Devotional for Nurses & Preceptors: “Hands That Heal, Hearts That Reflect Christ”

 Scripture:

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

Nursing is holy ground. Every shift places us at the bedside of the broken, the fearful, the dying, and the hopeful. We are entrusted with lives. Yet, within this sacred calling, many new nurses walk through fire—misunderstood, belittled, rushed, and sometimes treated without dignity. In places like the ER, pressure is high, but that pressure must never excuse injustice.

Once upon a time this is my story too. I learned to turn injustice with a blessing. I learned to not let the ER label me. I knew at the moment that failure was not my name. “You are the God who sees” (Isaiah 40:27). “You are the God who sees me”. (Genesis 16:13)

Preceptors are not just trainers; they are gatekeepers of the future of nursing. Their words can either build or destroy. A single sentence can shape confidence—or plant fear. God sees every interaction. Heaven records every moment where power is used to uplift or to wound.

As a new nurse, I experienced unfairness and a lack of respect. There were moments when quitting felt easier than continuing. But I did not give up. By God’s grace, I earned my BSN, and now I am pursuing my Master’s degree. What the enemy meant to silence me, God used to strengthen me. In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and daughter blog  This devotional is a call to every nurse and preceptor: You are not only shaping skills—you are shaping souls. Jesus said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for Me” (Matthew 25:40). That includes the new nurse trembling on their first code, the graduate still finding their voice, the one who learns differently, the one who is afraid to ask. God cannot be mocked. What we sow in others, we will reap. If we sow harshness, we reap division. If we sow mercy, we reap healing. If we sow pride, we reap broken teams. But if we sow grace, patience, and truth in love, we reap a generation of nurses who stand strong. Preceptor, you are a shepherd. You can say: “You’re doing better than you think.” “I’m here. Ask me.” “Let’s learn this together.”
Or you can crush a spirit with silence, sarcasm, or impatience.

One path reflects Christ. The other reflects the world. 2026 Let this be the year nursing turns back to God. Let our units become places where excellence and compassion walk together. Where correction is given with honor. Where teaching flows from humility. Where no nurse feels alone.

Prayer:
Lord, cleanse our hearts in the nursing profession. Forgive us where we have wounded instead of healed, where we have used power instead of love. Teach every preceptor to reflect Your heart. Raise up nurses who do not grow bitter, but become better. Heal those who were mistreated. Restore their confidence. Let our hands carry skill and our mouths carry life. May every unit become an altar where Your presence is felt. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Calling to Nurses: Keep Your Hearts Clean

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” — Matthew 5:7

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves.” — Philippians 2:3

Devotional

In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and Daughter Blog as a registered nurse I have been feeling the need to pray for all nurses.  This is a calling to every nurse—new, seasoned, tired, gifted, struggling, and still standing. Nurses to guard your heart. Do not let bitterness, pride, gossip, or burnout contaminate the calling God placed on your life. The hospital may be busy, stressful, and imperfect—but your spirit does not have to become hardened.

Do not forget the prayer you whispered when you first arrived.
The prayer that said, “Lord, help me.”  “Lord, teach me.” “Lord, use my hands.” That prayer still matters. God still hears it.

Nurses are called to mercy—not only for patients, but for one another. We are called to be humble.  If you are a nurse educator then you must know to use mercy when you teach. Teach with patience, not frustration. Remember that you were once learning too. You did not know everything. Someone slowed down for you. Someone explained again. Someone showed you grace. Be humble and remember God is watching our every move!  Treat new nurses with respect.  They are not a burden—they are a responsibility and a blessing. The same mercy that carried you through your early days is the mercy you are now called to give.

Correction does not require cruelty.  Excellence does not require humiliation.  Leadership does not require hardness of heart.

Jesus served with compassion, even when He was tired. He corrected it with love. He taught with patience. If we claim His name, our hands must reflect His heart.  Let your unit be a place where: Prayer is remembered, even if silently, Mercy is practiced, not withheld, Patience is taught, not forced, Respect is given, not earned through fear.  This is not just about being a good nurse. This is about honoring the calling. The next time you teach or train a new nurse; remember to be merciful as Jesus had mercy with you. Practice Love and respect. If you want to see a change; start by being the change. 

Prayer

Lord, call our hearts back to You. Keep us from becoming contaminated by pride, anger, or impatience. Help us remember the prayers we once prayed and live them out daily. Teach us to lead with mercy, teach with patience, and treat every nurse with respect. May our work reflect Your love. Amen.

He Call His Sheep by Name!

 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory… He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” — Matthew 25:31–32

Jesus warned us that a day is coming when everything will be revealed. He will separate the sheep from the goats—those who truly belong to Him from those who only appeared to. This is not a parable meant to frighten us, but to awaken us. It is a call to examine our hearts and our lives. Time is almost up.

We are living in days where faith can look like routine, and Christianity can become culture instead of conviction. Many know about God, but few walk with Him. Many hear the Word, but do not live it. The sheep are known by their obedience, their love, their surrender. The goats may stand near, but they never truly follow.

Jesus makes it clear: belonging to Him is not about appearance—it is about relationship and fruit. The sheep hear His voice and respond. They forgive. They serve. They love. They remain faithful even when it is hard. This is why we must stay awake.

Families are breaking. Hearts are growing cold. Distractions are endless. Yet heaven is still speaking. God is still calling. Mercy is still available. But the door will not remain open forever. Now is the time to return. Now is the time to align our homes, our words, and our choices with heaven.

We cannot afford to live halfway. We cannot delay repentance. We cannot assume tomorrow is guaranteed. Today is the day to choose—to follow, to obey, to love, to live as sheep who know their Shepherd.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, search our hearts. We do not want to be near You without belonging to You. Awaken us from every form of spiritual sleep. Teach us to hear Your voice and follow You fully. Align our families with Your truth. Let us live as Your sheep—faithful, obedient, and ready. We choose You today. In Your name, Amen.

Stay Awake and Alert!

 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:6

The year has already begun, yet many homes remain wounded, relationships strained, and hearts drifting far from God’s design. The Bible calls us to stay awake and alert—not in fear, but in spiritual awareness. This is not a season for slumber. It is a time to rise, to watch, and to guard what God has entrusted to us: our faith, our children, our marriages, and our calling.

To be awake means to live with discernment. It means recognizing the subtle ways the enemy tries to divide families, dull prayer, and normalize distance from God. Spiritual sleep does not happen overnight—it comes through neglect, distraction, and compromise. Little by little, prayer fades. The Word is set aside. Forgiveness is delayed. And soon, hearts grow cold.

But God, in His mercy, is calling us back. He is calling mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters to stand in the gap. He is awakening homes to become altars again. He is stirring hearts to return to prayer, to forgiveness, to obedience. We cannot afford to be passive while families are breaking and generations are being lost. Now is the time to watch over our homes with love, truth, and faith.

To stay alert is to live intentionally—choosing God daily. It is forgiving quickly, praying faithfully, and teaching our children to seek the Lord. It is refusing to normalize chaos and instead declaring peace. It is believing that even what seems broken can be restored by the power of Christ.

Butterflies are transformed, not by accident, but by process. In the same way, God is transforming us. He is calling us out of spiritual sleep and into purpose. Let us rise. Let us watch. Let us build homes that reflect His heart. In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and daughter blog we are making a call today to everyone to turn to God in 2026. The time is now. The time is today. Do not wait! This is a 911 with tears I am asking to please turn to God. This is a warning! 

Prayer:
Father God, awaken our hearts. Remove every trace of spiritual sleep from our homes and families. Teach us to watch, to pray, and to stand firm in truth. Heal what is broken, restore what has been lost, and draw every heart back to You. Make our homes places of light in a dark world. We choose to stay awake and alert, anchored in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fasting God’s Way: Aligning the Heart 💗

 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter…?”Isaiah 58:6–7

Fasting is not about losing weight. It is not about skipping meals without purpose. And it is not about looking spiritual. Biblical fasting is about heart alignment.

God makes it clear in Isaiah 58 that fasting without repentance, forgiveness, and compassion does not move heaven. We can fast from food and still be full of pride, offense, bitterness, and unforgiveness. True fasting begins inside. Before we lay food aside, God asks us to lay down: Unforgiveness, Pride, Harsh words, Hidden resentment. Isaiah reminds us that the fast God chooses breaks chains not just in the spiritual realm, but in our hearts, our families, and our relationships. If we fast but refuse to forgive, we miss the purpose. If we fast but continue to wound with our words, we miss the power. If we fast but ignore the hurting around us, we miss God’s heart. This is why fasting and prayer must go together with forgiveness and humility. As families, this is a powerful moment to teach our children: To say “I’m sorry” To forgive quickly, To love deeply, To serve others willingly. When our hearts align with God’s heart, fasting becomes a doorway for healing, freedom, and breakthrough. 

Family Heart Check: Is there anyone we need to forgive before or during this fast? Are our words building or tearing down? How can our family show compassion during these 21 days?

Prayer of Alignment

Lord, We do not want to fast in vain. Search our hearts and reveal anything that does not please You. Help us forgive as You have forgiven us. Teach us to love, serve, and walk in humility.  May this fast break every yoke in our lives and in our homes. Align our hearts with Yours. In Jesus’ name,  Amen!  🦋

January Reset: A 21-Day Invitation to Fasting & Prayer

 Daniel 10:12  NKJV 12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.

“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” — Joshua 3:5. January 2026 is not just the start of a new year—it is a spiritual doorway. “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you”. (Joshua 3:5)

Before Israel crossed into the promise, God did not tell them to rush forward. He told them to consecrate themselves first. Fasting and prayer are not religious rituals; they are acts of surrender. They realign our hearts with heaven before we take another step. For the next 21 days, we are inviting families—mothers and daughters, parents and children—to pause, humble themselves, and seek God intentionally. Fasting teaches us that we do not live by bread alone. Prayer reminds us that we are never walking alone. This is not about perfection. It is about positioning. During these 21 days, we lay down distractions. We silence the noise. We teach our children that seeking God comes first, not last. Some fast food. Some fast social media. Some fast complaining, fear, or negative words. Whatever we lay down, we lift Jesus higher. When families pray together, chains break. When children see parents fast, faith is planted. When homes seek God, atmospheres shift. This January, we are not entering the year rushed or distracted—we are entering it consecrated. In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and daughter blog we like to have a Family Invitation as we open 2026. We invite you to join us for 21 days of fasting and prayer: Seek God daily as a family.  Pray over your home, your children, and your future. Ask God for direction, healing, and alignment. Even a few minutes a day can change everything.

Family Reflection: What is God asking our family to lay down for these 21 days? How can we make prayer a daily family habit? What are we believing in God for this year?

Closing Prayer

Father God, We dedicate this month and this year to You. Search our hearts, cleanse our minds, and align our steps. Teach us to hunger for You more than anything else. As we fast and pray, let our homes be filled with Your presence, our children rooted in truth,
and our families strengthened in faith. We step into this year consecrated, committed, and covered. In Jesus’, Amen!

Entering the Ark: A New Year Devotional for Families 2026

 “The Lord then said to Noah, ‘Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.’”

— Genesis 7:1

As we step into a new year, 2026 God is still calling families—just like He called Noah—not to blend in with the noise of the world, but to enter the ark.

The ark was not popular. It was not understood. It was built in obedience before the rain ever fell. Yet the ark became a place of protection, obedience, and salvation. Today, the world is loud. Values are shifting. Truth is questioned. But God is once again inviting families to make a decision: Will we enter the ark together? The ark represents choosing God’s voice over culture.  It represents covering our children in prayer. It represents saying, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Entering the ark means: Choosing faith over fear Truth over compromise Obedience over convenience. This year, we are not chasing trends—we are chasing God. We are teaching our children that grace gives us wings, but obedience keeps us safe. Mommies and daughters, fathers and sons—this is the year to build spiritual habits, speak life over one another, and walk hand in hand into God’s covering. The door of the ark is still open. The invitation is still being extended. But the time to enter is now. 2026 is the year for families to reflect and awake. What does “entering the ark” look like for our family this year? How can we protect our hearts and our children’s faith? What distractions do we need to leave outside? In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and daughter blog as we enter 2026 we invite you to enter the ark. Lets pray!

Closing Prayer

Lord,

 As we begin this new year, we choose You. We choose obedience over comfort and faith over fear. Cover our families, our children, and our homes. Teach us to hear Your voice and walk in Your ways. We step into the ark—not alone, but together—trusting You to lead us, protect us, and transform us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.