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Prompted: The Song of Her Soul

June 13, 2025•1 min read
weekend writing prompt #141

Weekend Writing Prompt #141- Through the Psalms

I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good before the saints.

--Psalm 52:9

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The Song of Her Soul

A Short Story by Wendi S. Harrington

A distraught Pentecostal teenager sits alone in a bedroom holding tightly to a microphone.

Chloe loves music—but fear has stolen her voice.

Years after being humiliated at a school talent show, Chloe hides behind silence, convinced she’ll never sing in front of others again. When she’s unexpectedly asked to sing at a youth rally, panic grips her heart. Worship feels safe only when no one is listening.

But God has other plans.

As Chloe wrestles with anxiety, painful memories, and self-doubt, she begins to learn that worship was never meant to be about perfection—it’s about obedience. With encouragement from her brother, a powerful scripture from Psalm 52:9, and a gentle reminder of God’s faithfulness, Chloe must decide whether she will continue hiding… or trust God with her voice.

The Song of Her Soul is a moving Christian short story about:

  • Overcoming fear through faith

  • Worship versus performance

  • Healing from childhood shame

  • The power of obedience

  • God’s ability to use broken places for His glory

This edition also includes a companion devotional and activity pages, making it perfect for:

  • Teen girls

  • Youth groups

  • Christian classrooms

  • Personal devotional reading

Tender, faith-filled, and deeply encouraging, this story reminds readers that even a trembling voice can become a testimony when placed in God’s hands.


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Wendi S. Harrington

Wendi S. Harrington

Wendi has been writing since the 6th grade. She uses words to create poetry, songs, fiction, and devotionals. She loves to write to glorify God. As a founding member of the PWE Writing Community, Wendi has been a PWE Poet since 2023.

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