Walking with Christ

Walking the Road to Emmaus

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Melodies & Musings

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often we walk our own paths of grief or confusion, completely unaware that the Savior is walking right beside us.

I recently recorded a short, 45-second audio snippet reading a portion of my poem, “The Road to My Own Emmaus” (the one I shared on my recent podcast episode!). I paired it with a peaceful view to create a small space for reflection in our busy weeks. This is one of my favorite poems I have written and I shared it on the Latter-day Lights podcast when I was a guest on there a few months ago. If you missed it, here’s the link to the podcast episode: https://www.latterdaylights.com/podcast/youre-not-alone-finding-light-in-difficult-trials-christine-maynors-story/

You can watch and listen to the short video right here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hwwm7eS5558

If you’d like to read the full poem and sit with the words at your own pace, you can find the original post right here on the site. Thank you for walking this beautiful journey of faith with me.https://faithcenteredinspiration.com/2026/01/14/lord-abide-with-me/

Have you ever looked back on a hard season and realized the Savior was walking right beside you the entire time, even when you felt completely alone? 📖✨

The Savior in Our Eventide

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My Daily Musings-June 21st, 2026

One of my favorite hymns is “Abide with Me; ‘Tis Eventide.” I’ve always loved its beautiful words, and I especially love the story behind it. The hymn was inspired by the account in Luke 24, where the resurrected Savior walked and talked with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. I find it fascinating that they didn’t recognize Him at first, and I love that Martin Lowrie wrote this hymn after reflecting on that sacred experience.

The plea repeated throughout the hymn, “O Savior, stay this night with me; behold, ’tis eventide,” touches my heart deeply. To me, eventide isn’t just the end of the day. It can also represent those moments when we feel alone, discouraged, or overwhelmed by the darkness of life’s challenges.

Those are often the times when I find myself turning most earnestly to the Savior. When my own strength feels insufficient, I need His peace, His comfort, and His presence. Like those disciples on the road to Emmaus, I want Him to stay with me—not just for a night, but always.

Have you ever experienced an “eventide” season in your life when you felt a special need for the Savior’s help? What helps you feel His presence during difficult times?

The beautiful message of this hymn reminds me that no matter how dark our circumstances may seem, we never have to walk alone. Christ is always willing to draw near when we invite Him into our hearts and lives.