Be Wise




This happened with a co-worker who had passed away few years ago…


She was our charge nurse that night. Frail from her weakened body, plagued by a disease she never truly disclosed, she still tried hard to perform her duty.

One deputy brought a male inmate who obviously had mental health needs. He looked afraid and had a very unpredictable behavior. His appearance was unkempt and he was threatening to hurt himself that night.

This charge nurse walked over to him while he was sitting on one of the blue chairs used for sick calls. His hands handcuffed behind him. For some reason that was not clear to the rest of us, the charge nurse started examining the inmate’s inside part of his mouth.

All of a sudden, he bit her hard. Her scream of pain echoed in all corners of the Infirmary.

That was the worst thing an inmate could do in a prison: to hurt one of the staff.

Within seconds, after the radio call for help, more deputies swarmed that area and that inmate was taken down and held on the floor, unable to move but at the same time, bloodied from punches that came from many fists. He wouldn’t stop biting and trying to spit on some of them.

That charge nurse was fortunate….to have a deputy nearby. Or else, she would have been hurt big time by that inmate who wasn’t thinking of any consequences with his behavior. Her finger was saved. It wasn’t that bad of a bite.

But that incident continued to harbor pain in some of us. Because we couldn’t find any valid reason why she examined that suicidal inmate’s mouth in the first place. We would never know…If there was no protection that night from the deputy, that nurse would have been severely hurt, because of her unwise action, too.


The days are evil. We must keep our standards high, act wisely, and do good whenever we can.

Ephesians 5:15 - “So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.”

19 comments:

  1. I'm thankful for all the jail staff and officers who put themselves in harms way daily. They need our prayers and special protection from God!

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  2. Tell the entire staff, that prayers for them to have "wisdom" at all times, are being said on their behalf.....ALL of them (especially you).

    And the prayers are being said, pleaded, and requested of the Lord 24/7 by a group that is nonstop. I will add this myself, at the chapel site, and add "safety" with the wisdom for all.

    Stand firm!

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  3. Thanks for this encouragement to remember that the days are evil and we need to be wise with our actions.

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  4. Thank you for this reminder that we are to seek His wisdom moment by moment and day by day!

    Continuing to pray for you as you go about your day in the jail.....His Mighty Hand is upon you to protect and defend you dear sister!

    Sweet Blessings!
    Jackie

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  5. Hello everyone! I've been off for the past almost 2 weeks from work...To come here and see all of your prayer intercessions...I don't know...I have no exact words to say because even "thank you" is not enough. May God bless all of you and thank you so much for all the prayers for me and my workplace. To God be the glory! I'm going back to work tonight, with more courage, strength, and contentment knowing that many are covering for my back!!! Not just someone...but precious brothers and sisters in Christ.

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  6. P.S.
    And where 2 or 3 are gathered, He is in the midst of us! Glory to God!

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  7. Hi, I've seen your comments at some of the blogs I've been regularly visiting, and your comments always strike me as coming from a woman of wisdom.

    Your post today is indeed a good reminder that we need to be wise, not unwise as we are living in enemy territory.

    May God continually protect you where you are serving God. May you truly be an ambassador for His kingdom.

    Blessings,
    Lidj

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  8. I could not have written what Deborah said better than she. I agree! I continue to pray for you each time you come to my mind. :)

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  9. Praying for you, and everyone you work with sis.

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  10. One wrong choice can cost lives!

    Praying for GOD's protection on all of you.

    andrea

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  11. Rosel,

    Always praying Protection over you and your co-workers, for only the Lord knows the spirits that operate in those who are in the cells. Asking the you are led by the Power of the Holy Spirit and HIS light shines in you in all you do my friend!! I love you

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  12. Precious Sister, you were on my heart tonight. I'm so glad I was able to visit. Thank you for sharing a powerful message here one that provoked me to pray even as I read.

    I love you Rosel. You have an active faith and it's so pleasing to the LORD I'm sure!

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  13. Another ditto to Deborah.....thank you so much! May God keep His protection over you and your co-workers.....

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  14. Oh, That is terrible, Dear. We do need to be very wise and tofollow God's guidance.

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  15. Rosel, I always Pray for you and your safety.
    I love what you wrote "He is in the midst of us! Glory to God!
    Amen to that !!!

    Have you been on vacation? I am being very good;) Drinking my Coffee lol. Love and Many Blessings, Audrey

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  16. We need to depend on God for everything! Only in Him does wisdom lead us. I'm realizing I have to seek Him first in every single detail. Thank you for prayers for us here in S.D. Love you!

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  17. Rosel,
    My prayers are with you and the people who work with you and the people you come in contact with. I know God is with you!
    God is with me too; I seek HIS wisdom. In this life many can make the wrong choice in a split second. May God continue to give you insight and wisdom as you seek to do HIS WILL.
    I love you, my sister in Christ.
    Bren

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  18. I love coming here Rosel...you have a different slant on life and see what I will never see. This story was so interesting and the lesson you took from it unexpected. Thank you for always listening for what Christ would have you say

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  19. I picture you surrounded by angels and swaddled in the strong arms of the Savior.

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