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The Quiet Fight to Believe

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Backstory:
On some days, faith feels steady and sure. But on others—especially in the quiet weight of ongoing trials—it can feel fragile, like something slipping through tired hands. This writing was born out of those harder days, when physical and emotional exhaustion make even prayer feel like a struggle. It is a deeply personal pleading to Heavenly Father, asking Him to stay close, to strengthen what feels weak, and to carry what cannot be carried alone. It reflects the quiet truth that even when faith wavers, it doesn’t have to disappear—and that we are never left to endure our trials without divine help.

The Quiet Fight to Believe

My dear and loving Father in Heaven,
I have faith that Thou lovest me without question.
But there are days when my faith isn’t very strong
Because of my trials I feel like things are always going wrong.

Some mornings it is a struggle to get out of bed
Or to pull the heavy covers from my head.
My faith wavers on those hard days
When it’s difficult for me to sing Thy praise.

Some days my body feels so weak
And every hill feels like a mountain peak.
Please, Father, help me to be strong and faithful,
And help me to recognize my blessings and be grateful.

Please, help me to feel Thy love for me shining in the darkest night,
And help me to recognize Thy embrace so I can feel more light.
Especially on the days when my faith is more fragile,
Stay close beside me through every battle.

My dear Father, some days all I can do is pray to Thee,
Please help me hold on to my faith so I can more clearly see.
Help me to feel of Thy loving embrace on my skin
So that the light of my faith never grows dim.

The Takeaway: Faith isn’t about never struggling—it’s about continuing to turn toward Heavenly Father in the midst of that struggle. Even when our faith feels small, fragile, or worn thin, He honors every effort to hold on. We are not meant to face our hardest days alone. As we reach for Him, even in our weakest moments, He stays—and He strengthens the faith we’re trying so hard to keep.

When I Falter, You Remain

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Backstory: 
As I reflected on the phrase “Jesus is my portion,” I couldn’t stop thinking about Job. He lost everything that defined stability — family, health, security, reputation — yet he did not lose his faith. If I’m honest, I don’t know that I would respond with immediate praise the way he did. I know my heart. I would probably grieve loudly. I might question. I might wrestle. But then I realized something: Job did wrestle. He lamented. He questioned. He sat in ashes. What made him faithful wasn’t the absence of pain — it was the refusal to let go of God in the pain. As I’ve walked through my own trials, I’ve faltered at times. I’ve doubted. I’ve wondered if I could keep going. But I am still here. Still believing. Still calling on the name of Jesus. And maybe that is what it means for Him to be my portion — not that life is easy, but that He remains.

When I Falter, You Remain

We treasure things in life, those material possessions
Until they slowly turn into our obsessions.
The world can take away our material wealth,
It can even take away our strength and health.

These things are fleeting in the grander scheme,
Though losing them feels like a broken dream.
What truly matters is our faith in the Son,
For with Him by our side, the battle is won.

Like Job who lost his home and family,
And sat in ashes, grieving bitterly.
In that dark hour, he faced every weakness,
Yet held fast to the promise of his Jesus.

When storms of life begin to rage and swell, 
And we have stories of deep grief to tell, 
We find that when the Lord is made our portion, 
Our souls find peace amidst the world's commotion.

If we remain quite faithful to the end, 
And keep the Savior as our truest friend, 
He’ll guide our footsteps all along the way, 
With love far deeper than our words can say.

The Takeaway: Faith does not require perfection. It requires persistence. We may falter. We may question. We may sit in ashes for a season. But as long as we keep calling upon the Lord and trusting Him to be our strength, we are not lost. When Jesus is our portion, He becomes our security when everything else feels unstable. He is our inheritance when earthly things are taken. He is our strength when we are too weary to stand alone. We do not have to endure life’s trials by ourselves. If we cling to Him, we can make it through anything — together.

Scattered Stars of Hope

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My Daily Musings-Feb.17th, 2026

Sometimes I think about why our Heavenly Father created the sun. Of course it gives warmth and life to the earth, but I also believe it is a tender reminder that we were never meant to live in darkness.

And even when the sun sets, He did not leave us without light. He placed the moon and scattered the stars across the sky so that even the darkest night still carries a glow.

In the same way, He has never left our souls without light. When discouragement creeps in, when grief feels heavy, or when trials seem too much to bear, we are not abandoned to spiritual darkness. He sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Light.

Sometimes that light feels bright and steady. Other times it may feel small—like a distant star. But it is always there.

Because of Him, there is always hope.
Because of Him, darkness never wins.

🤍 Reflection Questions

  1. When have I felt even a small “star-like” light from the Savior during a dark time in my life?
  2. How can I reflect His light to someone who may be walking through darkness right now?

A Small Light (Question of the Month)

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I believe that faith wasn’t meant to be lived out in silence. We are meant to walk this path together, sharing the things that lift our hearts and steady our feet.

As I prepare for some exciting things coming in March—including being a guest on the Latter-day Lights podcast—I want to take a moment to hear from you.

Each month, I’ll be asking a “Question of the Month” to help us connect. For February, my question is:

“What is one small ‘light’ or tender mercy that has guided your path this week?”

Whether it was a line from a favorite poem, a quiet moment of prayer, or a kind word from a stranger, I’d love for you to share it in the comments below.

Let’s fill this space with the little lights that keep us going.

Keep Your Eyes on Him

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My Daily Musings-Feb.16th, 2026

Watching The Chosen episode where Jesus walks on water stirred something deep in me. When Simon steps out of the boat and begins walking toward Him, it’s breathtaking. But what touched me most was when Jesus asks him why He allows trials. The answer: to show your faith and strengthen you.

Simon does the impossible — as long as his eyes are fixed on the Savior. The moment he looks at the wind and the waves, doubt creeps in, and he begins to sink.

Isn’t that how it feels in our own lives?

We all face storms. Some are sudden and fierce. Others linger longer than we ever expected. Most of the time, the trial itself isn’t removed. The wind still blows. The waves still crash.

But when we keep our eyes on Jesus — truly fix our hearts on Him — something changes. Maybe not the storm… but us.

He strengthens us.
He steadies us.
He reaches for us the moment we begin to sink.

The miracle isn’t always that the water becomes solid beneath our feet. Sometimes the miracle is that we don’t drown.

With Him, we can walk through anything.

Reflection Questions:

  • What “waves” in your life are threatening to pull your focus away from the Savior right now?
  • What would it look like for you to intentionally fix your eyes on Jesus in the middle of your current trial?