Jesus Christ

How Sweet the Sound

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Melodies & Musings

As a Christian for all of my life, I have always believed in my Savior, Jesus Christ and His power to save me. I have always loved the song, Amazing Grace.

I really like the words of the first verse: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.”

We are all human and we make mistakes every day. Our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom knew we would need a Savior. So in His amazing love for us, He sent His Beloved Son to save all of mankind. Without Jesus, we would all be lost and have no hope of overcoming our weaknesses and mistakes. But, thank goodness, that we have our Savior. Because of Him, there is always hope for us to change and become better.

Have you ever felt so lost and in despair that you didn’t know if you could make it anymore? If you ever feel like this, just picture your Savior’s loving arms around you to raise you up.

I have posted a video of me singing the first verse of this song. I hope it brings you comfort and peace.

Here’s the link to the video:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QND5vGSsE-c

Love Beyond Measure

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My Daily Musings-June 15th, 2026

Oswald Chambers wrote:

“When Jesus Christ shed his blood on the cross, it was not the blood of a martyr; or the blood of one man for another; it was the life of God poured out to redeem the world.”

This quote fills me with awe when I think about the love behind the Savior’s sacrifice. Jesus willingly shed His blood and gave His life for each one of us. Just as remarkable is the love of our Heavenly Father, who willingly sent His Beloved Son knowing the suffering He would endure in Gethsemane, during His cruel treatment, and on the cross.

Can we truly comprehend that kind of love? Can we fully grasp what it means that both the Father and the Son were willing to make such a sacrifice for us?

I know I cannot completely understand it, but I am deeply grateful for it. Their love made redemption possible and opened the way for us to return home. Every time I reflect on the Savior’s sacrifice, I am reminded of how precious each soul is in the eyes of God.

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.

Both Kinds of Days

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Backstory:
This writing was inspired by a talk by Emily Belle Freeman called Best Days and Worst Days. It made me reflect on how life is filled with both bright seasons and difficult ones. Living with chronic illness has taught me deeply what those “worst days” can feel like—days of fatigue, discouragement, unanswered questions, and wondering how to keep going. But it has also taught me to recognize the “best days” more clearly—days when strength returns, gratitude rises, and hope shines again. Through it all, I have come to know that Jesus Christ is the constant source of light in every kind of day. 

Both Kinds of Days

We all have trials in this life
That can cause us unending strife.
Those like me with chronic illness
Know the sense of loneliness in the stillness.

On days when the fatigue is so bad,
That you have no choice but to feel sad.
Know that you are never alone in this journey,
Jesus will be there with you so you don’t need to worry.

If you are discouraged and the clouds are heavy over you,
Just remember that the sun always comes out to make all things new.
On your worst days, when your body is in so much pain,
Don’t give up because the rainbow comes after the rain.

Best days are possible because of your Savior, Jesus Christ
Who suffered everything and paid the ultimate price.
On your worst days when you don’t know if you can keep going,
Know that because of Him, there is hope always growing.

Jesus is there for you on your worst day
And with you, He will always stay.
When discouragement feels heavy in your heart,
Just reach out to your Savior, and from you, He will never depart.

The Takeaway: Our days may change between joy and struggle, but the Savior does not. Even on our darkest days, His light is still there—sometimes hidden behind clouds, but never gone. Because of Him, hope always rises again. 

Here's the link to my YouTube short video on this topic:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNg_ss9EV6I

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