Bedside nursing is one of the hardest jobs there is. 12 hour shifts, you’re understaffed, burnt out, underpaid, and under appreciated. 

If you’re a nurse, you know exactly what I mean. I think I could write a book about all the crazy things that have happened, and I’m only a year in! 

Somedays I wish I didn’t have to go into the hospital at all. I’d much rather be working my dream job. Can’t time just hurry up so I can be there already? Let’s be real, this job isn’t the dream. But then I remember, this is where He has placed me. God put me here for a reason. I am a bedside nurse now for a reason. He gave me the patients I have for the day for a reason.

Being a new mom, I am beginning to really understand the value of being present. Taking in and soaking up each moment I get with my little one. 

“Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10. When I look at this verse I used to think “am I supposed to just literally and physically sit here and listen for his instruction?” When He says “be still”, what I think He means is to be still internally. He means to be patient and have peace in knowing that everything works itself out for our good. 

I know it is hard to shift the way we think, especially when our habits of worrying are deeply rooted. But we’ll never truly grow or have an encounter with God until we let go of the anxious need to know and control everything. 

Stop worrying! We need to be confident in our God. He is faithful to us. Be confident that God is with us and makes our path. We must live each day presently, grateful for the little moments. Grateful for where he places us. Be still in your heart and enjoy the journey that God has laid out for you.

Be thankful, have faith, and be present. Be still, and know that He is in control.