Philippians 1:6-
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.
Isn't it amazing how the things that hurt us the most are the things that have the biggest impact on shaping who we are? You have to wonder why God does it like this; I know I do. However, I realize that sometimes it is not God at all, but the jacked up decisions we make. However, it seems even in those God has a plan.
Jeremiah 29:11-
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I read a book this week that had the following quote:
God won't remove the memory of a pain, but He strengthens you enough to convert the pain to passion. Your passion becomes compassion, and you find yourself on the other side of pain helping others. Always remember God never wastes a hurt. He has an uncanny way of changing pain into purpose. -Terry E. Warr
I thought that to be so ironic because it is exactly what happened to me. I never would have been a nurse if the chain of events that took place in my life hadn't occurred. I don't think I have ever been as happy in a profession as I am now. I see the purpose. It allows me to identify and function in one of my strongest gifts...I am a helper. It feels good to me to serve and take care of people. To be able to give love, in its most purest form, and not have to worry about whether or not it is being taken in vein, or misused. It is one of the most freeing experiences in the world. Somehow, every time I remember the pain that caused the transition, it drives me just that much more to do even more...I supposed its God's plan at its best.
Until...Be Blessed
My first baby Nasya Faith Santana died 3/22/09. It almost destroyed me, but God made it the pivotal moment in my life. For her first birthday, I wanted to honor the impact of her brief life. It was a 7-day project; "share my world" lessons from my journey. A 7-day project…now a lifelong goal. PRAY. Undoubtedly the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but the best. This I tell you, without hesitation: God has a plan and though we do not understand, it ALWAYS works out for our good. Until...Be Blessed
Sunday, August 15, 2010
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- The author is a native of North Carolina, but currently resides in Texas. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. Due to the tremendous change God has done in her life, she is currently working on her BS in Nursing and works as a clinical assistant in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit, where she ministers through both physical and spiritual healing. Her co-workers call her the "baby whisperer", a nickname given by a parent who would watch her sing and comfort the infants in her care.
