Okay No Matter What

August 30, 2026 / Christine Maynor / Leave a comment

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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?

The Gift of True Friendship

August 28, 2026 / Christine Maynor / Leave a comment

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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?

Not Without Pain, But Without Stain

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 / Christine Maynor / 1 Comment

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This quote really resonated with me and made me ponder the meaning. “God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.” – C.S. Lewis We all go through hard trials in this life. I have always believed that our Heavenly Father is with us through those difficult times. That doesn’t mean that our trials won’t hurt us but they don’t have to leave a stain on our souls if we trust in our Heavenly Father to help us through them.

Not Without Pain, But Without Stain

We all have difficult times during our lives on this earth,
That’s been part of the plan since before our birth.
Some days our hearts might break from the pain we endure,
But we are never alone, of that we can be sure.

Our Heavenly Father will be beside us through it all,
Even when we feel weak, He will catch us when we fall.
We can be sure that He will arm us with His power,
So we can make it through the battle, hour by hour.

That doesn’t mean on our daily journey that we won’t feel pain,
But He will help our hearts heal so there won’t be a stain.
Our Father in Heaven loves us each very much,
And when we kneel before Him in prayer, we can feel His loving touch.

Our Father has a plan for each one of us that we cannot see,
But just knowing that He will be beside us is the key.
We are never alone on our journey down the road,
For our Father will help us carry our heavy load.

Yes, we all have trials that can break our hearts wide open,
And some days we might feel like we are broken.
But we are not meant to go through this life alone
Because our Father in Heaven will help us feel known.

Watch my YouTube short of me reading part of this poem here:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mAxUB6z8_wY

Forgiveness at the Foot of the Cross

August 23, 2026 / Christine Maynor / Leave a comment

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My Daily Musings-August 23rd, 2026

“Let us go to Calvary to learn how we may be forgiven. And then let us linger there to learn how to forgive.” Charles Spurgeon

It is true that we can learn so much from the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ, but especially when He was hanging on the cross. I can’t imagine what He suffered for me. I can’t imagine how He must have felt when He was beaten, ridiculed, spit upon, and sent to carry His cross to Calvary. Then, when the roman soldiers nailed Him to the cross, I can’t imagine the amount of pain He must have felt.

But through it all, He never said a negative word against those who accused Him. He took it all for each one of us. We can learn so much from that example. But perhaps most amazingly, He asked His Heavenly Father to forgive those who put Him on the cross. He must have been filled with love for those people to ask His Father to forgive them.

I am so human and I think and speak negatively about people more often than I should as a disciple of Jesus Christ. I should think of His example when I think a negative thought about someone else. His example should come into my mind when I get frustrated with myself and others because of their shortcomings. No matter what someone else has done to me, it is not comparable to what people did to Jesus. And He forgave those who wronged Him. We need to do the same.

How does Christ’s example of forgiveness help you when you are struggling to forgive someone?What can we learn about forgiveness as we linger and reflect on the Savior’s sacrifice at Calvary?

Slow Down and Be Still

August 22, 2026 / Christine Maynor / Leave a comment

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My Daily Musings-August 22nd, 2026

I recently listened to the song by Sissel called Slow Down. Here are the lyrics to the song because I think its message is very important for us in our busy and chaotic world.

In the midst of my confusion
In the time of desperate need
When I am thinking not too clearly
A gentle voice does intercede

Slow down, slow down, be still
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God

In the time of tribulation
When I’m feeling so unsure
When things are pressing in about me
Comes a gentle voice so still, so pure

Slow down, slow down, be still, my child
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God
And know that He is God.

Here’s the link to the video of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFe84U__kt8&list=RDEFe84U__kt8&start_radio=1

I was deeply touched by the message of this song. In this crazy, busy, and chaotic world, do we really take the time to slow down, be still, wait, and hear God’s voice so that we can know that He is God? Do we take the time to be still and study the scriptures, be still and pray, be still and just rest in the fact that our Heavenly Father is who He says He is? Or are we so consumed with our never-ending to-do lists that we don’t have the time we need for sacred things?

I think we are all guilty of not slowing down enough to listen and to pray to our Heavenly Father. Our souls and hearts need spiritual nourishment to function, just like our physical bodies need water and food. I sometimes forget to pray throughout the day and I can surely notice a difference in my day. I have a better day. I’m in a better mood if I take the time to read my scriptures, pray and just be still and know that He is God.