The Attributes of Christ

Focus on the Good

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My Daily Musings-August 24th, 2026

I heard this on an episode of the new podcast called Like a Rock. The host said that we can all name a bunch of weaknesses that we have, things we need to work on. But we should focus on aligning our character to be more like Jesus. So instead of focusing on our shortcomings and weaknesses, we should pick an attribute of the Savior that is already one of our strengths. We should focus our attention on strengthening that attribute and then working on the things we need to improve.

I really like this idea. I am sometimes consumed and overwhelmed by all of my weaknesses and shortcomings. I feel like I am so far away from being like Jesus that I occasionally get discouraged and wonder if I will ever be the person I should be.

But I really don’t think that is how Jesus thinks about me. He doesn’t focus on the things I need to work on. I’m sure that when He looks at me and at everyone, He looks at us with so much love that we could never comprehend.

Yes, He wants us to become better and have more love and grace for ourselves and for everyone. But He also sees our great qualities and the good within us, rather than focusing only on the negative things. We should learn to see ourselves and others through Jesus’ loving eyes. Then with that perspective in mind, we can focus on one attribute at a time that we want to develop. No, we are not going to be perfect and we will make mistakes. But just knowing that Jesus looks at us with love and compassion should help us look at ourselves and others that way.

What is one Christlike attribute that you feel is already a strength in your life and that you would like to continue developing? How might your life change if you learned to see yourself and others more through Jesus’ loving eyes?

The Sacredness of Ordinary Days

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My Daily Musings-June 22nd, 2026

Charles Spurgeon wrote, “Have your heart right with Christ, and He will visit you often, and so turn weekdays into Sundays, meals into sacraments, homes into temples and earth into heaven.”

I love this thought because it reminds me that Jesus doesn’t only meet us in extraordinary moments. He comes into our ordinary days and makes them sacred.

What would happen if we invited Him into every part of our lives—the mundane routines, the quiet moments, and even our struggles? How might our perspective change if we looked for His presence in the middle of our everyday lives?

I think having our heart right with Christ means turning to Him in repentance, acknowledging our need for Him, and allowing His Atonement to work in us. As we do, He changes us little by little and transforms our ordinary moments into something beautiful.

When we let Jesus into our story, He can make far more of our lives than we ever could on our own.

When Presence Matters More Than Answers

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My Daily Musings-May 22nd, 2026

Sometimes the greatest comfort we can offer someone is not advice, but simply our presence. I was reminded of this today while talking with a friend who shares some of the same health struggles that I do. There is something meaningful about being understood by someone who has walked a similar road. Even when they cannot fix our problems, their willingness to listen can make us feel less alone.

Later, I saw a post from a friend whose son passed away from cancer years ago. Yesterday would have been his high school graduation. The school placed an empty chair beside the graduates with his cap, gown, and diploma resting there to honor him. My heart ached for her. I realized again that in moments of deep sorrow, people often do not need quick answers or perfectly worded advice. Sometimes there are no answers that can immediately heal the pain.

What people often need most is a listening ear and a compassionate heart. Instead of saying, “I know exactly how you feel,” maybe it is better to say, “I cannot imagine how hard this must be, but I am here to listen.” How often do we try to fix pain when what someone really needs is simply to feel heard? How much healing can come just from knowing someone cares enough to stay and listen?

Jesus showed us this kind of love during His ministry. He listened to people. He wept with them. He allowed them to express their grief and fears. His compassion was not rushed or dismissive. He showed that sometimes the most Christlike thing we can do is simply be there for one another.

When God’s Plan Looks Different Than Mine

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My Daily Musings-March 22nd, 2026

“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” — Psalm 37:4

I’ve thought a lot about this verse lately.

Because I do delight in the Lord. I love Him. I trust Him. And yet… some of the deepest desires of my heart haven’t been fulfilled.

I’ve longed for things that never came to pass. Things that were good, righteous, and full of love. And I know I’m not alone—so many of us carry quiet hopes that haven’t been answered the way we imagined.

So what does this verse really mean?

Maybe it doesn’t mean that God grants every desire exactly as we see it. Maybe it means that as we draw closer to Him, He changes us, softens us, and helps us carry those desires differently.

Maybe He gives us Himself—His peace, His understanding, His strength—so that even when life doesn’t look the way we hoped, our hearts are still held.

Can we still choose to delight in Him, even when some prayers feel unanswered?

Can we trust that His plan is not a denial of our desires, but a deeper, eternal fulfillment we can’t yet fully see?

I don’t have all the answers. But I’m learning that trusting Him doesn’t mean I stop longing—it means I place those longings in His hands.

Shining in Every Phase

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My Daily Musings-Feb.23rd, 2026

I came across this quote by Nichole McElhaney:
“And the Moon said to me—you do not have to be whole in order to shine.”

The moon is never truly dark. Even when it is just a sliver in the night sky, it still gives light. It still pushes back the darkness.

How often do we wait until we feel “whole” before we allow ourselves to shine? How often do we believe our light only matters when it feels full and bright?

The truth is, even when we feel weary, broken, or discouraged—when our light feels like the faintest crescent—we can still shine. A kind word. A quiet prayer. A small act of faith. These are slivers of light that matter more than we realize.

And as we choose to shine, even in small ways, something beautiful happens: the darkness inside us begins to lift. Light grows when it is shared.

We do not have to be whole to shine. We only need to turn toward the Light. Jesus Christ is the source of it all. And even when we feel like only a thin crescent, His light through us can still illuminate the night.

So today, even if your light feels small—will you let it shine?