 3:13) and not a bore. #SimplySatisfying
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May 23, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How often do you have to pinch yourself?
There are circumstances that "seem too good to be true", and most, if not all of the time, they are, as trickery has a way of making the deceptive believable. But, when it comes to God, nothing is ever too good to be true, because it always is. Peter experienced God's power and deliverance when an angel came and released him from prison and potential death (see Acts 12:2, 4). So, if you really want to know the difference between what is true and not, might you "wake up,...rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you" (Ephesians 5:14). #NoMorePinching
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There are circumstances that "seem too good to be true", and most, if not all of the time, they are, as trickery has a way of making the deceptive believable. But, when it comes to God, nothing is ever too good to be true, because it always is. Peter experienced God's power and deliverance when an angel came and released him from prison and potential death (see Acts 12:2, 4). So, if you really want to know the difference between what is true and not, might you "wake up,...rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you" (Ephesians 5:14). #NoMorePinching
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May 22, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How willing are you to tell the truth?
Many struggle to tell the truth, even when bearing witness to life events. Bearing witness to the last supper with Jesus, along with Jesus's agony in Gethsemane, crucifixion and resurrection, was John, who "[testified] to these things and who wrote them down" (John 21:24). But, even still, today, these events are either denied or altered by many. So, as you bear witness to life events, may you choose to share the whole truth and nothing but the truth of "what you have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us" (1 John 1:3). #SpeakOnlyTruth
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Many struggle to tell the truth, even when bearing witness to life events. Bearing witness to the last supper with Jesus, along with Jesus's agony in Gethsemane, crucifixion and resurrection, was John, who "[testified] to these things and who wrote them down" (John 21:24). But, even still, today, these events are either denied or altered by many. So, as you bear witness to life events, may you choose to share the whole truth and nothing but the truth of "what you have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us" (1 John 1:3). #SpeakOnlyTruth
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May 21, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What will you choose to do?
Every choice comes with responsibility and consequence, along with a trickle-down effect, just like Jacob's when he chose to have "an ornate robe" (Genesis 37:3) made for his son, Joseph (see 37:4 & 28, 50:20, 39:1-12 & 41). So, as you continue to make choices, may each one of them matter, because if they don't they could have everlasting and residual effects, not only for yourself but others as well. #MakingMeaningfulAndMindfulChoices
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Every choice comes with responsibility and consequence, along with a trickle-down effect, just like Jacob's when he chose to have "an ornate robe" (Genesis 37:3) made for his son, Joseph (see 37:4 & 28, 50:20, 39:1-12 & 41). So, as you continue to make choices, may each one of them matter, because if they don't they could have everlasting and residual effects, not only for yourself but others as well. #MakingMeaningfulAndMindfulChoices
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May 20, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you keep in touch?
Regardless of how busy you are, you have the time to make a call or check in with someone. If not, it just becomes an excuse. For relationships need nurtured, and if not, they will not survive. Helping you to do so comes by way of prayer. For they do not need "to be seen by others" (Matthew 6:5) or have "many words" (6:7), as He already knows what you need "before you ask him" (6:8). So, if you want to maintain any relationship, might you "pray to your Father" (6:6). #WorthYourTimeAndEffort & #KeepTheConversationGoing
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Regardless of how busy you are, you have the time to make a call or check in with someone. If not, it just becomes an excuse. For relationships need nurtured, and if not, they will not survive. Helping you to do so comes by way of prayer. For they do not need "to be seen by others" (Matthew 6:5) or have "many words" (6:7), as He already knows what you need "before you ask him" (6:8). So, if you want to maintain any relationship, might you "pray to your Father" (6:6). #WorthYourTimeAndEffort & #KeepTheConversationGoing
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May 19, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you still be heard?
Many voices go unheard, as they are drowned out by the complainers of the world. Fortunately, even when silenced, you are still heard, as He turns his ear to you (see Psalm 116:2) when he hears your voice and cry for mercy (see 116:1-2). For He is "gracious and righteous", "full of compassion" and "protects" (see 116:5-6), at all times. So, might you find comfort, along with strength, peace and "rest" (see 116:7), in Him, even in all of the white noise. #AlwaysHeard
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Many voices go unheard, as they are drowned out by the complainers of the world. Fortunately, even when silenced, you are still heard, as He turns his ear to you (see Psalm 116:2) when he hears your voice and cry for mercy (see 116:1-2). For He is "gracious and righteous", "full of compassion" and "protects" (see 116:5-6), at all times. So, might you find comfort, along with strength, peace and "rest" (see 116:7), in Him, even in all of the white noise. #AlwaysHeard
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May 18, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Who cares?
There is no greater feeling than to be loved and cared for, by another, in both good times and bad. If thinking you have no one that cares, think again. For "the LORD takes great delight in his people" (Psalm 149:4), and "in his love he will...rejoice over you with singing" (Zephaniah 3:17). So, might you know that you have someone who, too, feels both your joy and pain, and will always love and delight in you. #Loved & #Celebrated & #SingingYourPraises
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There is no greater feeling than to be loved and cared for, by another, in both good times and bad. If thinking you have no one that cares, think again. For "the LORD takes great delight in his people" (Psalm 149:4), and "in his love he will...rejoice over you with singing" (Zephaniah 3:17). So, might you know that you have someone who, too, feels both your joy and pain, and will always love and delight in you. #Loved & #Celebrated & #SingingYourPraises
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May 17, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Why are names worth knowing?
Many are not seen, valued or recognized; and feeling like one of the many were the Israelites who were held captive, for some time, in the wilderness. But, the difference was that God did not forget about them and knew each one "by name" (Isaiah 43:1). So, even if the world does not know who you are, know that He does and always will as "you are precious and honored in [his] sight" and "[loved]" (43:4). #AlwaysSeen #Valued & #Recognized & #NotJustAnotherFace
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Many are not seen, valued or recognized; and feeling like one of the many were the Israelites who were held captive, for some time, in the wilderness. But, the difference was that God did not forget about them and knew each one "by name" (Isaiah 43:1). So, even if the world does not know who you are, know that He does and always will as "you are precious and honored in [his] sight" and "[loved]" (43:4). #AlwaysSeen #Valued & #Recognized & #NotJustAnotherFace
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May 16, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you know yourself?
Many wander aimlessly, meander or flounder as they try to find their way in this world; and if you are one of those individuals, you might consider looking to someone who can help you find your true self. For it is when you choose to "receive him" that you are "[given] the right to become [a child] of God" (John 1:12), thereby leading you to who you are. So, might you seek to receive and find out. #FindYourself
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Many wander aimlessly, meander or flounder as they try to find their way in this world; and if you are one of those individuals, you might consider looking to someone who can help you find your true self. For it is when you choose to "receive him" that you are "[given] the right to become [a child] of God" (John 1:12), thereby leading you to who you are. So, might you seek to receive and find out. #FindYourself
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May 15, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What causes you to stop and wonder?
Whatever it may be, just "lift up your eyes and look to the heavens" (Isaiah 40:26). For it is He who intentionally and intricately created everything in this universe for you to enjoy. So, as you continue to partake and enjoy His immeasurable creation, might you remember to give thanks. #BoundlessBlessings
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Whatever it may be, just "lift up your eyes and look to the heavens" (Isaiah 40:26). For it is He who intentionally and intricately created everything in this universe for you to enjoy. So, as you continue to partake and enjoy His immeasurable creation, might you remember to give thanks. #BoundlessBlessings
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