"The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted”

 

God is close to the brokenhearted

~Psalms 34:18

When Everywhere You Look There Is Hurt Pray! There are seasons when it feels like the whole world is bleeding. Families are broken, hearts are wounded, people are tired, and many are silently crying. You look around and ask, “Lord, what do we do when everyone is hurting?”

God’s Word already prepared us for moments like this. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” This means something powerful: when pain increases, God draws closer. When the world is hurting, heaven is not distant—God is near. What Do We Do When We See So Much Hurt? Run to God first. Before we try to fix the world, we must bring our hearts to God. Only God can heal wounds that people cannot see. Become vessels of compassion. People do not always need perfect answers. Sometimes they just need someone who listens, prays, and shows love. Jesus saw suffering everywhere during His ministry, yet He did not turn away. The Bible tells us in Gospel of Matthew 9:36 that when He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were weary and scattered. Compassion is heaven’s response to human pain. Pray for healing in our land. The world is not healed by arguments, politics, or human strength. Healing begins when people humble themselves before God. God reminds us in Second Book of Chronicles 7:14:

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray… then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.”

When people hurt, the church must pray more, love more, and shine brighter. In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and Daughter Blog we have A Prayer for a Hurting World. Let’s pray!

Heavenly Father,
We look around and see so much pain. Many hearts are broken, many souls are tired, and many people feel lost. Lord, teach us what to do in a hurting world. Fill us with Your compassion. Help us to speak words that heal, to pray for those who are suffering, and to bring Your light where darkness has grown. Heal the brokenhearted, restore families, and awaken hearts to Your presence. Use us as instruments of Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You Are Not Alone — Come Out of the Dark Place

2 Samuel 9:9

David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's Sake?

There was a man in the Bible named Mephibosheth. His life began with tragedy. When he was just a child, he fell and became crippled in both feet. Because his grandfather Saul and his father Jonathan died, Mephibosheth was taken into hiding.

He lived in a place called Lo-debar, which means a place with no pasture, no growth, and no word. In other words, it was a place of emptiness, isolation, and silence. Many of us know what a “Lo-debar” season feels like. A dark place where we hide because of pain, failure, shame, or broken dreams. Maybe you feel forgotten. Maybe you feel like life dropped you and left you wounded. Maybe you feel stuck in a place where nothing seems to grow. But the story does not end there. One day David asked an unexpected question: "Is there still anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" (2 Samuel 9:1) David sent for Mephibosheth and brought him out of Lo-debar and into the king’s palace. Imagine that moment. The man who thought he was forgotten was suddenly remembered. The man hiding in darkness was called into the presence of the king. David told him something life- changing: "Do not be afraid… you will always eat at my table." (2 Samuel 9:7) Mephibosheth went from hiding in a barren place to sitting at the king’s table. This is a picture of God’s grace. Sometimes we believe our brokenness disqualifies us. Sometimes we sit in our own Lo-debar thinking our story is over. But God is still asking, “Is there someone I can show kindness to?” And He calls our name. You are not forgotten. You are not disqualified. You are not alone. It is time to come out of the dark place. There is a seat for you at the King’s table. Your pain does not cancel God’s promise.  Your past does not erase God’s grace. Just like Mephibosheth, the King is calling you closer.

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Reflection

What “Lo-debar” are you sitting in today? Is it fear, failure, shame, or discouragement? Hear God’s voice today: You don’t have to stay there.

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Prayer 💛💙💜

Lord,  Thank You for reminding me that I am not forgotten. When I feel broken, ashamed, or hidden in dark places, remind me that Your grace still calls my name. Help me step out of my Lo-debar and walk toward the place You prepared for me. Thank You for Your mercy and for giving me a seat at Your table. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sometimes you forget that you are beautiful.

 Sometimes you forget that you are beautiful.

Not because beauty left you, but because life became heavy. The responsibilities, the battles, the disappointments, and the silent tears can make a woman forget the value that God placed within her.

But the Word of God reminds us: “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)

Your beauty was never meant to come from the approval of people or the standards of this world. Your beauty comes from the One who created you with intention, purpose, and love. God sees the strength in the woman who keeps praying when she is tired, who keeps loving when she is wounded, and who keeps believing when the road is hard.

True beauty is a heart aligned with God. It is the quiet faith of a woman who trusts the Lord in every season.

Today, remember this: You are seen by God. You are loved by God.
You are chosen by God. And you are beautiful in His sight.

Prayer

Father,
For every woman who has forgotten her worth, remind her today that she was created in Your image. Heal every wound that made her doubt herself. Restore confidence where pain tried to take it away. Let every woman see herself the way You see her—valuable, loved, and beautiful. Clothe her with strength and dignity. Fill her heart with peace and her spirit with courage. May she walk in the identity You have given her and never forget that her beauty begins with You. In Jesus’ name Amen!!!

International Women’s Day!

 On this International Women’s Day, we honor women not by the standards of the world, but by the calling of God.

The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 31:25, “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” A woman of God is not defined by culture, trends, or opinions—she is defined by her faith, courage, and obedience to the Lord.

Throughout Scripture, God raised women to stand with boldness: Deborah led with wisdom, Esther stood with courage to save her people, Ruth walked in loyalty, and Mary carried the promise of salvation. These women remind us that when a woman walks with God, she carries purpose, influence, and spiritual authority.

Today, may every woman remember: You were created with purpose.
You were called to be a light. You were chosen to walk in truth.

Let us be women who pray, who stand for righteousness, who build our families, who encourage others, and who refuse to compromise our faith. The world may celebrate beauty and success, but Heaven celebrates a woman who fears the Lord. “A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30. In Butterfly by Grace Momy and daughter blog May God strengthen every woman today to walk boldly in her calling. Lets pray! 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, We thank You for the gift of women—mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. You created women with compassion, wisdom, and strength that reflect Your heart. Lord, strengthen every woman who feels weary today. Heal the brokenhearted. Restore the discouraged. Lift up those who feel unseen or unappreciated. Remind them that their value comes from You alone. Raise up women who will walk in truth, who will pray without ceasing, who will lead their families with love and faith. Let them be women who build, not tear down; women who bring light into dark places; women who stand boldly for righteousness. Cover every home represented here with Your peace. Protect every mother and daughter. Fill every heart with Your presence. May women everywhere remember that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, chosen by You, and called for a divine purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Failure Is Not Your Name!

🦋 She Believed She Could, So She Wrote Her Story!

“She believed she could, so she did.”

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”

~Proverbs 31:25

She wrote her story so others would know that failure is not her name — and it is not yours either. Maybe you didn’t fail the board examination.  Maybe you didn’t fail as a nurse. But perhaps you feel like you failed somewhere else. Maybe you failed as a mother.
As a teacher. As a daughter.  As a leader. Maybe your business failed.
Maybe you gave up on your dreams.  Maybe you feel like you failed yourself. Today I want to tell you something clearly: Failure is not your name. Once upon a time, that was me too. I felt defeated. I felt like the floor was my permanent place. But I learned something — the floor is a place to pray, not a place to quit. God reminded me of who I am. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”( Proverbs 31:25). You are clothed with strength.
You are wrapped in dignity.  Your story is not over. That is why I wrote my book: NCLEX-RN from Caterpillar to Butterfly by Grace being publish soon. Stay tune! Because transformation is real.  Because the caterpillar stage is not the final stage. Because grace will carry you from the floor to flight. If I can rise, so can you. If I can begin again, so can you. Failure is not your name. Grace is. Let’s pray!

Heavenly Father,

Today I come before you with every mistake, every disappointment, every moment I thought I was not enough. Lord you know  the nights I cried. You know the times I felt like I failed as a mother, as a daughter, as a leader, as a nurse, as a dreamer. You know the dreams. You know the dreams I almost give up. But today, I declare that failure is not my name. Your words says: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come”. Proverbs 31:25 In the name of Jesus father clothe me again with your strength. Wrap me in your dignity. Remind me that my identity is not my past, but in your promises. When I fail, teach me to pray not to quit. When I feel weak, remind me that you are my strength. You are my rock. You are my savior. I am redeemed. When I feel stuck in the caterpillar season, help me trust the transformation. Father God, I surrender every label that is not from you in the name of Jesus I release shame, I release fear, I release anxiety, I release the lie that I am a failure, I release doubt, I release lies, I release the lie that I am a failure. I receive your grace. I receive new beginnings. I receive the courage to rise again. Failure is not my name. Grace is my covering. Purpose is my future.  I am not a failure because “we are chosen people a royal priesthood, holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praise of him who called you out of a darkness into his wonderful light”. 1 Peter 2:9. I am not a failure in the name of Jesus because he engraved on his palms of his hands. In the name of Jesus Amen,,,,

Two are better than one!

“Two are better than one… For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

As nurses, we all carry a story — stories of long nights, silent prayers, broken hearts, victories, and moments when we had to dig deep for strength we didn’t know we had. The Word of God reminds us: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Epistle to the Philippians 4:13. We were not called to this profession by accident. Nursing is more than a career — it is a calling. It is compassion in action. It is grace under pressure. It is being the light in someone’s darkest hour.

She believed she could — not because it was easy, but because she knew her strength came from God. So she wrote her story to inspire other nurses to break the chains, to be the change, and to lift one another higher. We are better together. We are stronger together.  We are not in competition — we are in community. Let us encourage one another to grow, to lead with integrity, and to become the most prudent, compassionate, and excellent nurses we can be.

Because every nurse has a story. And every story has the power to heal. In Butterfly by Grace – Mommy & Daughter blog we want to encourage. Let’s Pray! 

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of grace that carries us through every season. Just like a butterfly, You are transforming us daily — teaching us, shaping us, and strengthening us. Lord, bless every mother and daughter reading this. Cover their relationship with love, patience, and understanding. Where there has been hurt, bring healing. Where there has been silence, bring open hearts. Where there has been doubt, bring confidence rooted in You. Father, clothe us with that strength. Teach us to reflect Your grace in our homes, in our words, and in our example. Help us, as mothers, to lead with wisdom. Help us, as daughters, to grow in faith and character. May we break unhealthy cycles.  May we be the change.  May we walk in freedom. Let our lives shine as You said: “Let your light shine before others.”(Matthew 5:16) We declare that we are becoming women of faith, courage, and compassion. We are growing. We are healing. We are transforming by grace. In Jesus’ name,
Amen

“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.