“If the Savior stood beside me…”
It’s one of my favorite songs that I learned as a child.
My language?
My actions?
What would I do if the Savior was right next to me?
It helped guide me to more Christlike decisions as a little kid.
But now, years later, with three kids of my own, it brings a different meaning to me.
Fear. Weakness. Dismay.
I’ve felt it all.
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)
My understanding of the Savior has grown a lot since I was a kid.
He’s not just there, watching me, hoping I say and do nice things.
He is with me in my weakness. In my dismay. In my fears.
He’s with me when I feel exhausted after putting out my kids’ little fires all day.
He’s with me when I think that I’ve messed everything up.
He’s with me when I hear more bad news.
He’s with me when I remember everything that’s on my to-do list.
“He is always near me, though I do not see him there;
“And because he loves me dearly, I am in his watchful care.”
He’s there cheering me on. Guiding me. Comforting me. Loving me.
His Spirit can always be with me, whenever I have the desire.
And because He is with me wherever I go, I have no need to feel fear and dismay.
I can be strong and have courage to conquer whatever comes my way.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
