Trusting God In Nursing School

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I write to you today, tired and wondering when I'm going to catch a break. Test after test , clinical after clinical- I feel like I can't catch my breath. Thehours upon studying during the late nights and early mornings are breaking me down. I have never been so physically, mentally, and spiritually drained in my life. But let me stop complaining, because this is just a season. Some days, I try to compare myself to a tree. They look as if they won't live during the winter, but just look at them during the spring. They have blossomed, matured, and have become what they are meant to look like. You know just what we have to go through, how long it will take, and how hard it will be on us, but you also know that it will help us to stand taller and become stronger.

Thank you for this opportunity to be in college so that I may earn an education. Thank you for the future you already have planned out for me. I may feel as if things don't look good now but I know that you have not brought me this far to leave me here alone. But I need you more than I've ever needed you, because I'm not able to do this on my own. I apologize for the times I've turned to my Med-Surge book rather than my Bible. I'm sorry for replacing the opportunities I've had to pray with thoughts of worry about my next MedSurg test. Please, help me to always remember to put you first and then after I do that, everything else will fall into place. You have instilled a desire within me to take care of your children, I just ask that you would make me capable. As I learn, let the concepts enter my mind, register, and stay there. I am amazed more and more everyday at your creation of the human body. Every bit and piece of us is so intricate and delicate. Help me to understand what our bodies are supposed to do and what to do to help a person whose body isn't working like it should.

I want to be a source of your light in my patients' dark time. Nobody wants to be in the hospital but let your spirit work through me to instill hope in them. When they say that they want to give up, remind me to tell them to keep pushing through, just as I hear you saying those same words to me during this time. I pray that there is meaning behind what I am doing, don't let it be for nothing, send me confirmations and encouragement along the rest of the way.

If anyone of you are feeling down & feel as though you want to give up

THIS IS FOR YOU

This is very thoughtful OP. I am christian and would love to work at a faith based hospital one day. I use my faith to push forward. It's been hard, lots of friends withdrew, failed, repeating but I am still here.

My husband, daughter, their pastor and many of our friends are all Christians. And they love and care for me regardless of my spiritual beliefs. When I have been sick, they have come to me and just sat and talked to me. Some Christians might have that mindset but I can tell you that it isn't true of them all. I live in the bible belt and I have been condemned to hell (which I don't believe in) more than I care to think of but I know that not all Christians are alike. Just as not all atheists, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, etc are the same.

You are so brave. I wonder how you have so much resilience for Christians. I checked out Christians the moment they ask me to "give Jesus a chance", whatever that means. They simply cannot accept the fact that sometimes things are not black and white. I read the Bible, but I don't want to debate with Christians. They don't understand the fact that my upbringing and personal experience do not involve Jesus although they develop me spiritually.

Thank you for your kindness toward people who don't deserve it. Keep being strong and staying who you are.

You do you, that's ok! Everyone has their own way of doing things and that's totally rad.

That's an awful, and downright untrue generalization.

You don't have to believe in the same things, that's totally okay. I don't have the right to tell you "Hey, Vetpharmtech, your beliefs are 100% wrong!" just because I believe something differently.

At the same time, you shouldn't paint such harsh, sweeping, generalizations when you've not met the entire Christian population. You can't speak for everyone.

Be good to one another, regardless of beliefs! Be a source of joy and kindness regardless of which path you walk.

Stay awesome, everyone~

You are correct. I am an idiot. I forget the fact that I am living in America. "Trusting God" literally means "believing in Jesus" in this context.

Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
You are correct. I am an idiot. I forget the fact that I am living in America. "Trusting God" literally means "believing in Jesus" in this context.

Just curious as to your background. You sound very angry at Christians, and lumping all of them together into a negative stereotype. That would be like a Christian lumping all who are not Christians into a negative stereotype. Many Christians are kind and compassionate, caring, and desire only the best for others. To them that DOES mean introducing the other person to Jesus, to consider following Him. Method may be heavy handed, and that is unfortunate, but to a true Christian, trusting God does mean believing in Jesus. But, it also means following His teachings, His example.

Just curious as to your background. You sound very angry at Christians, and lumping all of them together into a negative stereotype. That would be like a Christian lumping all who are not Christians into a negative stereotype. Many Christians are kind and compassionate, caring, and desire only the best for others. To them that DOES mean introducing the other person to Jesus, to consider following Him. Method may be heavy handed, and that is unfortunate, but to a true Christian, trusting God does mean believing in Jesus. But, it also means following His teachings, His example.

The topic is trusting God. I thought that I would see some inclusive inspiration for everyone. I didn't know that it's really about proselytization, which is fine. I just wish that the author was more clear about her beliefs so that there is no confusion. I guess a side note that this is a Christian inspiration wouldn't hurt. I wouldn't bother commenting here.

This thread is about trusting God, specifically Yahweh. Hence, I don't want to argue with you about who is or is not a true Christian. That is for your people to sort it out together.

I apologize for wasting your time reading my comment. I can explain to you why I have strong reaction, but I had better let it pass. You are a Christian, so you will never understand. CelticGoddess may if she wants me to explain. Nevertheless, this topic is for Christians to inspire each other, not for a heathen to vent.

You are correct. I am an idiot. I forget the fact that I am living in America. "Trusting God" literally means "believing in Jesus" in this context.

Ehh, I'm a Brit living in America, and I feel like if someone says "trust in God" I don't feel like it specifically means "The Christian 'God'", I feel like it's more like "whatever higher-power you believe in." I also have a very wide circle of friends, family, and students of varying faiths (even Atheists) and none have judged me for my beliefs, or even lack of beliefs. I am living in the bible belt at the moment and I have people damning me too because I don't belong to a church group and give myself a religious label. Apparently, saying "I believe there's somethin'" isn't a strong enough answer for some, but it's all good. I do what works for me.

I feel for you with your disdain of Christians - I had a rocky time with some, and it soured me for a while. Right now with my faith/spirituality/whatever you want to call it, I'm at a place where I feel that as long as people are decent to each other, who cares what they do, right? I can't judge a whole group of people based on the interactions of a few. I have met some bad apples from various religions, but I've also met some pretty awesome ones too.

That being said, you never had to participate in this thread if it was something that wasn't in line with your beliefs. I know that's a bit obvious to say... But no one's attacking you, so I'm not sure why you feel the need to be antagonistic?

I'd also love to hear your story, no judgment of course!

Ehh, I'm a Brit living in America, and I feel like if someone says "trust in God" I don't feel like it specifically means "The Christian 'God'", I feel like it's more like "whatever higher-power you believe in." I also have a very wide circle of friends, family, and students of varying faiths (even Atheists) and none have judged me for my beliefs, or even lack of beliefs. I am living in the bible belt at the moment and I have people damning me too because I don't belong to a church group and give myself a religious label. Apparently, saying "I believe there's somethin'" isn't a strong enough answer for some, but it's all good. I do what works for me.

I feel for you with your disdain of Christians - I had a rocky time with some, and it soured me for a while. Right now with my faith/spirituality/whatever you want to call it, I'm at a place where I feel that as long as people are decent to each other, who cares what they do, right? I can't judge a whole group of people based on the interactions of a few. I have met some bad apples from various religions, but I've also met some pretty awesome ones too.

That being said, you never had to participate in this thread if it was something that wasn't in line with your beliefs. I know that's a bit obvious to say... But no one's attacking you, so I'm not sure why you feel the need to be antagonistic?

I'd also love to hear your story, no judgment of course!

I don't know how to tell people about my belief. The moment I say that I believe in God, secular people and cultural Christians simply say "that's cool". Only evangelical Christians ask me "which denomination do you belong to?"

The question implies that I believe in Abrahamic God, which I don't.

I checked this topic thinking that there may be some thing I can learn from. It turns out exactly what I suspect: trusting God = worshiping Jesus.

I am idiot because I ignored my gut instinct and statistical fact about religious Americans.

I don't know how to tell people about my belief. The moment I say that I believe in God, secular people and cultural Christians simply say "that's cool". Only evangelical Christians ask me "which denomination do you belong to?"

The question implies that I believe in Abrahamic God, which I don't.

I checked this topic thinking that there may be some thing I can learn from. It turns out exactly what I suspect: trusting God = worshiping Jesus.

I am idiot because I ignored my gut instinct and statistical fact about religious Americans.

I'm curious which deity/deities you do believe in :o

I'm a bit of a mixed bag - I believe there's a certain amount of merit in everything, and good can be found in many, many places~

Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
The topic is trusting God. I thought that I would see some inclusive inspiration for everyone. I didn't know that it's really about proselytization, which is fine. I just wish that the author was more clear about her beliefs so that there is no confusion. I guess a side note that this is a Christian inspiration wouldn't hurt. I wouldn't bother commenting here.

This thread is about trusting God, specifically Yahweh. Hence, I don't want to argue with you about who is or is not a true Christian. That is for your people to sort it out together.

I apologize for wasting your time reading my comment. I can explain to you why I have strong reaction, but I had better let it pass. You are a Christian, so you will never understand. CelticGoddess may if she wants me to explain. Nevertheless, this topic is for Christians to inspire each other, not for a heathen to vent.

Perhaps I've misread the OP's post as I haven't seen any proselytizing in her post.

I'm not trying to argue about a true Christian, simply stating my perspective.

And, yes I am a Christian. But, you do not know whether or not I will understand where you are coming from. You might be very surprised. You haven't wasted my time reading your comments, only piqued my interest.

I'm curious which deity/deities you do believe in :o

I'm a bit of a mixed bag - I believe there's a certain amount of merit in everything, and good can be found in many, many places~

I'm more than happy to tell you. However, I don't think this is the place. I think the author originated this topic to either inspire other Christians or proselytize non Christians. My response to celticgoddess' posts seems to stir enough trouble.

Perhaps I've misread the OP's post as I haven't seen any proselytizing in her post.

I'm not trying to argue about a true Christian, simply stating my perspective.

And, yes I am a Christian. But, you do not know whether or not I will understand where you are coming from. You might be very surprised. You haven't wasted my time reading your comments, only piqued my interest.

I don't want to dilute this thread into something else. It should be reserved for posting Biblical scriptures to inspire Christians as the author seems to intend.

If either you or the OP is a non Abrahamic believer, I am more than happy to let you know where I am coming from. However, since Abrahamic faiths are us-and-them by nature, what I say may cause a battle. I saw a few topics in this special area of nursing. I don't wish to contribute to that.

Thank you for your interest.

Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
I don't want to dilute this thread into something else. It should be reserved for posting Biblical scriptures to inspire Christians as the author seems to intend.

If either you or the OP is a non Abrahamic believer, I am more than happy to let you know where I am coming from. However, since Abrahamic faiths are us-and-them by nature, what I say may cause a battle. I saw a few topics in this special area of nursing. I don't wish to contribute to that.

Thank you for your interest.

Whatever you desire to do. No battle on my part. Part of religious enmity/argument is not listening nor having discourse. We can all learn from one another. Perhaps minds and hearts will not change, or perhaps they will, that is not up to me. Anyway---I do wish you the best.

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