Overcoming Discouragement

The Language of Hope

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My Daily Musings-June 14th, 2026

Andrew Peterson once said, “The gospel gives me hope, and hope is not a language the dark voices understand.”

I love this quote because the gospel fills my life with hope. When discouragement tries to creep in, I remember that I have a loving Heavenly Father who sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem me and walk beside me through every trial. Because of Him, I never have to carry my burdens alone.

There are many voices in the world that try to convince us that there is no hope, that our struggles are too great, or that things will never get better. But what happens when we choose to listen to the voice of faith instead? What changes when we fix our eyes on God rather than our fears?

Even on days when the clouds feel heavy and the road seems difficult, the gospel reminds me that I am never alone. Through Christ, there is always hope—hope for today, hope for tomorrow, and hope for eternity.

Bulletproof Faith

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My Daily Musings-May 29th, 2026

Sometimes life tests us in ways we never expected. I recently watched a Touched By an Angel episode where Monica said that the only thing truly bulletproof is faith—faith in God, not in ourselves or anyone else. That thought stayed with me.

Is my faith strong enough to withstand the hardest days? When discouragement, fear, or unanswered prayers come, do I still trust that Heavenly Father is near?

I know I have moments when I struggle, especially with my health. But when I look back over my life, I can see that faith has carried me through every difficult season. Even on the days when my strength feels small, God’s love and presence remain steady. He is always there, waiting for me to reach out to Him in prayer.

Maybe bulletproof faith doesn’t mean never doubting or never struggling. Maybe it means continuing to hold on to God, even in the middle of the storm.

The Names Heaven Calls Me

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Backstory:
Lately, I’ve been working with my therapist on understanding my thoughts—especially the discouraging ones that seem to show up uninvited, often on my hardest health days. I’ve learned that while I can’t always control which thoughts enter my mind, I can choose what I do with them. We also talked about the labels I sometimes place on myself, like defining myself by my chronic illness. But deep down, I know that’s not who I truly am. I am a beloved daughter of a Heavenly King. This writing grew out of my effort to let that truth speak louder than the discouragement, and to gently redirect my thoughts back to who God says I am.

The Names Heaven Calls Me

Sometimes thoughts come into my mind
And honestly, they are not very kind.
They come in like a wind that I can’t control
But in my mind, they shouldn’t play a big role.

I sometimes define myself by my chronic illness
And I get discouraged when I am by myself in the stillness.
With fatigue and pain in my body each day,
And the weight on my shoulders is a heavy price to pay.

I am told that I can control each thought
That enters my mind so that I’m not so distraught.
So, I try to stay positive even when it’s hard
Because my illness makes my heart constantly feel scarred.

Just when I feel like I can’t make it anymore,
My Heavenly Father is there to get me up off the floor.
He knows my every struggle even when I feel alone
And like my worries and burdens are to everyone unknown.

I am the beloved daughter of a Heavenly King
And this should make my soul want to sing!
So I try to feel His warm embrace on my skin
And I know with Him, my daily battles I will win.

The Takeaway: Not every thought that enters your mind deserves to stay. You are not defined by your hardest days, your struggles, or the labels you’ve carried. When discouragement comes, you can choose—again and again—to see yourself the way God sees you: loved, known, and more than enough.