Working the graveyard shift takes a toll on the
body. Hormones, organ function, sleep
cycle, etc. were not made for night shift work.
Some can manage, adjust and end up loving the different schedule. I, on the other hand, have tried and failed
at making night shift work in my life.
My body screams for regular sleeping pattern, eating
habits, daylight and less caffeine intake.
Trying to sleep when the hour on the clock reveals daytime comes with
difficulty. It just ain’t happin’!
“16 Rejoice
always, 17 pray continually, 18 give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1Thessalonians 5:16-18
I would like to share a few lessons learned over the
past 4 months of night shift work. . .
Rejoice
always: I rejoice
while driving to a job that provides financial stability for my loved
ones. I rejoice for the opportunity to
be the hands that provide care to individuals in need of love, a smile, a hand
to hold and tuck them in at night. I
rejoice during this chapter in life and appreciate all growth taking
place.
Pray continually: Oh boy, do I pray
continually! I pray for strength to
fulfill the requirements of being a nurse.
I pray for guidance, focus, love and patience for each 12 hour
shift. I pray for my children to
understand why parents must be absent at times in order to earn money. I pray for understanding when the toughest of
moments seem to be written in this chapter.
I pray for help when tears want to fall.
Give
thanks: Although I
don’t have it all together, have no idea where this chapter may lead and feel
lost most days; I am full of thanks. I
am thankful for recovery and watching as God leads me through circumstances
with His strength. I am thankful for the
progress night shift provides in my recovery process. I am thankful for the little things: having a
husband who loves me with all his heart, children to help around the house and
care for each other, time spent with loved ones and coffee (you gotta be
thankful for coffee). 😊
Night shift is miserable for me. Some love it!
I hate it! But, I am not
surprised of all the good that came thus far from working these hours. Was taking this job the right choice for
me? Maybe, maybe not; but, with continual
rejoicing, praying and shifting all thoughts to thanks, God is taking every
moment lived and working it out for good.
I am confident of such Truth. . .
“28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love
him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
I stand firm on His Truth in this matter. He takes my tears, exhaustion, worries and
fears and uses them in this chapter.
This chapter is preparing me for whatever lay ahead. The strength, confidence and eye-opening
experiences each day/night work into His Plan for me.
Knowing this Truth does not keep me immune to the
enemy’s schemes. The enemy prowls,
looking to demolish all the good revealed in my story. God defeats our enemy without even breaking a
sweat. . .
My dear friends, wherever life may lead, know that
God never leaves nor forsakes. The
decisions we make daily may cause difficult circumstances; but, laying each one
at the Cross, rejoicing, praying and giving thanks changes everything. Our spirit strengthens as Truth demands the
enemy to vanish. Our attitude brightens
as thankfulness drowns out fear. Our
eyes open to God as conversation brings Him into every moment.
Take this chapter in your life and walk confidently
with God. He always shows up. He works in the situation to grow your
spirit, preparing you for Eternity. He
holds a prosperous future for you. Hang
on dear friend! Find the silver lining
by filling your heart with Truth, worship our God and give thanks for the
Eternal life He prepares for you.
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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