“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace.”

— 2 Timothy 1:9

She doesn’t carry a sword to prove something.

She carries it because she was called.

Before the battle, before the fire, before the struggle—there was a voice.

A whisper in the spirit.

A command from Heaven.

A purpose placed deep within her, rooted not in her résumé, but in her rescue.

She doesn’t fight for recognition.

She fights because God already saw her, already chose her, already declared her His.

The Calling Came First

You weren’t called because you were qualified.

You were qualified because you were called.

Long before anyone else saw potential in you, the God who formed you knew what He created you for. You are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works—works prepared in advance for you to do (Ephesians 2:10).

This is not about titles or platforms. This is about holy purpose.

To be set apart.

To stand in the gap.

To speak truth.

To love fiercely.

To shine light in dark places.

And yes—to stand, even when you’re trembling.

She Who Is Called

She didn’t sign up for battle. She was sent.

She doesn’t always feel brave.

She doesn’t always know the next step.

But she knows the voice that called her, and that’s enough.

The enemy may try to distract her, derail her, make her doubt.

But he cannot undo her calling.

It is written.

It is sealed.

It is irrevocable.

A Prayer for the Called

God, remind me who I am.

When I forget what You’ve spoken, whisper it again.

When I doubt my worth, point me back to the cross.

I am not here by accident.

I am not standing in my own strength.

I am called by You.

Set me apart for Your glory and help me walk in that calling today.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Journal Prompt

When did you first feel God calling you to something greater?

How do you live differently when you remember that calling?