Spiritual Growth

Because of Jesus, There is Hope

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My Daily Musings-May 5th, 2026

I read this verse today and it deeply touched me:

“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.” —1 John 4:9

The words that stood out to me most were “that we might live through him.” What a beautiful promise. Because Jesus suffered for our sins, died for us, and was resurrected, we are not left without hope.

Through Him, we can overcome our sins and shortcomings. Through Him, hearts can heal. Through Him, we can change, grow, and become better than we were yesterday. And because He was resurrected, we know death is not the end—we can live again.

There are some days when hope feels harder to find. Life can weigh heavily, and answers may seem far away. But on those days, I cling to my testimony that because of my Savior, hope is never gone.

What helps you hold on to hope when life feels heavy? How has the Savior helped you feel alive again in difficult seasons?

Because of Jesus Christ, there is always hope.

Trusting the Love That Guides Us

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My Daily Musings-March 20th, 2026

Being sick these past few weeks has brought back something I didn’t expect—the sound of my mom’s voice in my mind, gently reminding me to drink fluids, rest, and take care of myself.

When I was younger, I don’t think I fully appreciated how much she did for me when I was sick. The little things, the home remedies, the constant care—I just assumed they would always be there. But now, I find myself doing those same things for myself, and realizing just how much love was behind them all along.

Isn’t it interesting how appreciation often grows with time and experience?
How often do we overlook the quiet sacrifices made for us until we have to stand on our own?

Even though I’m not a parent, I feel a deeper gratitude now for all that my parents gave me. And it makes me think about my relationship with my Heavenly Father.

How often do I move through life without recognizing His hand in it?
Do I trust that He is caring for me, guiding me, and looking out for my best interests—even when I don’t fully understand?

Just as loving parents care for their children in ways they may not always see, our Heavenly Father is mindful of us in ways we may not always recognize.

Maybe part of growing is learning to see that care more clearly—and to trust it more deeply.

Learning From the Rough Places

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Backstory: 
Lately I’ve been thinking about the weaknesses we carry and the mistakes we make. Sometimes those struggles feel discouraging, like proof that we are failing or not changing fast enough. But our weaknesses are not meant to defeat us—they are meant to teach us. As I reflected on my own struggles, I began to think of us like rough stones. When a stone is first taken from the earth, it is jagged and uneven. But over time, through polishing and shaping, those rough edges begin to smooth. In much the same way, the weaknesses we wrestle with throughout our lives can shape us if we allow the Savior to work in our hearts. Through His Atonement, our mistakes can become learning experiences instead of endings.

Learning From the Rough Places

My dear Father in Heaven,
I love thee much, without question.
I know I begin like a stone with edges so rough,
And I know being human and changing is tough.

Please help me to smooth out the ways I behave,
To become like Thy Son, the One who can save. 
Sometimes when Thy chisel strikes deep into me,
It hurts—but Thou seest what I cannot see.

Thou knowest my soul when I’m tempted to quit; 
Thou seest the light when I cannot find it. 
When I am discouraged by each flaw and fault, 
Please bring my heart’s heavy spirit to halt.

When I lose my temper with those I hold dear, 
Help them to forgive me and cast out my fear. 
Help me forgive me, and find through Thy grace, 
The warmth of Thy steady and loving embrace.

Please, Father, from deep in my flawed, honest heart, 
I ask for Thy help to make a brand-new start. 
I trust that through Jesus, Thy Beloved Son, 
I can be refined until we are all one.

The Takeaway: Weaknesses and mistakes are not signs that we are beyond hope. They are opportunities to grow, to become more humble, and to turn our hearts toward Jesus Christ. Through Him, our rough places can be softened and refined. As we trust the Savior and keep trying, the very things that once discouraged us can become the tools that help shape us into the people our Heavenly Father knows we can become.

Failure Is Not the End

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My Daily Musings-March 14th, 2026

“Do not be embarrassed of your failures…
learn from them and start again.”

Sometimes we can be very hard on ourselves. We see our mistakes, our weaknesses, and the ways we fall short, and we feel discouraged. But the truth is that none of us came to this earth to be perfect. We came here to learn.

Our Heavenly Father knew we would stumble. He knew we would make mistakes. That is exactly why He gave us a Savior. Through Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us—they can refine us.

Every time we fall and choose to stand up again, we grow a little stronger. Every time we turn back to Him, we move a little closer to becoming the people He knows we can be.

So don’t be ashamed of your failures. Let them teach you. Let them humble you. And then begin again—with faith, with hope, and with the quiet knowledge that you are deeply loved.

At the Feet of the Master Healer

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Backstory:
While singing the hymn “Lord, I Would Follow Thee,” one phrase stopped me: “I would learn the healer’s art.” I’ve sung those words many times before, but this time they felt different. I began thinking about the Master Healer Himself — about the countless times Jesus healed not only blinded eyes and withered limbs, but broken hearts and wounded souls. So many of our wounds today aren’t visible. They’re emotional scars carried quietly. And yet Christ’s power to heal is not limited by time or type of pain. He still binds up the brokenhearted. He still makes whole what feels shattered. I began to see that learning “the healer’s art” means first letting Him heal me — and then asking Him to teach me how to handle others’ wounds the way He handles mine: with compassion, patience, and love.


At the Feet of the Master Healer

Jesus went about doing good as the scriptures say,
He helped and healed people every single day.
For Him, it didn’t matter what they had been through,
He saw them with mercy and a Heavenly view.

Jesus is the Master Healer, constant and true,
Whose touch has the power to make us all new.
Even though we can’t see Him physically,
He will be there for us when we need Him instantly.

After Jesus was resurrected He still had each scar
To remind us of His suffering and how precious we each are.
Because of those scars, we can feel of His healing power
And He will help heal our hearts and spirits any hour.

We all carry burdens and wounds in our souls,
That only His mercy can ever make whole.
After our hearts are healed, we can learn from Jesus how to heal others
For we are all on this earth together as sisters and brothers.

As we study the Healer’s art from the Master,
Our hearts will find peace and our spirits grow vaster.
As we truly want to learn from the Master’s love,
He will send us His compassionate Spirit from above.

The Takeaway: Christ is the Master Healer. He has the power to heal every wound — physical, emotional, and spiritual. He even chose to keep His own scars as a witness of His love and redeeming grace. As we come to Him with our broken places, He mends us. And as we follow Him, He teaches us how to extend that same gentleness to others. The healer’s art is learned at His feet — and practiced in how we love.