faith musings

The Only Label That Remains

/ Christine Maynor / 1 Comment

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Backstory:
The Declaration of Independence declares that "all men are created equal." Those words remind me of an even greater truth—we are all children of our Heavenly Father, equal in His sight and deeply loved by Him. The world gives us many labels, but they can never define our eternal worth. This writing imagines the day when every earthly label falls away, revealing the only one that has ever truly mattered: beloved child.


The Only Label That Remains

I like to imagine that someday after the days of my life are done,
I will stand before my Heavenly Father and the victory will be won.
I will talk with Him about my life on this earth
And He will let me know of my Divine Worth.

He won’t be concerned about the labels I wore in this life,
But what He will ask me is if I was a good wife.
He won’t care about how I look on the outside,
But He will care about my heart on the inside.

It won’t matter to Him if I was rich or poor
Or what other labels in this life I wore.
He will ask if I served my fellowmen with all of my heart,
And if I made the world a better place and did my part.

As I talk with my Father I will see in His eyes the love He has for me,
And seeing myself from His Loving perspective will fill my heart with glee.
I will tell Him how much I have longed to be in His sight,
And then He will tell me that everything will be alright.

I will embrace Him as my Beloved Father,
And I will know that to Him I am never a bother.
Then He will tell me how much He loves me
As I fall at His feet on bended knee.

The Takeaway: The world may define us by the labels we carry, but God never does. Our value has never depended on our circumstances, abilities, appearance, or accomplishments. It has always rested in the simple, unchanging truth that we are His children. Long after every earthly label has faded away, His love will remain, and so will the identity that has always been ours: beloved child.

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9x6wcf6u8KE

Rescued by His Love

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My Daily Musings-July 3rd, 2026

I have always loved the hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing. The melody is beautiful, but the words are even more powerful. Today I’m sharing a video of me singing it because this hymn has spoken to my heart for many years.

The second verse especially touches me:

“Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God. He, to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood.”

Those words remind me that Jesus never stops seeking us. Even when we wander, when our faith feels weaker than it once was, or when life becomes so heavy that we struggle to see His hand, He doesn’t walk away. He lovingly comes after us, reminding us that we are never beyond His reach.

I also love that He didn’t just rescue my soul through His Atonement. He chose to experience every pain, sorrow, weakness, and trial so I would never have to suffer alone. Because of Him, I always have someone who truly understands what I’m carrying.

I’m so grateful for a Savior whose love doesn’t depend on how close I feel to Him on any given day. His love remains constant, patiently inviting me back to Him again and again.

Questions to ponder:

  • When have you felt Jesus seeking you during a difficult season of your life?
  • Which line from Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing speaks most deeply to your heart, and why?

Watch the video of me singing this song on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DqJVN4SWjLc

A Wholehearted Savior

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Backstory:
A couple days ago, I had the opportunity to sing Consider the Lilies in church. My parents drove an hour just to hear me sing, which meant so much to me. Before church, my dad told me that he is proud of me because whenever I find something I'm passionate about, I do it wholeheartedly and I'm all in. As I pondered his words, I realized they reminded me of Someone else who is all in all the time—our Savior, Jesus Christ. He wholeheartedly chose to suffer in Gethsemane, endure the cross, and rise again because of His great love for us. 

A Wholehearted Savior

Jesus came down to earth to show us how to love
For He was sent by His Father from up above.
He went about healing and teaching the people
And He made their lives much more peaceful.

Our Savior suffered in the Garden for us with His whole heart
And even though it was painful and hard, He still did His part.
Jesus was accused and beaten for things He didn’t do,
And He carried His cross to Calvary for me and for you.

When He died on the cross, His mission didn’t end there,
For He rose from the grave to put hope in the air.
We are all human and sometimes we might feel like a failure,
But Jesus came to earth to be our Redeemer and our Savior.

Because Jesus suffered for us and He never gave in,
We can overcome our every weakness and sin.
If you ever feel like no one understands what you are going through,
Just know that Jesus is there and His love for you is true.

Because Jesus gave His whole heart and soul for you and for me,
We can change our nature and from our sins we can be free.
So, how can we pay Jesus back for what He did for us?
By giving Him our whole hearts, in faith, devotion, and trust. 


The Takeaway: I don't do everything perfectly, but I hope to keep giving my whole heart to the gifts and opportunities God has given me. More importantly, I find great comfort in knowing that Jesus never loves halfway. He is completely committed to us, and because He was all in, we have hope, forgiveness, and the promise that death is not the end. His wholehearted love invites us to love Him and others with our whole hearts too. 

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2PxCuALAxHo

The Battle Is the Lord’s

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Backstory:
As I read the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17, I wondered what the experience might have been like for one of David's older brothers. They had watched the giant Goliath intimidate Israel's army day after day, and like everyone else, they likely believed no one could defeat him. Then along came their younger brother—a shepherd boy armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unwavering faith in God. This writing imagines the thoughts of an older brother who witnessed firsthand how faith in the Lord can accomplish what human strength alone never could. 

The Battle Is the Lord’s

Growing up with brothers, David was the one who stood out to me,
For he always had unwavering faith in God as you will see.
We heard of a giant named Goliath who terrorized the vicinity 
Because of his crazy stature, his strength and in battle his ability.

No one had stood against him and lived to tell the tale,
And no matter what we did to get him to leave, we did fail.
One day, my youngest brother David came to the village with great vigor
And he told us that he would defeat Goliath, even though he was bigger.

I tried to talk him out of this task but to no avail
Because I thought that he would definitely fail.
David had 5 stones and in his hand his sling,
And nothing else but his incredible faith in God did he bring.

He came to meet Goliath running and I prayed hard for his protection,
But in the space where we were there was great tension.
David had unwavering faith as he loosed the first stone
And the giant fell to the earth with a huge groan.

Everyone rejoiced because the big giant was at last vanquished,
And all of the fears of the people along with him had vanished.
Our family was so proud of our youngest brother and his courage
As well as his amazing faith to save everyone in the village.

The Takeaway: We all face giants in our lives—challenges, fears, illnesses, and uncertainties that can seem overwhelming. Like David, we may feel small in comparison to what stands before us. Yet David's victory reminds us that our greatest strength comes not from ourselves, but from trusting in God. When we place our faith in Him, we can face life's giants with courage, knowing that nothing is greater than His power. 

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iez4PdrRyzI

When God Gives You a Voice

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My Daily Musings-June 7th, 2026

There are times when I wonder if my writing makes a difference. I wonder if anyone is truly touched by the words I share each day.

But then I remember that a few years ago, Heavenly Father helped me discover a gift I didn’t know I had—a love for writing poetry. Later, He inspired me to start this website and share daily thoughts about faith and my journey. Some days that calling has felt overwhelming, especially when my health makes writing difficult.

Still, I feel compelled to continue. Heavenly Father gave me a voice and opportunities to use it. My task is simply to be willing.

Have you discovered a gift that surprised you? Is there something God may be prompting you to do, even if it feels daunting?

I hope my words have encouraged you along your path. As I write them, they encourage me along mine.