The Savior

Because of Jesus, There is Hope

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My Daily Musings-May 5th, 2026

I read this verse today and it deeply touched me:

“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.” —1 John 4:9

The words that stood out to me most were “that we might live through him.” What a beautiful promise. Because Jesus suffered for our sins, died for us, and was resurrected, we are not left without hope.

Through Him, we can overcome our sins and shortcomings. Through Him, hearts can heal. Through Him, we can change, grow, and become better than we were yesterday. And because He was resurrected, we know death is not the end—we can live again.

There are some days when hope feels harder to find. Life can weigh heavily, and answers may seem far away. But on those days, I cling to my testimony that because of my Savior, hope is never gone.

What helps you hold on to hope when life feels heavy? How has the Savior helped you feel alive again in difficult seasons?

Because of Jesus Christ, there is always hope.

Strength Spoken From Afar

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Backstory:
A Roman centurion — an outsider to the covenant people — approached Jesus with a plea for someone he loved dearly. He understood authority. He knew that when a command was spoken, it was done. So he asked for no touch, no visit, no visible proof. “Speak the word only,” he said, believing Christ’s power was not limited by distance. And Jesus marveled at him. Not because he had perfect circumstances. Not because he was strong. But because he believed.

Strength Spoken From Afar

We all have trials that break open our soul,
Leaving us wondering if we will ever be whole.
There are days when we struggle to take one more step, 
Weary from burdens and the tears we have kept.

Some days are easier to keep moving on
Hiding the ache until the shadows are gone.
We wonder if others could see through the mask, 
Would they reach out to help with the weight of our task?

The Savior who healed in the pages of old, 
Still offers us peace that has never grown cold. 
Though He may not be here for our eyes to perceive, 
He dwells in the hearts of all those who believe.

We only need reach out our hands to His light, 
To find His compassion in the depth of our night. 
Through every dark valley and the storms that we face, 
He lifts up our heads with the strength of His grace.

So if there are days when you’re tempted to doubt, 
When the pain is so heavy you just want to shout— 
Remember the One who has loved you so much, 
Is healing your heart with His heavenly touch.

The Takeaway: Some days our bodies are weak. Some days our hearts are unsure. Some days we wonder if we can keep going one more hour. But the same Savior who healed from afar still speaks strength into weary souls. He does not need to stand physically in the room to be present. He does not need to remove the struggle to sustain us through it. When we feel we cannot take another step, perhaps our prayer can simply be: “Lord, speak the word only.” And trust that He will.