“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.