Author: Christine Maynor

Following the One We Trust

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My Daily Musings-June 3rd, 2026

C.S. Lewis once said, “There would be no sense in saying you trusted Jesus if you would not take his advice.”

That quote made me stop and think about what trust really means.

When we trust a close friend or family member, we are often willing to listen to their counsel because we know they care about us and want what is best for us. We may not always understand their perspective at first, but our trust in them makes us more willing to follow their advice.

How much more should that be true of Jesus Christ?

If we truly trust Him, wouldn’t we want to follow the counsel He has given us? Throughout His ministry, Jesus taught us to feed His sheep, keep His commandments, love one another, forgive others, and abide in Him. His counsel is not meant to restrict us but to guide us toward greater peace, joy, and spiritual strength.

Sometimes His teachings ask us to do things that are difficult or uncomfortable. In those moments, do we trust Him enough to follow even when we don’t fully understand? Do our actions reflect the trust we say we have in Him?

I believe that trust in Jesus is more than believing He exists or knowing His teachings. Trust is demonstrated when we choose to follow Him day by day, step by step. As we do, we discover that His advice is always rooted in perfect love, perfect wisdom, and a perfect understanding of what we need.

The more we trust Him, the more willing we become to follow Him—and the more clearly we see that He truly knows the way.

Walking the Race Together

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Backstory:
I recently heard an idea that touched my heart. Sometimes we wonder if we are enough or if we will ever measure up to who Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want us to become. We may see the distance between our imperfect selves and our perfect Savior and feel discouraged. But what if Jesus isn't standing far away at the finish line waiting for us to catch up? What if He is already beside us, walking with us through every step of our journey? As I have faced health challenges and difficult uphill climbs in my own life, I have found comfort in the thought that the Savior is not only cheering me on but helping me carry the burdens that sometimes feel too heavy to bear alone. 

Walking the Race Together

Imagine that you are walking by yourself in the race of life,
Some days the road seems so long and full of strife. 
On those hard days, you might feel like you are walking alone,
Because no one knows your struggles and you suffer on your own.

Then you have days when you wonder if you will ever measure up
Because you are so flawed and you need someone to fill your faith cup.
You are constantly walking up a steep mountain incline 
Because your burdens weigh you down and your hopes start to decline.

If you are in the midst of health challenges that no one can figure out,
And your mind starts to wonder and your faith starts to doubt.
You are so tired of constantly being misunderstood by your fellowmen
And you wonder if you can make it through one more day over again.

If you ever feel this way, just know that your worries and cares are known
By the One who can ease your burdens so you don’t have to carry them on your own.
He will help you up your steep mountain peak when you feel weak,
And He will provide the peace and the comfort you seek.

Just lean on your Savior’s capable shoulders when you need to,
And in this race called life, He will always walk right beside you.
He will cheer you on every step of the way
Because He loves you more than you could ever say.

The Takeaway: No matter how slow our progress may seem, Jesus Christ does not ask us to walk life's path alone. He walks beside us, strengthens us when we are weary, and carries us when we cannot go on by ourselves. We do not have to be perfect today. We simply need to keep walking with Him, one step at a time. 

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Fjk9DGsjI

The One Who Truly Understands

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My Daily Musings-June 2nd, 2026

I was recently reminded that Jesus Christ has all power. As humans, we sometimes doubt, especially when we are in the middle of difficult trials. We may feel alone, misunderstood, or like no one truly knows what we are going through. I’ve felt that way at times, especially with my recent health struggles.

But the beautiful truth is that we are never alone. Even when those around us don’t fully understand our challenges, the Savior does. Through His Atonement, Jesus Christ experienced every pain, sorrow, struggle, and heartache so He could perfectly understand how to help and strengthen us. He knows exactly what we are facing because He has already carried it.

How might our burdens feel different if we remembered that the Savior truly understands every detail of our struggles? What would change if we turned to Him first for the strength and healing we need?

Jesus Christ knows us perfectly. He knows our individual needs, our fears, and our hopes. And because He has all power, He also knows how to help us heal, grow, and move forward one step at a time.

200 Reasons to Smile Today!!

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Community Conversations

I just received a beautiful notification that our sweet community page has reached 200 total likes!

When I started sharing my heart, original poetry, and daily reflections here, my only prayer was that these words would find the hearts that needed them. Knowing that we have connected in this space 200 times over is a gift I don’t take for granted.

Thank you for reading, for liking, and for walking this faith journey beside me. I am so grateful for each one of you! ❤️✨

To my wonderful subscribers, I’d love to hear from you as we celebrate this milestone together:

  • What have been some of your favorite posts or topics that we’ve explored so far?
  • Is there a specific topic or theme you would love to see me dive into more in the future?

Please leave a comment below and let me know—your thoughts mean the world to me! 👇💬

Adjusting to a New Normal

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My Daily Musings-June 1st, 2026

When the world changed in early 2020 because of Covid, everyone had to adjust to a new normal. Life suddenly looked different, harder, and uncertain. But when my health began changing about 4 1/2 years ago with symptoms of chronic illness and autoimmune disease, I found myself adjusting to a different kind of new normal—one that wasn’t shared by the whole world, but deeply personal to me.

At first, it was incredibly hard to accept the debilitating fatigue and the many symptoms that changed my everyday life. Even now, after years of doctor appointments, few answers, and medications that haven’t helped much, I still find myself adjusting every single day. Chronic illness teaches you that you often don’t know how you’ll feel when you wake up in the morning. How do you plan for life when every day feels uncertain? How do you keep going when there are no easy answers?

For me, the answer has been faith. I keep going because I believe there is always hope around the corner. Even on the hardest days, there is hope for tomorrow. And even if tomorrow isn’t easier, there is still hope in knowing I am not walking through it alone.

This journey has also taught me gratitude in a deeper way. No matter how difficult the day has been, there is always something to be thankful for. Sometimes it is something small, but it still matters. And prayer has become more precious to me than ever before. There are days when talking to my Heavenly Father is the very thing that carries me through.

Maybe we all have “new normals” in life that we never expected. But perhaps faith, hope, gratitude, and prayer are what help us keep adjusting, one day at a time.