Spiritual Habits

What Truly Satisfies the Soul

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My Daily Musings-August 7th, 2026

I like this simple yet profound quote by C.S. Lewis: “What does not satisfy when we find it, was not the thing we were desiring.” I think what he was saying in that quote was that only the things of God can satisfy us in this life.

Just think about when you have felt truly satisfied in body and spirit. There are mortal things like a nice car, a nice home, food, and nice clothes that can satisfy our bodies temporarily. Then there are things that can satisfy us spiritually and help us feel whole. Going to church, reading the scriptures, or listening to uplifting music are some examples. I also feel satisfied when I kneel down and pray to my Heavenly Father.

When I say my personal prayers, I like to kneel down by my bed and say the prayer out loud. I feel like it helps my brain feel focused on what I am doing. It also feels like a real conversation with someone who is present in the room with me.

What are some experiences that have brought you the deepest, longest-lasting satisfaction? What spiritual habit helps you feel closest to God and brings you the most peace?

Feeding Our Faith

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My Daily Musings-August 2nd, 2026

I really like this quote by C.S. Lewis: “We have to be continually reminded of what we believe. Neither this belief of any other will automatically remain alive in the mind. It must be fed.”

I completely agree with him that our beliefs and faith must be fed to remain alive. If you think about it, our bodies must be fed multiple times a day to feel nourished and full. Likewise, our faith and beliefs must also be nourished so they can remain alive in our hearts.

I think that’s why we have church so that our spirits can feel nourished and fed. We also study the scriptures for the same reason. We should share our beliefs and faith with others because doing so strengthens and feeds our own faith as well as the faith of others.

What are some ways you nourish your faith throughout the week? What has helped strengthen your testimony or beliefs the most during difficult times?

Climbing Higher to Pray

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My Daily Musings-Feb.28th, 2026

In Luke 6:12 we read that Jesus “went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”

All night.

The Son of God, perfect and without sin, still sought His Father in deep, uninterrupted communion. That detail feels sacred to me. If He needed time alone to pray — to feel strength, clarity, and love — how much more do I?

I imagine the weight He carried each day. Teaching. Healing. Loving. Being surrounded constantly. And yet He chose to step away, to climb higher, to be still with His Father.

He didn’t just teach about prayer — He showed it.

Just as His baptism was an example for us, His private prayers were too. He modeled dependence on the Father. He showed that divine strength flows from divine connection.

I’ve felt that in my own life. When I pause — even briefly — to pray throughout my day, I feel steadied. Guided. Loved.

If the Savior sought the mountain to pray, maybe I need to seek my own quiet places more often.