“You’re it! Sorry…” uttered the Charge Nurse as I was just arriving at work last night.
“Why?” I asked with a puzzled look.
“I don’t feel good, so I’m going home…”
“You’re ‘it’” meant I would be the Charge Nurse when she planned on leaving. She didn’t look good but she knew the responsibilities she was putting on my plate was enormous last night. She has not been feeling well but chose to come in, only to leave. That was difficult though. Because that would mean that she was shortening our number of staff to only me and just another nurse. Covering the entire correctional facility that housed 3,000 something inmates. That was huge! Not including the other jails in different cities that relied on us for any medical decisions.
I took a deep breath after she gave me the report. Everybody was feeling the tension at first as they knew it wasn’t easy what was being passed on to me. Yet, they saw me accepted it with calmness. I could have gotten upset. But my Big Boss reminded me “to be slow to anger“ [Psalm 145:8]. I could have vented out my complaint of that “being unfair”. But my Boss left a memo in my heart that He would “fight for me and I just needed to be still [Exodus 14:13]. I could have raised a white flag surrendering to the night’s massive piled up workload but my Boss insisted that I “shouldn‘t be afraid for He would help me…” [Isaiah 41:13].
And as promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us, the night went by smoothly despite the mountains of work. Everything was done before our night shift ended. There was a call-off but I managed to re-distribute the day’s staffing and had another nurse float to that facility that needed coverage.
I want to share and remind you, this is the reason why I continue to have courage working in this dark place:
Lord, thank You for always being there with me. Thank You for replacing my fears with courage. Thank You for replacing my weakness with Your strength. Thank You for replacing my complaints to gratitude. Thank You for covering me and my workplace with Your peace, despite the chaos I faced, along with my co-workers. Thank You for guiding me with Your wisdom to face those things that otherwise would have given me doubts and confusions. Thank You for giving me discernment to know what was the right attitude versus the wrong attitude. Glory to You Oh Lord. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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I love that verse in Exodus 14:13, 14. What peace it is to know that no matter what giant we face God is fighting our battle. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It's a beautiful day here in Tennessee!
ReplyDeleteGreat video, Rosel! I'm sorry your night was a hard one, but you obviously got through it with His help. He gave you everything you needed to get through it, and you set a wonderful example of His grace to those around you. God is an awesome God! Thank you for sharing and for your honesty too. Praying you have a beautiful weekend and Sunday.
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Sandi
Love the video. God is all around me, as I am incased in His bubble. Rosel, sorry you had a rough night. God was and is protecting you. Blessings and (((((Rosel)))))
ReplyDeleteRosel,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad our Lord encompassed you with His love and peace. He is SO good!
You are a shining example of what God can do for us if we will just put our trust in Him.
Have a wonderful and blessed rest of your weekend dear friend and congratulations on your recent award from Internet Cafe Devotions. You sure do deserve it!
Hugs,
Lisa
Glad to hear you made it thought your shift. I can not imagine what is would be like to do that. Also, you don't know how exciting it is to see your video! I have been looking for these references for a long time. They are in the little Daily Light Devotional somewhere, but I didn't know where. thanks! Have a great weekend.~
ReplyDeletePraying God's peace never leaves you, may you always be surrounded with it. I love you.
ReplyDeleteOh, that video clip is so good! It goes beautifully with your post. Have a great week in the Lord's service!
ReplyDeletethis is so awesome and it's sort of simliar to what I posted about. We are never alone to fight any battle. He's always with is...in our corner....always. Have a great weekend. You're the best Rosel. Sarah
ReplyDeleteNow here's a sister who knows who the true boss is! Glad for your success in accepting the baton, and I'm glad you can hear the voice of Almighty God. I look forward to the picnic.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs,
Mary
So glad you got through the night okay and everyone else too. A comfort to hear that God is fighting the battle with us.
ReplyDeleteI'm reminding of the hymn Leaning on The Everlasting arms - we have nothing to fear when we lean upon Jesus. "The eternal God is our refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:27
ReplyDeleteI am sorry it was a hard night, but soo happy to hear that you leaned on Him to get you through. It's just soo true, He is always there for us providing us with whatever it is we need to get through the storms of this life. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteYou always have such a good attitude, no matter what comes your way. You are a great encourager to me. God bless you Friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for putting my picture and need for prayer here on your blog. Tears are falling as I give thanks to God for His goodness through His children who love and serve Him. I know I am being wrapped in prayer and that brings me great comfort...
ReplyDeleteWhat an uplifting post this is. And the video is awesome. I hope the people you work for and with realize how blessed they are to have you as a light in that dark place.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us each week.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Sweet, sweet prayer, my precious friend! Thank you so much for sharing with us all you do. You have no idea how much I'm inspired through tears, laughters, and a sense of tremendous peace when reading your posts. You are a true inspiration to not only myself, but to so many others.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you today and every day!!