I’ve often wondered, how would one survive if they only had 2 ½ hours of sleep, and had to go into work and take care of five precious little ones for twelve hours?? Without falling asleep during vital signs and bath times, I might add. Well, I found the answer yesterday: By God’s Grace.
Time has been a whirlwind these past two weeks. Tis the season for RSV, pneumonia, and the flu to run rampant in our community. So into work I go nearly every day: to meet these giants head on in a battle to save the children!!! (Okay, so that’s the dramatic version of what I do as a nurse.) Every time I clean out a snotty nose, change a dirty diaper, feed a hungry mouth, stroke a tiny hand, I am reminded of how special each and every life is to God, no matter how small. The Bible reminds us to ready our hands to meet daily battles that we will face:
Psalm 144:1 – “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.”
You can bet I’m tired after such a busy few weeks, but I have to admit – I don’t feel tired when I’m in the midst of the hustle and bustle at the hospital. Again: By God’s Grace, my feet keep walking!
Isaiah 40:31 - “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Right when I get used to moving as fast as a hurricane, God provides those little moments for me to stand still, and admire His exquisite creation. Lord, forgive me when I forget to pray for the little ones who pass through the hospital. The opportunity is SO valuable, and is so ready to be embraced. This could be an encouragement to anyone, in any field. Don’t forget to pray for any person you come in contact with on a daily basis. You could be the ONLY person to pray for them today. THAT is quite a calling. By God’s Grace: we are able to reach out and touch someone today. How exciting!!
Don’t forget to catch up on that sleep – it really is important for your health. (As I have been finding out recently…) Sunday is a day for rest, God certainly knew what He was doing when He created the seventh day. Sleep, Glorious Sleep ---- I was blessed with ten hours of it last night. Now, let’s face this BEAUTIFUL day (which God has given to us) with joy and thanksgiving!!
1 comment:
Yep, sleep is awesome! I hope you get caught up on it here very soon. ;-)
By the way, I think about you and pray for you often when you're at work! Every time, I think what a brave, courageous, and loving person you are to have that kind of job. I'm so proud of you! (and very secretly thankful that God did not call on me to be a nurse, haha!)
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