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May 14, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What does it take to live well?
Living a life worthy of God (see 1 Thessalonians 2:12) is not for the faint of heart; and in order to do so, one must be willing to put in the hard work, day in and day out. Noted for living such a life is Paul, as he speaks to raising children (see 2:7, 11). Despite the challenges that come with parenting, we, as parents, do so because of our profound love for them (see 2:8). So, may you continue to work and love tirelessly, for your constant hard work, dedication and sacrifice will be worth it. #NeverGiveUp #NeverStop & #NeverQuit
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Living a life worthy of God (see 1 Thessalonians 2:12) is not for the faint of heart; and in order to do so, one must be willing to put in the hard work, day in and day out. Noted for living such a life is Paul, as he speaks to raising children (see 2:7, 11). Despite the challenges that come with parenting, we, as parents, do so because of our profound love for them (see 2:8). So, may you continue to work and love tirelessly, for your constant hard work, dedication and sacrifice will be worth it. #NeverGiveUp #NeverStop & #NeverQuit
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May 13, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What are key ingredients to winning?
Winning becomes very difficult, almost impossible, when you are consumed with yourself and become angry, jealous and have sharp disagreements with one another, just as the Romans did (see Romans 12:18). For winning becomes possible when you are "devoted to one another in love" and "honor one another above [yourself]" (12:10). May your life be blessed with many victories, W's. #Sacrifice & #Love
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Winning becomes very difficult, almost impossible, when you are consumed with yourself and become angry, jealous and have sharp disagreements with one another, just as the Romans did (see Romans 12:18). For winning becomes possible when you are "devoted to one another in love" and "honor one another above [yourself]" (12:10). May your life be blessed with many victories, W's. #Sacrifice & #Love
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May 12, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you react to unfavorable words and actions of others?
Easy to say, but a lot of times very difficult to do are the words in James. For "everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires" (1:19-20). So, might you make a conscious effort and try to "do what [James] says" (1:22). #RetaliateWithKindness
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Easy to say, but a lot of times very difficult to do are the words in James. For "everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires" (1:19-20). So, might you make a conscious effort and try to "do what [James] says" (1:22). #RetaliateWithKindness
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May 11, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you know that you are seen and matter?
Nothing about you goes unnoticed, your triumphs, failures, dreams and future, every small and intimate detail, or is deemed insignificant. For "his understanding has no limit" (Psalm 147:5). So, if find yourself feeling invisible and unimportant, know that you are noticed and matter. #Seen & #Significant
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Nothing about you goes unnoticed, your triumphs, failures, dreams and future, every small and intimate detail, or is deemed insignificant. For "his understanding has no limit" (Psalm 147:5). So, if find yourself feeling invisible and unimportant, know that you are noticed and matter. #Seen & #Significant
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May 10, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What do you struggle to believe in?
Many believe, but more don't believe, in many things, especially Him, as they struggle with what they do not see. Jacob had those same struggles as he grappled, all night, with "a man" (Genesis 32:24); and, by dawn, became blessed (see 32:28-29), "saw God face to face" and "was spared" (32:30). So, instead of dismissing what is unseen, might you consider taking a leap of faith, just as you probably have done with your own likeness, to overcome your fears and dispel your doubts, through His Word, for a chance to believe in something that is real and true. #BelievingIsSeeing
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Many believe, but more don't believe, in many things, especially Him, as they struggle with what they do not see. Jacob had those same struggles as he grappled, all night, with "a man" (Genesis 32:24); and, by dawn, became blessed (see 32:28-29), "saw God face to face" and "was spared" (32:30). So, instead of dismissing what is unseen, might you consider taking a leap of faith, just as you probably have done with your own likeness, to overcome your fears and dispel your doubts, through His Word, for a chance to believe in something that is real and true. #BelievingIsSeeing
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May 9, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How much do you want others to know your name?
Being recognized, by your name, can either be favorable or unfavorable, as your actions determine how well you are known. For Mary, it wasn't until after Jesus said her name that she recognized him (see John 20:16); and, then, "cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni'!" (20:16), in joy, for she knew what he had just done for her and the entire world. So, might you remember that your name is all that you have, and once you tarnish it, it becomes very difficult to change or overcome how you are known; but if you live well, you will be forever remembered. #ALegacyToBeProudOf
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Being recognized, by your name, can either be favorable or unfavorable, as your actions determine how well you are known. For Mary, it wasn't until after Jesus said her name that she recognized him (see John 20:16); and, then, "cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni'!" (20:16), in joy, for she knew what he had just done for her and the entire world. So, might you remember that your name is all that you have, and once you tarnish it, it becomes very difficult to change or overcome how you are known; but if you live well, you will be forever remembered. #ALegacyToBeProudOf
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May 8, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you find the truth?
So much information circulates and becomes distorted and misconstrued, thereby leading to misinformation and untruths. To avoid spreading misinformation, Luke "carefully investigated everything from the beginning" (1:3) and documented only facts. So, might you, too, become a good citizen (see Romans 13:1-7), like Luke, and not spread misinformation but the truth. #StickToTheFacts
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So much information circulates and becomes distorted and misconstrued, thereby leading to misinformation and untruths. To avoid spreading misinformation, Luke "carefully investigated everything from the beginning" (1:3) and documented only facts. So, might you, too, become a good citizen (see Romans 13:1-7), like Luke, and not spread misinformation but the truth. #StickToTheFacts
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May 7, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can your brokenness be healed?
Healing needs to begin, before you can move forward. For me, healing came when I found someone who brought healing to my brokenness (see Isaiah 61:1), as He bound up my broken heart and comforted me as I mourned (see 61:1-2). So, if you are still broken, might you allow someone who will give you "a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair" (61:3), just as I did. #BreakingBrokenness & #MakingHeartsWholeAgain
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Healing needs to begin, before you can move forward. For me, healing came when I found someone who brought healing to my brokenness (see Isaiah 61:1), as He bound up my broken heart and comforted me as I mourned (see 61:1-2). So, if you are still broken, might you allow someone who will give you "a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair" (61:3), just as I did. #BreakingBrokenness & #MakingHeartsWholeAgain
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May 6, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Why show your appreciation?
Appreciating another goes a very long way with many people; yet so little appreciation is given. Speaking to the lack of gratitude is when Jesus healed ten lepers; and only one "came back, praising God in a loud voice [and] threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him" (Luke 17:15-16). So, might you consider showing your gratitude, every chance that you get, especially to Him for his countless acts of kindness bestowed upon you. #NeverSaidTooMuch
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Appreciating another goes a very long way with many people; yet so little appreciation is given. Speaking to the lack of gratitude is when Jesus healed ten lepers; and only one "came back, praising God in a loud voice [and] threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him" (Luke 17:15-16). So, might you consider showing your gratitude, every chance that you get, especially to Him for his countless acts of kindness bestowed upon you. #NeverSaidTooMuch
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May 5, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What can grace offer?
Perfection is not an option, as it does not exist due to your sinful nature; and with this tendency, can cause you to make mistakes and/or poor choices. Fortunately, He knows that and gives you grace. Receiving grace, too, was Moses, as he committed a very serious crime (see Exodus 2:11-12), and later was chosen to lead His people out of Egypt (see 3:10). So, if you are given grace, may it cause you to do good and help others, just as Moses did. #ASecondChance
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Perfection is not an option, as it does not exist due to your sinful nature; and with this tendency, can cause you to make mistakes and/or poor choices. Fortunately, He knows that and gives you grace. Receiving grace, too, was Moses, as he committed a very serious crime (see Exodus 2:11-12), and later was chosen to lead His people out of Egypt (see 3:10). So, if you are given grace, may it cause you to do good and help others, just as Moses did. #ASecondChance
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