Listen for His Whisper

By Paula Williamson guest writer

Are You a Cinderella Story?

The other day I was driving to work, thinking about how much God loves us and the immense price He paid for us through His Son. As I did, I couldn’t help but think of how many of us are like Cinderella. We spend our lives sitting by the fireplace, cleaning up cinders and ashes, our garments covered in soot—never truly knowing who we are. Yet He has a crown and a robe for us, along with a glass slipper that fits us perfectly. We don’t have to do anything to make it fit.

The Slipper Was Never Meant for Another

Satan spends his time distracting us—getting us to look at others and covet what we don’t have—when their slipper was never intended for our foot. We search everywhere for our place in life except in Him.

I couldn’t help but think of Him waiting on His white horse, holding the robe, the ring, the crown, and the slipper tailor-made just for us. We are the princess bride. We were never meant to live among ashes and cinders. The enemy has fed us lies, but it is time to rise from the ash heap and allow Him, in tenderness, to wash us clean.

He Is Pursuing You

His plans for us are for good and not for evil—to give us a future and a hope. Though our sins be as scarlet, He will wash them as white as wool.

Imagine you see Him approaching–He is here—always here—stepping off His white horse and pursuing us. Is that your slipper in His hand—the one you lost, or maybe the one you always dreamed of having? Imagine Him walking toward you. You have nothing to fear. The slipper fits. It is yours. It always has been—along with the crown and the Prince of Peace. Will you take it?Will you accept the role of His chosen bride?

Leaving the Ash Heap

Have you become so comfortable in the ash heap that it feels like home? Have you chosen to drink from the chalice of the enemy and believed that is where you belong? Will you stand up and dare to step out—stained and filthy—to accept the proposal? The ring. The crown. The robe. The slipper. Will you accept that His heart is full of goodness and make Him your Master, your Lord, your Prince, your Beloved?

The Prodigal Bride

I see so many of us—some behind real prison bars, others trapped by invisible, self-inflicted ones. Many prayed that prayer long ago, yet never truly believed they were forgiven and worthy of the robe, the ring, or the crown. Along the road of disappointment, their slippers were lost. But He never moved. He is still here. He is still waiting. He has not lost the sparkle in His eye for you.

“Come,” He says.Come into relationship with Me.Come into My chamber.Lay your head upon My chest and listen to the beat of My heart. Allow Me to wash the stains of this world from My beloved. Allow Me to touch your scars and wounds. Share with Me the secret places of your heart where no one else dares to go. Listen… for His whisper, precious bride.

The Prodigal Bride (Poem)

In humble adoration, I come before Your throne,

garments filthy, stained with sin, but Lord, I’m coming home.

I walk into Your presence, bearing every scar,

accepted by Your outstretched arms—I’ve wandered, Lord, so far.

I’ve searched for You in vain things,

fooled by an angel of light,I

humbly bow before Your throne and come to make things right.

You are so much more; I’m beginning to see,

Free me from thoughts of never being worthy.

You’re pouring out Your mercy and forgiveness—Lord, You are so kind.

I don’t want to be left to myself; I have been so blind.

I’m thirsty for truth, for living water promised here,

I’m coming home with my wedding gown on; I won’t waste another year.

Pull out the robe, the ring, the crown—I’m ready to take my place.

I’m running, Lord, toward Your outstretched arms to Your amazing grace.

— pjw

Revelation 22:17“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.”

Devotional Takeaway

You were never meant to live among ashes. Your identity is not found in what you have endured, lost, or believed about yourself—but in the One who pursues you with a crown, a robe, and a perfectly fitting slipper. He is calling you out of the ash heap and into relationship, restoration, and belonging.

This blog was taken from my book, Listen for His Whisper, a free download