“Here I Am, Send Me”

  “Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” — Isaiah 6:8 🕮

🩺Nursing is more than a career. It is a calling that requires courage, compassion, and a willing heart. Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the MOST trusted and respected professions. For many years in surveys (like Gallup in the U.S.), nurses have ranked #1 in honesty and ethics among all professions higher than doctors, teachers, clergy, and politicians. So while nurses don’t receive “awards” as a profession, they receive the highest public trust and respect ratings. As a new nurse, I still see the separation between nurses and preceptors—the cold shoulders, the lack of grace, and the walls that divide us. This should not be. If we want to see real change in nursing, we must reunite, not divide.

When Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord, he did not hesitate. He did not ask about comfort, pay, recognition, or how difficult the mission would be. He simply said, “Here I am. Send me.” Every nurse who puts on scrubs, walks into a hospital, clinic, or community setting, and chooses to care for the sick is answering that same call. There are days that  it feels heavy—when you are exhausted, disrespected, overworked, or emotionally wounded. Yet, you still show up. You still advocate. You still serve. That is the heart of Isaiah’s response. God is still asking today, “Whom shall I send?” He is sending nurses into rooms filled with pain, fear, and uncertainty. He is sending nurses into systems that need justice, compassion, and truth. He is sending nurses to be His hands, His voice, and His presence when patients feel alone. When you comfort a dying patient, you are answering, “Here I am.”  When you stand up for a new nurse being mistreated, you are answering, “Here I am.” When you pray silently for your patient, you are answering, “Here I am.” You were not placed in nursing by accident. You were sent. 🦋In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and daughter blog we want to hear your thoughts! Raise up your voice. I am asking you as a new or old  Nurse. Where is God asking me to say, “Here I am, send me,” in my nursing journey? How can I be a messenger of hope, integrity, and compassion in my workplace? What fears or wounds do I need to surrender so I can fully walk in my calling? Let's pray!

Prayer

Lord, here I am. You have called me to serve the sick, the hurting, and the vulnerable. Give me a willing heart like Isaiah. When I am tired, strengthen me. When I feel unseen, remind me that You see me. When injustice rises, give me courage to speak truth in love. Use my hands to heal, my words to comfort, and my heart to reflect Your love. Send me, Lord, wherever You need me today. Amen.

The Nurse as an Advocate in a Broken System

 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,

for the rights of all who are destitute.”
— Proverbs 31:8 (NIV)

Nursing was never meant to be silent work. From the very beginning, the call to care has always included the call to speak. Why did you become a nurse? For me, nursing is more than a profession—it is part of my calling.

 I became a nurse to be a voice for the vulnerable and to remind the broken that they are cared for, even when the world feels indifferent. Jesus modeled grace in every interaction. He loved those who did not love Him in return. He showed patience where there was resistance, mercy where there was failure, and justice where there was oppression. He calls us to be the light—and that calling doesn’t stop at the church doors. While nursing provides financial opportunity, my purpose runs deeper than a paycheck. I entered this profession to help break cycles, to stand in the gap, and to reflect the grace we all need. If we believe in justice, mercy, and love, then we must live it. Why not be the light? Why not change that? Why do women continue to be jealous? Why not come together as one? I do not understand where the fear of God is in 2026. Jesus said many times times “If you love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15) The word love is the Greek word agape. Then why would Jesus tell us Agape? God is Love. He loves you and loves me. Why is it so hard to love as Jesus did? We are the church! “Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for ones.” 

Every day, nurses stand in the gap between suffering and hope—between systems that are stretched thin and patients who are afraid, confused, or unheard. In a broken healthcare system, advocacy is not optional; it is holy work.

Advocacy doesn’t always look loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s a nurse who notices what no one else sees. Sometimes it’s asking one more question, making one more call, or refusing to walk away when something doesn’t feel right. Other times, it’s simply staying present with someone who feels invisible.

God’s Word reminds us that speaking up for the vulnerable is not just a professional, It is all of our  responsibility—it’s a spiritual calling. When a nurse uses their voice to protect dignity, ensure safety, or bring clarity, they reflect the heart of Christ, who consistently stood up for those overlooked by society.

But advocacy comes at a cost. It can feel exhausting. Risky. Lonely. Many nurses carry moral weight when they are forced to navigate systems that don’t always align with compassion or justice. In those moments, it’s important to remember: God sees the unseen work. He honors the courage it takes to stand firm with grace. You may not be able to fix the system—but you can be faithful within it. And faithfulness changes lives. In Butterfly by Grace “Mommy and Daughter blog we invite you to wherever you work; whether you are a nurse or not, work with all your heart as if you were doing it for the Lord. Be humble and be kind. Let’s not forget the true purpose of our calling. Pray with me.  

Let's Pray!

Lord, Thank You for calling nurses to be hands of healing and voices of truth. Give us courage when it’s hard to speak and wisdom when the way forward is unclear. Strengthen us when we feel worn down by systems that feel broken. Help us remember that every act of advocacy—no matter how small—matters to You. Use our voices to bring light, protection, and compassion to those who cannot speak for themselves. In the name of Jesus!  Amen.

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Closing Thought

Advocacy is not about being confrontational—it’s about being faithful. And sometimes, the most powerful ministry happens right at the bedside.