Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 99
February 4, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What causes you to be a Mara?
Situations and circumstances can you leave you bitter or a Mara. After losing her husband and two sons, Naomi told others to not call her by her name, but to "call [her] Mara, because the Almighty has made [her] life very bitter" (Ruth 1:20). Instead of becoming bitter, just like Naomi, aka Mara, might you let Him replace whatever bitterness that you may have with joy (see 4:13-22). #LetGoOfMara
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Situations and circumstances can you leave you bitter or a Mara. After losing her husband and two sons, Naomi told others to not call her by her name, but to "call [her] Mara, because the Almighty has made [her] life very bitter" (Ruth 1:20). Instead of becoming bitter, just like Naomi, aka Mara, might you let Him replace whatever bitterness that you may have with joy (see 4:13-22). #LetGoOfMara
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February 3, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How welcoming are you?
Being the new kid on the block has its own set of challenges-change, new people, surroundings and routines; and knowing this, you can help those who are new to the team, group or area and treat them "as your native-born" (Leviticus 19:34) and "love them as yourself" (Matthew 22:39). For even God "watches over the foreigner" (Psalm 146:9), us, as we too are "strangers on earth" (Hebrews 11:13). #NeverMetAStranger
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Being the new kid on the block has its own set of challenges-change, new people, surroundings and routines; and knowing this, you can help those who are new to the team, group or area and treat them "as your native-born" (Leviticus 19:34) and "love them as yourself" (Matthew 22:39). For even God "watches over the foreigner" (Psalm 146:9), us, as we too are "strangers on earth" (Hebrews 11:13). #NeverMetAStranger
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February 2, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What kind of student are you?
You are never too old to learn; and never stop being a student. If you are and do, you probably are not here. For there is always something to learn, especially if you are lucky enough to have a teacher who captures your attention, inspires you and causes you to imitate them. For the Lord, a teacher, portrayed and taught forgiveness, generosity, love and a nonjudgmental attitude (see Luke 6:37-38), along with wisdom, to his students, his disciples, on how to apply them. When you are blessed with such a teacher, might you take in as much as you can for as long as you can, for "everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher" (6:40). #AStudentForLife
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You are never too old to learn; and never stop being a student. If you are and do, you probably are not here. For there is always something to learn, especially if you are lucky enough to have a teacher who captures your attention, inspires you and causes you to imitate them. For the Lord, a teacher, portrayed and taught forgiveness, generosity, love and a nonjudgmental attitude (see Luke 6:37-38), along with wisdom, to his students, his disciples, on how to apply them. When you are blessed with such a teacher, might you take in as much as you can for as long as you can, for "everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher" (6:40). #AStudentForLife
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February 1, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you handle loss?
Loss, through sin or death, can leave one stunned and shattered; but it can also bless those who mourn (see Matthew 5:4). The Lord does not promote loss or suffering. What He does do is comfort those who mourn (see 5:4). When in mourning, may you be able to mourn your loss in such a way that you will look to Him for guidance and solace in your tears and time(s) of need. #BeBlessed
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Loss, through sin or death, can leave one stunned and shattered; but it can also bless those who mourn (see Matthew 5:4). The Lord does not promote loss or suffering. What He does do is comfort those who mourn (see 5:4). When in mourning, may you be able to mourn your loss in such a way that you will look to Him for guidance and solace in your tears and time(s) of need. #BeBlessed
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January 31, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do and can you keep your blessings in perspective?
Health and home, talent and transportation-all blessings. Such blessings do not just happen; but when they do, you are reminded to "remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:12-14, 17-18). When you maintain this perspective, you will continue to flourish and be blessed. If not, just as you receive, He can just as easily take it away. #NeverLoseSight #HumilityInAllThings
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Health and home, talent and transportation-all blessings. Such blessings do not just happen; but when they do, you are reminded to "remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:12-14, 17-18). When you maintain this perspective, you will continue to flourish and be blessed. If not, just as you receive, He can just as easily take it away. #NeverLoseSight #HumilityInAllThings
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January 30, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you fill up your tank, when empty?
Life can beat you down, wear you out and break you, leaving you helpless, drained and exhausted. When life hits you this hard, might you reach to someone who gives "strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29). For "He will not grow tired or weary" (40:28) and "will walk and not be faint" (40:31); and will fill you back up. #BeReplenished
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Life can beat you down, wear you out and break you, leaving you helpless, drained and exhausted. When life hits you this hard, might you reach to someone who gives "strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29). For "He will not grow tired or weary" (40:28) and "will walk and not be faint" (40:31); and will fill you back up. #BeReplenished
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January 29, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
Why remain prayerful?
Wait. Hold on. Wait some more. This some times happens, when you pray. For Hannah, she waited many, many years (see 1 Samuel 1:10-20); and Mary and Martha four days (see John 11:3, 6-7, 14-15, 43-44). Regardless, you are still encouraged to continue to pray and "approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that [you] may receive mercy and find grace to help [you] in [your] time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). May you always pray, regardless of the wait time, because He does hear your every prayer and will answer. #RemainFaithful & #Steadfast
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Wait. Hold on. Wait some more. This some times happens, when you pray. For Hannah, she waited many, many years (see 1 Samuel 1:10-20); and Mary and Martha four days (see John 11:3, 6-7, 14-15, 43-44). Regardless, you are still encouraged to continue to pray and "approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that [you] may receive mercy and find grace to help [you] in [your] time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). May you always pray, regardless of the wait time, because He does hear your every prayer and will answer. #RemainFaithful & #Steadfast
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January 28, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What prompts you to give?
Giving has no meaning, value or substance when it does not come from the heart. For there is no greater kindness than to do something for another, with sincere intentions, for it brings great joy; God included, for "[He] loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). So, if you give, "...you should give what you have decided in your heart to give" (9:7) and for no other reason. #MakeSomeonesDay & #GiveFromTheHeart
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Giving has no meaning, value or substance when it does not come from the heart. For there is no greater kindness than to do something for another, with sincere intentions, for it brings great joy; God included, for "[He] loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). So, if you give, "...you should give what you have decided in your heart to give" (9:7) and for no other reason. #MakeSomeonesDay & #GiveFromTheHeart
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January 27, 2023
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
What keeps you from retaliating and your joy from being stolen?
It is so easy to react and place blame for another's wrong doings towards you; thereby, causing you to have ill-will, hold a grudge or consider pay back. Before you do so, might you prayerfully consider keeping those thoughts and actions at bay, and remember that "GOD is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, [but] rich in love. He doesn't endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs" (Psalm 103:8-10). #NotWorthYourTime #LetGoOfTheGrudge
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It is so easy to react and place blame for another's wrong doings towards you; thereby, causing you to have ill-will, hold a grudge or consider pay back. Before you do so, might you prayerfully consider keeping those thoughts and actions at bay, and remember that "GOD is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, [but] rich in love. He doesn't endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs" (Psalm 103:8-10). #NotWorthYourTime #LetGoOfTheGrudge
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January 26, 2023
Daily Meditations of A Nurse Warrior
How willing are you to forgive?
Many relationships falter, fade away and break, without giving them a chance to mend. It is the relationships that have "compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12) and "bear with each other and forgive one another" (3:13) that last. When you are willing to do this, your relationships will sustain and last forever. #OutOfLove #StepUp & #SayYouAreSorry
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Many relationships falter, fade away and break, without giving them a chance to mend. It is the relationships that have "compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12) and "bear with each other and forgive one another" (3:13) that last. When you are willing to do this, your relationships will sustain and last forever. #OutOfLove #StepUp & #SayYouAreSorry
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