Love them like Jesus
Rarely do I post one post after another, but last night was a night in which I feel compelled to discuss on this blog. I was going to post something on Facebook this morning, but there's a limit in the space I can occupy with one status. So this will have to suffice. Yesterday, after a rocky start to the day was another day at work that I will chalk up to a very good day arsenal. I had one patient tell me I was his "favorite nurse" and another beamed at my "compassion" and "good attitude." She told me as I was taking her to her room "I can tell you love what you do." Had a newly admitted patient break down in tears in front of me and said "you all are so nice. I feel so privileged to be here." Though I'm not trying to put myself on a pedestal, I just remind myself that it's God in me. My personality and attitude reflect that of the joy of the Lord in my life.
One thing I definitely I have struggled in my walk with God is the ever so tale as old as time of "sharing your faith." I put that in quotes because I don't think there's a set definition of what that means. I have shared with patients time in which God has brought me through difficult circumstances, but to be honest I tell my patients about Jesus every time I go into work. Not by words, per say, but by my "compassion" and "good attitude." I've had patients ask me if I was Christian and I am very honest and upfront with them; it's something I'm not ashamed to admit. I've told patients I would pray for them if they asked me. I love because Christ first loved me! Though I know how important it is to tell others about Christ, I believe the old cliche that actions really do speak louder than words. They say God is everywhere, and let me tell you how true that is. When a patient tells you "I'm disappointed in you" for something that wasn't in your control and you pull them aside, look them in the eye and say "I need you to trust me" and through tears they say they will, that's God. When you do your best to keep your head up in the midst of chaos, that's God. When not one, or two but 3 patients tell you as you walk out the door "I'll miss you!" because you have the next few days off, that's God. When earlier in the year you were scared you might lose your job due to stupid things but are closer and closer to seeing the negative disappear, that's God. I pray every time before work, and most commonly I pray that God will be seen through me no matter who I interact with. Some days are hard, but some days like yesterday are really, really good. And that's God too.
One thing I definitely I have struggled in my walk with God is the ever so tale as old as time of "sharing your faith." I put that in quotes because I don't think there's a set definition of what that means. I have shared with patients time in which God has brought me through difficult circumstances, but to be honest I tell my patients about Jesus every time I go into work. Not by words, per say, but by my "compassion" and "good attitude." I've had patients ask me if I was Christian and I am very honest and upfront with them; it's something I'm not ashamed to admit. I've told patients I would pray for them if they asked me. I love because Christ first loved me! Though I know how important it is to tell others about Christ, I believe the old cliche that actions really do speak louder than words. They say God is everywhere, and let me tell you how true that is. When a patient tells you "I'm disappointed in you" for something that wasn't in your control and you pull them aside, look them in the eye and say "I need you to trust me" and through tears they say they will, that's God. When you do your best to keep your head up in the midst of chaos, that's God. When not one, or two but 3 patients tell you as you walk out the door "I'll miss you!" because you have the next few days off, that's God. When earlier in the year you were scared you might lose your job due to stupid things but are closer and closer to seeing the negative disappear, that's God. I pray every time before work, and most commonly I pray that God will be seen through me no matter who I interact with. Some days are hard, but some days like yesterday are really, really good. And that's God too.
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