He Helps Me Carry

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Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” This scripture held a deeper meaning for me this past week. The Hebrew word translated as “sustain” means to hold up or support. After pondering this meaning, I could picture a person climbing a huge mountain with a heavy backpack. Eventually, they cry out to their Savior to help them carry the heavy weight.

He Helps Me Carry

I looked up at the high mountain peak,
And my body felt so incredibly weak.
But I knew that I needed to climb
What was ahead of me at this time.

The load that I carried on my back
Seemed so heavy that I felt I would crack.
I only had myself to lean on as I started to ascend,
As I took step after another, not seeing the end.

As the weight of my pack got difficult to handle on my own,
I felt like my worries and cares were to everyone unknown.
I didn’t know if I could take one more step forward,
As I stumbled and fell to my feet backward.

In my moment of despair, I needed someone to help me,
As I knelt on the ground and whispered a silent plea.
“Please, help me to carry this heavy burden
Because I am desperate and I don’t know if I can rise again.”

In the stillness of the moment, I heard a gentle reply,
“You were never alone, for I have always been nearby.”
I could feel the weight of my pack get lighter
As the view ahead began to look brighter.

The Takeaway

Sometimes the weight of the burdens that we carry may seem too heavy to bear. We might feel like we are climbing a huge mountain with a heavy pack. But we don’t have to carry the weight on our own. Jesus is always there to help us carry what we can’t carry by ourselves. We only need to cry out to Him, and He will be there when we call upon Him.

Watch the YouTube short of me reading part of the post here:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hhxpDcV-sLU

The Legacy He Left Me

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A while back, I wrote about my Mom being one of the people who have been “anchors” for me. Another person I was really close to and who had a big impact on my life was my maternal grandfather, Grandpa Lee. He passed away in 2003 when I was 19 years old. Even though I only had 19 years with him as my grandfather on this earth, I still think about him a lot.

He was the best grandfather. He and I were about as close as a grandfather and granddaughter could possibly be. What I remember most about him was that whenever my family would visit him when I was little, he would hug me tight, put me on his lap, and read me a story. He believed that ice cream could heal anything, so he would sometimes let me have ice cream more than once a day.

He lived through the Great Depression and other difficult times in history. I always loved hearing his story from his own lips. When I visited his home, I never felt like I had spent enough time with him.

I still think about him a lot, even after all these years. I can feel his spirit and his influence in my life to this day. His legacy lives on in me. His strength in having faith through his trials helps me face my own trials today.

Who is someone from your past whose influence is still a part of your life today? What is one special memory you have of a grandparent or another loved one who made a lasting impact on your life?

Okay No Matter What

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My Daily Musings-August 30th, 2026

“Staying positive does not mean that things will turn out okay. Rather, is is knowing that you will be okay no matter how things turn out.”

I try to stay positive even though the weight of my burdens sometimes seems very heavy on my shoulders. Living with many symptoms of chronic illness every day makes my life hard. But I hold to the truth that there is always something to be grateful for, no matter my circumstances. I do have moments when I get discouraged and I feel alone at times. But I try not to let those feelings rule my life.

So I like what this quote is saying, that even when I have a hard day because of my health, I will be okay. On those harder days, it is difficult to stay positive. But I cling to the truth that I am not alone in my struggles. There is always hope for tomorrow because of my Savior, Jesus Christ. No matter how bleak my outlook is on a given day, the sun will always come up tomorrow and there is always hope for a better day ahead.

After reading the story of Job in the Old Testament recently, my struggles didn’t seem so huge. I know that I will occasionally have days when I get discouraged, but I know that I will be okay no matter how things turn out.

What helps you stay positive when life feels difficult? How does your faith help you face uncertain circumstances?

Growing in the Waiting

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My Daily Musings-August 29th, 2026

“Think of yourself just as a seed patiently wintering in the earth; waiting to come up a flower in the Gardener’s good time, up into the real world, the real waking.” C.S. Lewis

I really love this quote. We can think of our Heavenly Father as the Gardener and we are seeds planted in the ground. We need to trust in the Gardener and wait to come up in His timing and in His way. But when we are in the ground, we are constantly building our faith and growing. Our faith may have started as a small seed but if we receive the soil, water, and nutrients we need, we can grow into a gorgeous blooming flower one day.

In this world, with the trials that we face, our faith shouldn’t be dormant. We should constantly nourish it with good nutrients so that it can grow. Ever since I was little, I have heard that faith is an action word. That is very true. We need to constantly work on our faith or else it won’t grow.

Sometimes we need to trust in our Heavenly Father and in His plan for our lives. His timing is different than ours and sometimes we need to wait before blessings come to us. I have felt this in my life many times. On a daily basis, I deal with many chronic illness symptoms that disrupt my life. I sometimes lose sight of what is most important in my life, and that’s my faith and trust in my Heavenly Father. Even though I have to wait for these symptoms to ease, I need to trust that this is part of my Heavenly Father’s plan for my life. But He has blessed me in so many ways that I can’t even comprehend while I wait to be healed physically.

Have you ever experienced a season of waiting when God was quietly growing your faith? What helps you trust in Heavenly Father’s timing when you don’t understand His plan?

The Gift of True Friendship

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My Daily Musings-August 28th, 2026

“True friends are always together in spirit.” L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

I have loved those novels since I was a teenager, and watching the movies added to my love for the books. I have been thinking about this quote because one of my best friends is moving to another state. I’m glad that we have good technology that will allow us to stay in touch with each other. But it’s still hard because she won’t be close by if I need her.

I have moved many times in my life; most of the time, it was to a different state in the USA. Each time was hard because I was leaving behind friends. I have noticed that true friends keep in contact with one another.

I don’t like saying goodbye to dear friends. Those moments are always so hard. This friend has been like a second mother to me, so I will really miss her. She and I both felt drawn to each other, and we both knew we were going to be good friends from the moment we started talking with one another. Those kinds of friends seem to stick because of the deep connection you share.

I’m grateful to all of the friends I have made and stayed in contact with along my journey in this life. You have all helped me through some difficult times and I appreciate you for all you have given me. We can all be a blessing in the lives of others. I have always believed that we are meant to be friends with some people because of similar experiences we have or lessons we can learn from each other.

We should never feel alone, even if we are far away from family and friends. Our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, are the truest and best friends we can ever have. They are always there for us.

Have you ever had a friendship that remained strong even when distance separated you? How have you felt Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ beside you during a season when you felt far away from the people you love?