Savior’s Love

Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

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My Daily Musings-November 13th, 2026

I love the story found in Mark 5. Jairus was a leader of the synagogue, which was a highly respected position in Jewish society. He had heard of Jesus’ power. Jairus’ 12-year-old daughter was very sick, and near death. One day, Jairus ran to Jesus, fell at his feet, and pleaded with Him in desperation to lay his hands on his daughter so she would be healed.

Jesus went with him to his home. There was a big crowd of people, and along the way, Jesus stopped to heal the woman who had been suffering from an issue of blood. While Jesus was still speaking with the woman, messengers came to Jairus and told him that his daughter had died. Jesus overheard the news and told Jairus in Mark 5:36, “Be not afraid, only believe.” Jairus might have thought, “What could Jesus do now since his daughter had died?” I would have doubted if I were Jairus.

When they arrived at the house, they found people weeping and mourning. Jesus took the girl’s parents and three of His disciples with Him into the room where the child lay. He took her by the hand and told her to arise. Immediately, the child arose and began walking.

What leaps out to me about this story is that Jairus didn’t let his respected position in society deter him from humbling himself and coming to Jesus. This tells me that we can come to Jesus with all of our deepest fears and He can heal our hearts and give us strength to face our trials.

The part that really leaps out to me was when Jesus told Jairus, “Be not afraid, only believe.” We all have trials in our lives. We might worry or feel stressed about our families, friends, or what the future will bring. Jesus didn’t tell Jairus that nothing difficult would happen or that his circumstances would change, but He encouraged Jairus to keep believing. When our lives are hard, we can believe in Jesus’ power to heal us. Our circumstances might not change much, but we can be assured that He will be with us through it all.

What does the Savior’s invitation, “Be not afraid, only believe,” mean to you during difficult seasons of life?

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Jesus Is With Us Outside the Gate

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My Daily Musings-September 28th, 2026

“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.” – Hebrews 13:12

I read this verse today, and I wanted to research the meaning, especially “without the gate.” I learned that the writer of Hebrews was saying that Jesus was taken outside of the city of Jerusalem to be crucified. In biblical times, important cities were surrounded by walls with gates. Jerusalem was a walled city, and the place where Jesus was crucified was outside the city walls. So “without the gate” isn’t just giving us Jesus’ location. It’s emphasizing His willingness to go outside the place of acceptance and suffer shame and rejection for us.

So, what this verse tells us is that Jesus knows how we feel because He suffered for us and He understands our suffering. He knows what it feels like to be rejected, beaten, and mocked. He isn’t afraid to being in those places with us. No matter what we are feeling, He will be there with us. He is willing to be right beside us through anything we go through. Jesus didn’t save us from a safe and comfortable place. He went outside the gate and suffered for us.

When Jesus was ministering to the people, He healed and ministered to everyone. It didn’t matter to Him where they were from, or what their family background was. He loved everyone the same.

On my hard health days, I sometimes feel alone because not many people understand what I am going through. On those days, I cling to my faith and trust in my Savior. Even if no one on earth knows exactly what I’m dealing with or how hard it is, at least my Savior knows. That helps me feel better and find hope that He will be there beside me through it all.

If you ever feel alone, just reach out to your Savior. He is my Savior and your Savior. He will be there with you through anything you face, no matter how hard it is.

Have you ever felt alone in a trial, but found comfort in knowing that your Savior understood what you were going through? What does it mean to you to know that Jesus is willing to be beside you through even your hardest experiences?

A Door in the Darkness

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My Daily Musings-April 1st, 2026

Sometimes we don’t realize how far we’ve wandered until we find ourselves in a place that feels dark, empty, and unfamiliar. Maybe we never meant to go that far. Maybe it happened slowly, one small step at a time.

I recently heard a line that stayed with me:
“I hit a door. I didn’t know that there was a door, but somehow in that dark nothingness, I fell against the door, and it opened for me.”

That image has stayed in my heart.

Even in our lowest, most broken places… there is a door.

We might not see it at first. We might not even know it’s there. But as we reach out—hesitantly, imperfectly—we find it. And when it opens, light pours in.

Jesus Christ is that door.

No matter how far we feel we’ve fallen, no matter how heavy the weight of our mistakes or regrets, we are never beyond His reach. He is not waiting for us to become perfect before we come—He is the way back. The only way.

This Holy Week, instead of letting discouragement take hold, we can choose hope. Because through Him, redemption is always possible. Through Him, we can return home.

Have you ever felt that moment when a “door” opened just when you needed it most?
What would it look like to reach for the Savior today, even in something small?

Because no matter where we are, He is still there—waiting, guiding, and inviting us to come home.

What Can I Give Back to Jesus?

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Backstory:
As Holy Week approached, I found myself reflecting more deeply on the Savior’s Atonement—not just as a beautiful, overarching act of love for the world, but as something deeply personal. I began to think about Gethsemane, the cross, and the Resurrection in a more intimate way: He didn’t just suffer for everyone—He suffered for me. That realization led me to a quiet question in my heart: If He gave everything for me, what can I give back to Him? This writing became my way of exploring that question—of remembering His sacrifice and considering how I can follow Him more intentionally in my everyday life.

What Can I Give Back to Jesus?

Jesus suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane for me,
He did this so from suffering I could be free.
He felt all of the pains and fatigue that my body feels every day,
And because of that, my love for Him is more than I can say.

In the Garden when He was suffering, He felt alone,
And because of Him, my worries and cares are never unknown.
He was beaten and afflicted by many people,
He felt it all so that my soul could feel peaceful.

Jesus carried His cross up the hill
So that my heart could be still.
When my burdens feel too heavy to bear,
He suffered so that I would know that He is always there.

He died on that cross and was laid in a tomb
So that hope could blossom and replace the gloom.
He rose again on the third day
So that my skies don’t need to feel gray.

So, what can I give back to the One who gave everything for me?
I can strive to be more forgiving so that I can feel free.
I can be more kind and loving to others
Because we are all sisters and brothers.

The Takeaway: Because of Jesus Christ, we are never alone in our pain, our struggles, or our imperfections. He chose to suffer for us with a full knowledge of who we are—and He loves us still. We can’t repay that kind of love, but we can respond to it. We can choose Him. We can strive to be more patient, more forgiving, more like Him. And when we fall short, we can keep coming back—because His grace was never meant to be a one-time gift, but a constant source of healing and hope.

The Courage to Keep Trying

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My Daily Musings-March 15th, 2026

Sometimes the hardest battles we fight are with ourselves.

There are days when I feel discouraged by my weaknesses. I have struggled with my temper for much of my life, and sometimes the smallest things can set me off—especially when I’m already tired or hurting. In those moments, I feel overwhelmed and wonder if I will ever truly change.

But then I remember something important.

No matter how hard I try on my own, I will always fall short. I’m human. None of us will be perfect in this life. That’s exactly why we need the Savior.

Because of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice, failure is not the end of the story. When we fall, we can repent, stand up again, and keep trying. We may stumble again and again, but every effort to do better matters.

Maybe the goal isn’t perfection right now. Maybe the goal is simply not giving up.

What weakness do you sometimes feel discouraged about?
And how has the Savior helped you keep trying when change feels slow?