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The Power of God’s Grace in Nursing

The Power of God’s Grace in Nursing. NURSING WITH A DIFFERENCE. Looks afresh at the availability of Power and Peace for ALL Nurses. Expected Outcome. That every Nurse will be in a more secure position To re evaluate his/her own personal resources for peace and power.

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The Power of God’s Grace in Nursing

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  1. The Power of God’s Grace in Nursing

  2. NURSING WITH A DIFFERENCE Looks afresh at the availability of Power and Peace for ALL Nurses.

  3. Expected Outcome That every Nurse will be in a more secure position • To re evaluate his/her own personal resources for peace and power. • To share with Nurse colleagues what he/she has found of value. • To more effectively manage stress and minimize the unintended consequences of stress in Nursing.

  4. Telescopic View The Heritage of Every NZRN

  5. NZ Nursing LOGO At the heart of Nursing in NZ Is the Cross

  6. NZRN BADGE 5 pointed Star. A star shines with clear brightness Head That I will constantly pursue the study of the arts and exercise my knowledge to benefit those suffering and to disseminate such knowledge… Breast The safe and sacred repository of confidential knowledge entrusted or divulged during sickness… Hands Extended to help, comfort and relieve the sick and the suffering. Knees Shall bow in supplication to the Almighty Creator for guidance and aid to succour and relieve the sick. Feet Shall not falter, loiter or linger when journeying to alleviate the suffering of the sick.

  7. WhitePurity, glory, majesty, victory and completion Red Atonement for sinfulness. Abnegation of self in the interests of charity = love of God for man. Blue Royalty and wealth with loyalty and devotion to the sick Gold Redeemed with faith purified, offering of service with constancy and wisdom. The significance of each detail of the NZRN badge reflects the depth of thinking and commitment of our pioneer Nurses in making Nursing in NZ a profession of quality. NZRN Badge Significance of Colours

  8. JUST THINK NURSE!In 2009Do you know?

  9. The Relevance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Nurses and Nursing and Where can this be found?

  10. The Relevance of the Cross To Nurses and Nursing?

  11. ASK “ASK, and it will be given to you; SEEK, and you will find; KNOCK, and it will be opened to you.” Mathew 7:7

  12. “Gospel” Means Good News What then is this Good News of Jesus Christ? and Of what Relevance is it To Nurses and to Nursing?

  13. Covenant by Man A Covenant is an agreement that is made between men for mutual protection, securing peace, friendship and promoting commerce. A pledge is a promise given for security of debt; an assurance of integrity. A Covenant is also a spiritual agreement between leader and people that is sealed by outward rites.

  14. Covenant by God A Covenant made by God is a spiritual agreement for all peoples. The Old Covenant was ratified by a blood sacrifice and prefigured the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The New Covenant promised in Eden, was proclaimed to Abraham, dated in prophecy, fulfilled in Christ, ratified by His blood, remembered in the Lord’s Supper and called everlasting.

  15. Pledge of Spiritual Things The Holy Spirit in the heart “Now He who establishes us in Christ and has anointed us is God, who has also sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a deposit. 2 Corinthians 1:22 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing (Nursing) is God, who also has given us the Spirit as guarantee.” 2 Corinthians 5:5

  16. Relevanceto Nurses Jesus said • “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever, even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive...” • “But the Helper the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things...” John 14:16, 26.

  17. The Gospel of Jesus Christ to Nurses and Nursing • “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. • For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” • John 3:16,17.

  18. Saved From? Saved To? Condemnation from disobedience to God’s laws written in man’s heart. Salvation is personal deliverance from sin through the Gospel of Jesus Christ Professional deliverance from collective sin through personal and professional repentance National deliverance comes when the peoples of a nation choose to be obedient to God’s Word

  19. Good News & Relevance • God’s unconditional love for everyone • God’s free gift to every Nurse is His one and only Son the LORD Jesus Christ. • A personal gift that has to be received. • Whoever means anyone who believes in God’s Son will not perish but have everlasting life. God respects each Nurse’s freedom to choose.

  20. Relevance of Bible Blessings for Nurses • “Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book” Revelation 20:6 • “Blessed are those who do His Commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life and enter through the gates into the city (of God).” Revelation 22:14

  21. GoodNews &Relevance • God does not condemn anyone • Jesus Christ does not condemn • Jesus Christ came that all Nurses could be saved through Him. Each Nurse has the freedom of choice.

  22. Who Condemns What? “He who believes in Him (Jesus Christ) is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil” John 3:18,19

  23. Choice brings Responsibility Each person, condemns him or herself when exercising the right not to choose God’s gift of Salvation. The freedom not to choose salvation results in the automatic acceptance of the alternative option. Each Nurse has the freedom to accept or reject God’s gift of full and free salvation.

  24. Nursing Challenge A Misconception is either: An uninformed decision or A deliberate lie A Standard is A measurement of quality control

  25. Relevance for Nurses How can any Nurse appreciate the relevance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ if he/she has not read the Bible? How can any Nurse repent or believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ if he/she has not heard the truth of the saving power of Jesus Christ that is freely available to all who come to Him?

  26. Relevance in Practice Nurses are involved with people in every sphere of life and perishing • Prior to conception • From conception to birth • Throughout each stage of life and death • In grief and in suffering • Midst wellness or brokenness - mental-physical-emotional-spiritual

  27. Nurses StandardsGod Nurses set standards of practice According to the law and what seems best for Nurses and Nursing. The sermon on the Mount, Mathew Chapters 5,6 and 7 clearly contrasts man made stands and God ordained achievable standards for personal and professional accountability.

  28. Validity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ How can Nurses be sure of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? and How can he or she test the validity of this good news for Nurses?

  29. Beginning: The Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God • Historical proof is clearly recorded by the Scribes and Prophets in the Old Testament of the Bible and is confirmed throughout the New Testament. • Reputable Archaeological findings have verified Bible facts

  30. Ask in Faith in God Jesus answered and said “Have faith in God... “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive and you will have them.” Mark 11: 22-24

  31. Justice in God’s Covenants 1st Covenant with man (Adam and Eve) gave absolute freedom with the request to respect and honour the need for one small restraint with knowledge of the consequences of spiritual and physical death. Man’s choice to enter into temptation resulted in failure and spiritual death in life. .

  32. Covenants Cont. God’s next and subsequent Covenants with man proved His justice and His mercy for each person according to the choice he or she made or makes today. The birth of John who was to prepare the way and the birth Jesus Christ, are clearlydocumented revealing God’s faithfulnessinfulfillingHisCovenants. Luke 1:68-79

  33. Authority of the Gospel of Jesus Christ The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God as it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You.” “The voice of one crying in the wilderness; ‘Prepare the way of the LORD, Make His paths straight.’” Isaiah 40:3 Recorded by Mark 1:1

  34. Disciple John’s words “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” “...Who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? “... He who is coming after me is mightier than I...” Mathew 3:2, 7,11.

  35. Relevance to Nurses REPENTANCE the Pre-requisite To entering Heaven, the Kingdom of God.

  36. Conception of Jesus Christ “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus... ...And of His kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:30-33

  37. Birth of Jesus Christ Mary’s concern ‘How can this be, since I do not know a man.’ Response of the Angel of the LORD “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:34-35

  38. Confirmation of Holiness Joseph, betrothed to Mary and being a just man and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. The Angel of the LORD intervened “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from sin. Mathew 1:19-21

  39. Covenant and Prophecy Fulfilled “Behold, A virgin shall be with child and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel” which translated means “God with us”. Then Joseph...took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son and he called His name Jesus.” Mathew 1:23-25; Isaiah 7:15

  40. Physician Luke Clarifies John and Jesus John was the result of the prayers of a righteous husband and wife Elizabeth who was filled with the Holy Spirit only after she heard the news of Mary’s conception thus John was filled with the Holy Spirit in his mother’s womb. Whereas Jesus was the result of the Holy Spirit anointing Mary’s womb when the Power of the Highest overshadowed her. Luke Chapter 1

  41. Genealogy of Jesus • Mathew chapter 1 clearly documents Jesus’ maternal lineage from the book of genealogy to His birth. • Luke chapter3 documents Joseph’s lineage only after Jesus commenced His ministry at 30 years of age when, as was supposed, he was the son of Joseph.

  42. Relevance for Nurses Nurses are now in a position to base their decision-making on proven historical facts as opposed to: A Philosophy which is a branch of knowledge or academic study, a particular system of thought or doctrine. Mythology that is based on a figment of the imagination>myths, legends, folklore, and tradition.

  43. Jesus Obedience to Holiness Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent Him, saying “I have need to be baptized by You... Jesus said “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Mathew 3:2,13-15.

  44. Outcome of Obedience to God’s Will Then Jesus when He had been baptized, came up immediately from the water and behold the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” • Mathew 3 :16-17.

  45. Relevance to Nurses No Nurse will have the confidence to believe in, and draw on the Grace of God’s Power, or the Power of God’s Grace in the practice of Nursing, unless convinced of its reality Nurses who do not have a convinced mind will not be able to edify and effect much needed change in nursing.

  46. Relevance to Nursing Rather than being able to critically analyse Nursing Theories, situations or research, many Nurses listen to ‘whoever’ and sadly, the more persuasive their talk, accepts it with little, or no thought or consideration, to the overall outcome. The mind of Nursing will always be as healthy and active as the collective mind of every Nurse, whether new graduate or retired or between, the two extremes.

  47. Relevance to Nurses and Nursing What would the outcome of obedience to God’s Word by each Nurse be in her/his home? What impact would each Nurse’s obedience to God’s Word have on the Nursing Profession and the Health Services as a whole? Jesus said “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you”. Mathew 6:33

  48. COME A personal invitation to each Nurse

  49. Jesus said, And is saying NOW “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Mathew 11:28-30

  50. A valid question by Nurses? How Would Nurses benefit If they chose to COME to Jesus in faith?

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