When Jesus Calls
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This is the story of Mary, a young woman who thinks her life is all planned out. As her past life comes back in a surprising way, a sudden call from God shakes everything up. She faces difficult decisions and must navigate uncertainty to find her true purpose. As she returns her heart to God, peace enters her heart, and her faith grows significantly. As she begins to understand the true meaning of forgiveness and God’s love for her, life turns around remarkably. However, she continues to be tested in her faith to trust and follow Him, even in the most uncertain circumstances. While looking for love in all the wrong places, Mary finds the understanding of her need for her Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary regrets not understanding or being taught as a child two essential scriptures that become real to her heart: “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first” (Revelations 2:4) and “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). Living on emotion while trying to follow Jesus becomes a lesson she will not soon forget. Mary desires to bring hope and provide guidance while saving someone from the pain she has endured. She also understands that nothing surprises God.
Because Jesus died a brutal death on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, we are forgiven if we repent of our sins. “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’” (Luke 23:34). “And we know that all things God works together for the good of those that love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit” (John 19:30).
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Mary is a naïve young woman whose life is not as planned. Betrayal in her marriage leaves her bitter, heartbroken, and angry. Instead of praying for God’s direction, she lives on her own understanding, walking away from the one who loves her the most: her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Focused on forgetting the pain of her past, Mary spends her days working as sales and marketing director at a popular resort and becomes a best-selling author. While trying to balance her life, she desires to follow Jesus. As Jesus continues to provide forgiveness, healing, and strength, Mary’s life takes a remarkable turn; she becomes a single mom. Even as her faith is tested, Mary understands her need for her dependence on Jesus and forgiveness in her heart. Mary desires to use her story to save others from pain. Will her walk, faith, and trust in Jesus Christ be enough to help her reject outside influences determined to change her decisions in following His plan for her life?
When Jesus Calls is a story of undeniable faith. Mary realizes she has not protected her heart well, as God’s word says in Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Repenting of her sins, Mary finds peace and comes to know her Savior, Jesus Christ, in a more personal way, realizing He will never fail her, and all things work together for His Glory.
About the Author
Martha GaylE spent many years working in the corporate world, striving for perfection and wealth while desiring to follow Jesus. She was later called to become a stay-at-home wife and homeschool mom. Once her daughter left home to attend college, Martha became the owner of an insurance agency. After years of enjoying her career, she was called to sell her business to write this book. Her prayer is that God uses When Jesus Calls to inspire, provide hope in a broken world, and change hearts for His glory.