Jamie Blevins’ Post

What is prayer; and what does it create? Prayer is having a conversation with God; and when you "pray continually" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) you see how He answers your prayers, because He "[keeps] in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in [him]" (Isaiah 26:3). So, the sooner you begin the conversation, the sooner you can see how powerful prayer and friendship truly is. #StartThatConversation & #GetTheAnswersYouSeek & #GainALifelongFriend #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

How loved are you? Love surrounds you, if you let it; and if it comes from the Lord you will never not have it. "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for you" (Psalm 103:11). So, if you want to always be loved, might you "receive him" (John 1:12). #NeverShortOf #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

What can patience teach you? Uncomfortable and frustrating, even painful, is being patient. Yet the only way to learn how to is by "testing your faith" (James 1:3 NKJV). So, as your patience is being tested, might you consider "[letting] perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:4). #TheOnlyWayAroundIsThrough #LearnItsValue & #UseIt #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

How well are you running your race? Any race, short or long, requires a great deal of discipline, sacrifice and humility; and those who do so will "persevere in running the race that lies before [them]" (Hebrews 12:2) and continue to "flourish like a palm tree" and "stay fresh and green" (Psalm 92:12-14). So, whatever the distance, might you seek to be "sound in faith, in love and in endurance" (Titus 2:2) and "teach what is good" (2:3) so that you can run and finish your race well. #StayTheCourse #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

What do you rely on? If it is "might" or "power" (Zechariah 4:6), you might think again. For the most reliable resource is "[his] Spirit" (4:6), as He can make the impossible possible. Showing and offering his Spirit to help Zerubbabel rebuild was through a vision given to Zechariah to use the olive trees for oil to supply the people with power to do so (see 4:2-3). So, when you realize that might and power are not dependable, might you consider seeking one that is, the "Spirit". #TriedAndTrue #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

How visible are you? Very. For He sees everyone, especially the overlooked and ordinary, and uses them for great works. Amos, "neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but...a shepherd...[that] took care of sycamore-fig trees" was sent, by God, to 'go [and] prophesy to [his] people Israel' (Amos 7:14-15) and proudly did so. So, if you are an Amos, might you continue to remain being that person; for one day, you, too, will be used to do great things. #RemainTrueToWhoYourAre #ExtraordinaryInTheOrdinary #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

What story are you willing to tell? Stories can provide inspiration, hope and healing; and if you are willing to share yours, it may prompt another to share theirs too. Advocating and encouraging you, "the redeemed", to "tell [your] story" (Psalm 107:2) is the Lord; and, if willing to do so, He will "[satisfy] the thirsty and [fill] the hungry with good things" (107:9). So, might you consider sharing yours, just as I have been, for the past four years, with His help. For I am living proof of telling you mine through a book, daily blogs, on multiple social platforms, and as of late an Online Store. #TellYours #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

How will you respond? When criticized, humiliated or insulted, you can either lash back or do as Jesus did. "When they hurled their insults at [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly" (1 Peter 2:23). So, whatever attacks come your way, might you consider using constraint, as He did, and respond in such a way they will be eating their own words. #StrikeBack #WithKindness #Grace #Dignity & #Wisdom & #ChangeTheirTunes #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

What keeps you from saying yes? Few are willing to say yes, when there is any hint of uncertainty or difficulty. Faced with insecurity and disadvantage to take back Canaan were both Israelites and spies (see Numbers 13:27-29, 31-33; 14:1-4), as the spies commented that "[they] seemed like grasshoppers,” (13:33), and the Israelites questioned “Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword?” (14:3); and for feeling this way, made no attempt to reclaim and retreated. Missing was their lack of faith; and those lacking faith will never know what could be or have been. But, for those who say yes have faith, because they know that "The LORD is with [them]" (14:9), at all times, regardless of any unknown or challenge. So, before you are quick to say no, might you consider what is being asked of you and allow yourself to put your faith in to someone who is always present and keeps every promise that He makes. #SayYes & #SeeWhatHappens #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com

How do you cultivate your character? Character takes time to develop and grow; and, in order to ensure the development of your character is being "led by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:18). For when you let Him lead you, you will produce many fruits such as "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (5:22-23). So, if you want to continue to grow and produce many fruits, might you let Him lead you. #ABountifulHarvest #ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments anursewarrior.com