He’s On My Side So I Can Stand Tall
“I’ll stand tall! The Savior is beside me.
He’s always there to guide me.
I do not walk alone, I’ll stand tall!
His Spirit will direct me,
His loving arms protect me.
He’s on my side, so I can stand tall!”
“I’ll Stand Tall”
Words by Jan Pinborough
Music by Janice Kapp Perry
Today was our ward’s Primary program and as I watched 2 of my 3 sons belt these words out at full volume I couldn’t hold back my tears. My boys know this. They do not have any doubt that Christ is on their side. I hope they do not lose their pure faith in their Savior.
YOU do not walk alone. Your Savior walks beside you. No matter where you are, what you are doing, what you have done, what mistakes you have made or will make in the future—your Savior is with you. That is what the Atonement is all about. With His strength added to your own you can stand tall – physically and spiritually.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “We acknowledge that your path will at times be difficult. But I give you this promise in the name of the Lord: rise up and follow in the footsteps of our Redeemer and Savior, and one day you will look back and be filled with eternal gratitude that you chose to trust the Atonement and its power to lift you up and give you strength.
‘My dear friends and brethren, no matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up! Your destiny is a glorious one! Stand tall and walk in the light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine. You can do it now!” (“You Can Do It Now!” General Conference, Priesthood Session, October 2013)
Meditation and Journaling Prompt: Make a list of all those in your life who you feel are “on your side.” Be sure to put Christ at the top of your list. These are the people who you can rely on when things are hard.
Mindfulness Tip: Take a minute today to stand and breathe in a “Power Pose.” The superhero pose is a good one: Stand with your legs apart, hands on your hips and head held high. Notice how standing tall changes the way you feel.
For Further Study: If you have never heard the song referenced above, I highly recommend a listen. You can find it here: https://www.lds.org/friend/2016/01/ill-stand-tall?lang=eng
