Following Jesus in Nursing: A Daily Devotional for CaregiversSample

Take one minute, and breathe in and out slowly. Ask Jesus to make his presence known to you.Reflect on the ways you’ve been able to share the light of Jesus Christ as a nurse.

As I pursued additional degrees in nursing, one of the most incredible benefits I embraced was the knowledge that my thought process and mindset had been expanded. I didn’t look at myself or my practice in the same way as I had before. The exposure to new content, research, exploring my beliefs and thoughts, and the feedback of faculty and peers, changed me and reminded me of how much there is still to learn. As nurses, we have a plethora of opportunities to cultivate our learning through continuing education, degree completion, pursuing higher levels of education at the masters and doctoral level, or becoming certified in our areas of practice. There are also opportunities to grow within our nursing practice setting as members of committees and work groups where our voices are needed in areas such as ethics, quality and safety initiatives, policy development, and clinical practice. With each opportunity, we bring our faith as part of who we are into the work we do. As believers in Jesus, it is just as important to learn and grow in our faith as it is in our professional development as nurses. We should not separate who we are. We are men and women who are wholly God’s - mind, body, and spirit. And we are called to serve him and others with all that we are. We’ll experience times personally and professionally when we feel lonely or isolated. Those feelings do not diminish the truth that the light of Jesus is a part of our lives. We can take heart and be strengthened knowing the light of who Jesus Christ is will always be present. –Grateful for you, Christy

How can the light of Jesus Christ shine more brightly in your life? What present barriers hinder the true reflection of the light of Jesus? What will you do about these barriers?

Dear Jesus, thank you for your care for me. Help me feel you with me today. Help me care well for others today in your strength. Amen

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