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Beginning Again with God

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My Daily Musings Post-July 11th, 2026


Today’s thoughts were inspired by this quote from C.S. Lewis:

“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.”

I think that’s one of the most honest descriptions of faith I’ve ever read. Trusting God isn’t something we do once and then never have to think about again. Every new day brings new joys, new worries, and new opportunities to choose faith over fear.

Some days, relying on Him feels natural. Other days, my faith wavers, and I struggle to trust His timing or understand His plan. I’m human, and my faith isn’t perfect. Yet one truth never changes: God is always there. He knows every detail of my life, loves me completely, and has a purpose for me—even when I can’t see it.

The beautiful thing is that every morning offers a fresh beginning. No matter how yesterday went, I can reach out to Him again, and He is there in an instant, ready to strengthen, guide, and comfort me.

How has God reminded you to trust Him again today? What would change if you began each morning by placing your day—and your heart—into His hands?

Lay It at His Feet

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My Daily Musings-July 9th, 2026

“As a camel kneels before his master to have him remove his burden at the end of the day, so kneel each night and let the Master take your burden.” — Corrie Ten Boom

I have always loved this quote because it reminds me of the incredible gift of prayer. Every time I kneel before my Heavenly Father, I feel His love and know He is listening. I may never fully understand how He can hear the prayers of every one of His children at the same time, but I know He does. He is always there the moment we reach out to Him.

How often do we try to carry burdens that were never meant to be carried alone? What if, instead of holding on to them one more day, we placed them into the loving and capable hands of our Heavenly Father?

Some burdens are simply too heavy for us, but they are never too heavy for Him. He invites us to come to Him, to trust Him, and to leave our worries at His feet. He doesn’t grow weary of carrying our burdens because His love for us never grows weary.

Tonight, perhaps we can all kneel a little longer, trusting that the Master is more than able to carry what we cannot.

A Single Thread of Hope

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My Daily Musings-July 2nd, 2026

“Even a single thread of hope is still a very powerful thing. Grab onto it with both hands and never let it go.” — Lorri Faye

I love this quote because it perfectly describes what hope can look like on the hardest days.

Living with chronic illness has taught me that some days all I can do is hope that tomorrow will be a little better. When my symptoms are especially difficult, I don’t have the strength to do much else. On those days, that single thread of hope is enough. I choose to grab onto it with both hands and refuse to let go.

Then there are other days when my health is better, and hope seems easier to hold. It feels stronger, brighter, and more abundant. But I’ve realized that hope doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. Even the smallest thread can carry us through until brighter days come.

Whatever you’re facing today, don’t underestimate the power of hope. Hold onto it tightly. Sometimes that one small thread is exactly what God uses to help us keep moving forward.

What helps you hold onto hope when life feels especially hard? Have you ever found that even a small amount of hope was enough to carry you through one more day?

The Power of Living in the Present

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My Daily Musings-June 20th, 2026

Patricia Holland once said, “Eliminate all ‘would haves,’ ‘should haves,’ and ‘if onlys.’ What has happened is past and finished. Leave it there. Profound power will come in living in the present.”

I love this quote because it’s so easy to spend time wishing things had turned out differently. We all have moments, choices, and circumstances we wish we could change. But when we focus too much on the past, we can miss the blessings that are right in front of us today.

The past is finished. While we can learn from it, we don’t have to live there. Choosing gratitude for what we have now helps us embrace the present and find joy in the life God has given us today.

Are there any “would haves,” “should haves,” or “if onlys” that you need to let go of? What blessings in your life right now deserve more of your attention and gratitude?

The Things That Prick Our Journey

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My Daily Musings-May 27th, 2026

Yesterday morning on my walk with my dog Coco, everything felt peaceful. The weather was beautiful, and we were almost home when suddenly I felt something sharp and prickly inside my sock. Because I was holding Coco’s leash, I couldn’t stop and take off my shoe right then, so I had to limp the rest of the way home until I could finally remove it.

It made me think about life. Sometimes we are walking along and everything feels good. Then suddenly something painful finds its way into our lives — a trial, heartbreak, illness, fear, or disappointment — and it changes the way we walk for a while. We limp through days that used to feel easy.

Some trials are temporary, but others last much longer than we expected. Some of mine have lasted for years and are still things I carry today. But even while limping home yesterday, I knew there was hope because relief was waiting for me when I got there.

I think that is what hope in Jesus Christ is like. Sometimes He removes our trials, and sometimes He strengthens us while we continue walking with them. Either way, because of Him, we are never walking without hope.

What are the things that have “pricked” your journey lately? And even while limping, can you see ways the Savior is still helping you keep moving forward?