A Call to the Broken

I cried out and You responded.
But not in the way I expected.
You didn’t yell, You didn’t curse, You didn’t belittle…
You didn’t even bring up my past.
No.
You responded with a gentle touch, with a soft tone.
You responded with love.
You heard me though I didn’t speak — but cried out with my soul…
Hurt, broken, ashamed, and afraid of what You might say or do.
Yet You heard that quiet cry…and You responded.
You rushed in and You healed me.
You cleaned me up.
You bound my wounds.
Then You turned me around and sent me back in
to find and bring out the rest of your broken daughters.
You sent me in with Your message…
Calling all broken! Come!
I am sent by the Most High to you, dear sister.
He knows you are broken.
He knows you are wounded.
He knows you are afraid…
And He loves you!
Calling all broken! Come!
You are loved.
You are valuable.
You are precious.
Let Him mend you.
He is gentle. He is kind. And He loves you!
He has a purpose for you.
Come! I’ll take you there.
He is waiting for you.
Just come!

Listen! The Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you,nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call. ~Isaiah 59:1

Shelley Wilburn

Shelley Wilburn has been writing since the age of twelve. She loves stories and adventures, and often finds herself getting into mischief with any one of her six grandchildren. She has written several articles and devotionals over the years for various newspapers, women's magazines, and newsletters. She has also co-authored devotionals. Shelley began writing full-time in 2012 after being healed of over 40 years of depression and anxiety. Using her love of writing, and wearing mismatched socks, Shelley has developed a unique ministry of encouraging others using biblical truths and stories from her own personal life. When not writing, you can find Shelley and her husband of over 30 years, D.A. zipping down the road in their newest adventure-maker, a bright orange, Mustang convertible Shelley has laughingly dubbed The Pony.