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What Job Taught Me About Faith

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My Daily Musings-August 13th, 2026

I recently read some of Job’s story in the Old Testament. I actually really relate to his story now more than I ever have in my life. His life is so great at the beginning of the book of Job. He has a nice property, family, friends, and livestock. Basically, he has it all, as we would say now.

But then everything is taken away from him. Reading his story again makes me feel better about my trials and problems. At least I don’t have it as bad as Job did. I think we can learn a lot from his story. He did doubt and lament his losses.

But at the end of the day, he still trusted in God to strengthen him and get him through those hard times. He had incredible faith that I don’t know if I would have if I were in his situation.

In Job 13:13,15, Job says,

“Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.”

In verse 15, Job is expressing his willingness to trust God even in the face of death or extreme adversity.

That’s what I need to learn from Job’s story: no matter what trials I face, no matter what happens to me, I still need to trust in God to get me through. I need to have that kind of faith.

What do you learn from Job’s example of faith? How do you keep trusting God when you’re going through difficult trials?

Read the poem I wrote earlier this year about Job’s story here: https://faithcenteredinspiration.com/2026/02/17/when-i-falter-you-remain/

Replacing Anxiety with Prayer and Trust

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My Daily Musings- July 30th, 2026

This week my Mom and I have been memorizing this scripture: Philippians 4:6-7.

It reads, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

When I saw this scripture a while back, I knew I had to research it and memorize it because it really resonated with me. If you have read my past posts, you know that I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. I firmly believe that we can kneel down and communicate with our Heavenly Father any time of the day and that He will be with us. He will shower us down with His peace and love any time we need it.

The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Philippians when he was imprisoned, most likely in Rome. He wasn’t writing it from a moment of ease: he was facing uncertainty, possible suffering, and the possibility of death.

I was confused at first with the phrase, “Be careful for nothing.” I learned that this phrase basically means, “Do not be consumed by anxiety about anything.” We live in a world full of anxiety and depression. So, when I learned that, it really resonated with me. And how can we not be consumed by anxiety? We can go to our Father on our knees and He will help us.

I learned that supplication means making specific requests or pleading for help. Our Heavenly Father wants us to come to Him with the details of our lives. He loves and cares about us and He even cares about the little details that we wouldn’t think would matter to Him. He wants to hear it all from us.

The last thing I learned about these two verses is that the word “keep” has the idea of a guard standing watch over something valuable. Just like a soldier guards a city, our Father’s peace can guard our emotions and thoughts through Christ.

So in a nutshell, these two verses say to me that if we trust our Heavenly Father through our trials, if we wait on His timing, then we can find peace in uncertainty. I think this also applies well with my word of the year, “Abide,” because it’s really an invitation to remain close to Christ and our Father in Heaven instead of being carried away by worry.

What is a favorite scripture or quote that helps quiet your heart when life feels overwhelming?

He Loves Me Anyway

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My Daily Musings-July 10th, 2026

While listening to the audiobook Along the Rio Grande by Tracie Peterson, one character felt he had sinned too much to ever be loved by God. Another gently reminded him of Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee.” That simple verse touched my heart. God knew every choice we would ever make before we were even born, yet He chose to love us anyway.

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…” — Jeremiah 1:5

Isn’t that an incredible thought?

Before we took our first breath, our Father already knew us. He knew every joy we would experience, every mistake we would make, every weakness we would struggle with, and every time we would need His grace. None of it has ever caught Him by surprise.

Have you ever wondered if you’ve wandered too far for God to still love you? Or questioned whether your past has somehow changed the way He feels about you?

The answer is no.

Our Father has always known us completely, and He has always loved us completely. His love isn’t based on a perfect record; it’s rooted in His perfect character. No matter how far we may wander, He continues to invite us to come home. We can never place ourselves beyond the reach of His love.

What a comforting thought—to be fully known and still be fully loved.

The Shepherd Who Saved His People

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My Daily Musings-June 19th, 2026

As I was reading the story of David and Goliath, I was struck by how David can be seen as a beautiful foreshadowing of Jesus Christ. David was a young shepherd who stepped forward to do what no one else could do. While the armies of Israel stood in fear, David trusted in God and courageously faced the giant. He didn’t run away from the challenge—he ran toward it.

In many ways, David reminds me of the Savior. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who came to accomplish what we could never do for ourselves. Just as David delivered his people from a giant they could not defeat, Jesus came to overcome sin and death through His Atonement and Resurrection. He willingly accepted the mission His Father had given Him and courageously fulfilled it, despite the suffering He knew He would face.

What giants would we still be facing if the Savior had not stepped forward on our behalf? How often do we pause to reflect on the courage, love, and sacrifice it took for Him to complete His divine mission?

I am grateful for Jesus Christ, our Shepherd, Savior, and Redeemer. Because of Him, we can face life’s challenges with hope, knowing that He has already won the greatest victory of all.

Coming Home to the Scriptures

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My Daily Musings-June 16th, 2026

Romans 15:4 teaches that the scriptures were given “for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

I love this verse because it reminds me that the scriptures are more than ancient words on a page—they were written for us. Every time I read them, even familiar passages, I seem to discover something new. Often, the lesson I find is exactly what I need in that moment.

The scriptures bring comfort, peace, and hope to my heart. Reading them feels like coming home—like wrapping up in a warm blanket on a cold winter day. In a world that can feel uncertain, they remind me that God is near and that His promises are sure.

Have you ever read a scripture you’ve seen many times before and suddenly noticed something new? When life feels overwhelming, where do you turn to find comfort and hope?