Dare to Stand Alone

President Thomas S. Monson shares an experience he had in the Navy when he had to stand alone and reminds us that "we are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven."
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[@jamlym4974]

“And just what do you guys call yourselves?” “Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, sir!”

[@Christopher.Harvey333]

All that salt lol. 🧂

[@mariah20rox]

I'm 12 and converting to Mormonism, by myself without friends or family, and I go to a Catholic school. All, the kid's at my school swear, date, and all that stuff. But, when they're doing that I'm sitting somewhere else reading the Book of Mormon. I dare to stand alone! :)

[@21AnimeOtaku]

I personally think present monson never runs out of good stories

[@deodalisay1467]

True

[@skinlesscougar]

Definitely not a Mormon but I see the importance and the application of having the same mind as Christ and to be examples that God approves of.

[@annieRSR]

Thank you for this comment. I know that many faiths share similar values.

[@prilme27]

I dare to stand alone as the Only Mormon in the Family..I have 5 sisters and 2 brothers but none of them are Mormons but me..I dare to fight for what i believe in against to my parents and relatives because i know I am standing for the truth and i am standing with our father in heaven.

[@ferris_wheel9868]

He is right beside you I promise. Your situation sounds difficult, but the Lord knows how strong you are. Jesus had to stand alone too, and honestly, sometimes the best people do end up standing alone. Truth and honesty is hard to find, thank you for being an example:)

[@fruityvinearado7929]

My father is the only member of their family and their family is consist of 12 he have 10 siblings and I'm bless that my father stand alone and now we are members of the church.

[@superiorserperior6909]

I have never seen another mormon outside of church... seeing all of you in the comments make me so happy :,)

[@elderinisrael]

When we belong to the Lord's Church, we are never alone. God Bless you!

[@NonPremiumID]

"Join Us" lds.org

[@fruityvinearado7929]

Me too😊

[@spencerpower8985]

You know monson saved my grandfather, since he was a heart surgeon, he saved him so he may live, and I’m thankful for that

[@sadiegirl1243]

@@spencerpower8985I believe you mean President Russell M Nelson. He is the heart surgeon prophet. And I’m so happy he saved him!

[@rsboy5]

As an atheist in the navy, I found this to be a great message =)

[@amylorenz9594]

How awesome you felt inspired! Remember that Mormons are CHRISTIANS. We believe in and follow Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon was another testament of Jesus Christ and is a companion to the Holy Bible.

[@pookpook3891]

Thats what I love about it. Inspiring messages are inspiring no matter what our convictions are.

[@raspberrygamer9675]

Keep learning!

[@HomeRemediesNetwork]

This is such a good and inspiring message. My favorite part is when he says " Dare to be a Mormon, dare to stand alone, dare to have a purpose firm, dare to make it known".

[@fruityvinearado7929]

Yeah ! # dare to stand alone

[@Roy-hd1pg]

I'm grateful for the example of Thomas S. Monson. An example he continues to have today in the face of an increasingly wicked world.

[@rpgspecialist647]

im no mormon but that was beautiful and inspiring and i will have the courage to be alone for now on

[@rebeccajonnakuti2512]

But ur never alone tho u have the Christ and Heavenly Father becuz He loves u

[@trudyappleby1622]

I love President Monson ! He’s so very much missed. I do love President Nelson, just watching this made me miss him. Such a wise great man of God. 🙏♥️🙏

[@r.t.matila7647]

Man I love our prophet Monson, hes got a great sense of humour and he's such a story teller, I get transfixed on what he says. We thank thee O god for our prophet.

[@AllStarCheerleader81]

"The Navy wasn't trying to train me, it was trying to kill me." AHAHAHA gotta love President Monson!!! I always look forward to conferances :')

[@deodalisay1467]

Hahahahahahaha 😂

[@Playstationguy228]

Congrats to you,I also come from a Cathiolic family and I also converted to the Mormon faith.I love the church at all for what it stands for.Stand strong my friend and be a light to this world and be proud to be a Mormon,more importantly be proud to be a Moromn Christian!!!God Bless.

[@darkphoneix8173]

Thank you for your service

[@waravenger100]

I'm a athiest but i find this video motivating to anybodies belief!

[@Aldohdezo]

President Monson is just the coolest man, I love him.

[@Jindalraekarkki]

I think this message is for everyone of us, no matter of our religion. Only thing that counts is the personal faith we have. You can be Christian of any denomination, you can be Jewish, you can be Muslim or anything, What ever we believe in, we must stand behind it, keep our standards and live our lives in a faith that God is with us everywhere. For there is only one God who protects us and guides us, and loves us.

[@itzelescobedo1468]

Same

[@masterbuilderproductions]

One of my friends is not LDS. He is a great kid, he doesn’t swear, drink, or does bad things. I was telling him about how my brother is was on a mission. I then asked if he goes to church. He said no, but he has been a few times with his grandparents. I then asked him if he would like to go to church with me sometime. He said he would like that. I am glad that, even when I was a fourth grader, I could teach people about the gospel.

[@TheSnickers545]

Watched this at least 6 times in Sunday school and young women's and seminary, but it never gets old!

[@lovelygirl8315]

Proud to be a Mormon Woman !

[@ROSESAPPHIREx]

I'm the only member of the Church in my family, so it's hard to stand alone. But I know Heavenly Father and other members will pick me up when I am down. I am not alone, even if I am the only one. :)

[@franciscoserrato7948]

I love being a mormon no matter what happens. i know that this is the true church of god. I know one day if we all that stand fast and live by the god's laws all of us one day will be with him.

[@sweetestgirl9114ever]

Such a beautiful talk!! "Dare to Stand Alone", we are never alone when we stand with Our Father in Heaven! :-) STAND YE IN HOLY PLACES AND BE NOT MOVED! loooove the restored gospel!!!

[@benv7933]

Thank you to everyone for being respectful in the comments. I love the Book of Mormon and Bible and I am so grateful to have a prophet on the Earth today.

[@JoshuaMellorjam]

Thomas S. Monson is awesome. One doesn't even need a testimony to understand his words and feel the love of Christ.

[@oceanlieb9828]

I a thankful for Thomas S. Monson. If it wasn't for him I would now be lost in darkness. Thank You.

[@jazminrubio5685]

You know they became besties ever since

[@edwardo3331]

I watched this in the youth meeting. I am living in Vancouver, Canada for almost 6 years. Everything is very hard for me, but serminary and the gospel help me a lot. I love my serminary teacher, sister Ward. Jean Ward! You are the best woman and teacher I have ever met.

[@sharronoxley4923]

I been come a mormon four years ago it has changed my life l love being a mormon xx Thomas s monson was my hero god Thomas s monson God bless you and your family xx

[@jakesaunders5275]

The message applies for every religion. Dare to stand alone in whatever you believe in. That's what I get out of it.

[@avavaldez2986]

I love President Monson.

[@kwakirima]

This is what i've just done done moments ago. Its all i need to walk this mortality. I am ready . should i be the only one left alone so be it. dare stand alone. i feel humbled

[@lemonturtlez4565]

I miss president Monson.....

[@amberthurman3936]

I'm the only member of the Church of my family right now. So just kind of reminds me of it this video.

[@ninnyhammer9829]

46 dislikes?? i can't believe it...this is a very inspiring video..how come there are still people who dislike this.. where is thy soul ?

[@magicdragon2492]

No way

[@Ryleigh11.14]

We thank thee oh god for our prophet

[@PanioNut]

I have been a member of the Church for ao is all my life. My best friend, who is a recent convert, just toold me that this video reminds her of me. It is so hard to be an example, but knowing that I am an good example to everyone around me helps me stay strong. Dare to Stand alone

[@briunetie]

it was awesome. i've joined the church almost a year ago and my testimony is still as strong as it was. i stand alone all the time, my branch is very small and we only have 6 members of the youth in the whole city populated with 600,000 people. it gets freaking hard. but im proud to be a mormon.

[@43mightbe]

I'm a Mormon and I'm not ashamed of it

[@gewurtzblessed]

Oh, how I love his example. He is such a courageous man of faith.

[@matchedplayr]

I saw this many many years ago. I liked it then, but have a COMPLETELY new respect for it now. In Marine Corps boot camp, this is exactly how it was. we had maybe 6 people in our whole company be members of the church. It made me very happy to see more members than just me, I didn't even expect that many if I'm being honest.

[@Ath1337isDerek]

Whatever your convictions may be stand up for them in whatever circumstances you may be in & only true friends will remain with you!

[@inthesoniczone1]

O God, the eternal father, thank you, I ask, seek and knock to dare to stand alone, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

[@illimois]

I got baptized in January. Nobody in my family knows, and I don't believe that they will approve. So for now, I do stand alone.

[@jtalbot34]

One of my most favorite talks! It's so wonderful to have a visual for it now as well! 💖

[@pradeep27111]

Miss you president Monson.Love from India.

[@pauchara]

Great video thanks! I am Russian and I am a Mormon!

[@sharnz24tee14]

Love this so much. When in doubt I always remember this talk and it empowers me to do the right thing. Love you prophet Thomas S. Monson 💙

[@ofelia829]

We are never alone!

[@shimmershine78]

I can tell that this video is different from others in that it was made with an extra measures of the Spirit. In every way, from the actors, to the script I love it!!!!

[@ahgue6915]

favourite mormon message

[@eduardovillagomesa8601]

one of my favorite message of Pres. Thomas S. Monson. It is so true...

[@arthurcurry4618]

This is what I needed and may be my favorite video ever. Thank you president monson

[@Sapphire_Dicson_Official]

I miss President Monson, a bit of trivia he was the mission President for my grandfather on my mom's side. I remember the day he passed away and when I found out, it was a school day and I had just woken up for school. When I went upstairs the tv displayed his date of birth and the day he died as well as a picture of him. I couldn't believe my eyes. Later that day at school during seminary, my seminary teacher talked to us about him.

[@amberr.thurman5857]

I absolutely love this video so inspiring to me and I love the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I can't imagine my life anymore and any other Church or without the church in my life. Best decision I made in my life and I don't regret this decision till this day.

[@TrixiaMaeRJasmin]

my brothers favorite talk of president thomas s monson

[@rgdotimasa]

I'M ONE OF YOU GUYS ...I'M HAPPY EVER BEING A MORMON

[@joeyslaptop]

I had a similar experience in boot camp in 1995. The more things change, the more they stay the same. After that, the drill instructors announced where the Mormons met. We ended up baptizing a guy later who attended church with us in boot camp.

[@varani1st]

Yes, I love everything about the Mormon teachings and Heavenly Fathers' plan of salvation does enables me to be more closer to Him through the Holy Ghost in this life, and in His Kingdom in life yet to come...given that I live up to my covenant...

[@johannmadrid8864]

This was my favorite story from President Monson!

[@ivanmoreno1328]

It always brings me to tears. :)

[@lancemcgavin]

This video will always mean a lot to me!

[@karenroseberry4585]

One of my favorites!

[@IWDTC]

Powerful and beautiful message ....thank you President Monson for your fine example and testimony:)

[@LumosTerris]

another thing. MY sister edited this video! I

[@roswellgrey2115]

ooo

[@walkerfarnsworth744]

Never gets old!!!

[@madelinelove8766]

I love this!! I stand alone by being a mormon in a city where we are disliked. How do you stand alone?

[@redhairanny6403]

We need have faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ,and always believe trough The Atonement Of Jesus Christ,we can be strong again.

[@Bumbling_Bat]

My favorite Mormon Message. This is the bajillionth time I've watched it :) I love President Monson!

[@neeltjeschmidt]

May you be in in our hearts for all eternity Thomas S. Monson, 1927-2018, God bless you, and may the spirit swell our hearts with love and joy, amen.

[@jabbers33]

there are so many times I wish that I would have stood alone and stood up for my beliefs when I was a youth... now I can only hope to be the example for my girls to do what is right! I LOVE this video. I LOVE our beloved Prophet and his inspiring messages that touch my heart and help me feel God's love and spirit with me always! :-)

[@jacobiakopo8149]

This video makes me happy an glad not only that but reminds me stand ye in holy places and be not moved until the day of the Lord has come, this makes me think never feel like u are never alone because their be someone standing with u at all times and all things and all places. STAND UP FOR WHAT U BELIEVE AND NEVER BE ASHAMED :):)

[@tylercarr7673]

love this video and iv been watching Mormon messages all day today. I am 10 and I almost saw Thomas S. Monson when he came to the gilbert temple. But we left the day before he came. I was so bumbed that we left. We live in CA but where moving to Washington state.

[@Ath1337isDerek]

You are a true leader Mariah! Thx 4 sharing!!! You are an example of hope for the future of this world.

[@liamkey5703]

Proud!! #FromNz & Aus

[@highmakafifita4706]

i walk home alone all the time but i know theres always someone looking down on me which is jesus christ ... i dare to stand alone

[@skylerreddy5436]

I remember my first Sunday during basic training in South Carolina. I cried like a baby to be surrounded by fellow LDS soldiers and a lovely Missionary couple that gave us love and support.

[@Cybernaut551]

I am thankful to be a Latter-day Saint and for President Thomas S. Monson :)

[@KB-ph2vi]

This message is always a strength to me as I am a recent convert of almost 2 years since my baptism and I have no family in the church so this is always a beautiful message that lifts me up in times when my faith is challenged and tested. Wonderful message!

[@darkphoneix8173]

LDS i am proud to be even in these difficult times.

[@samuelchavez7111]

Rest in peace President Monson

[@AMoistBum]

Im LDS and currently serving overseas active duty in the Air Force. It's so tough but so worth it.

[@JamieJamiesonMusic]

Thank you for your valient service! I am an ARMY wife to a wonderful disabled vet. You all are my heroes!

[@lizeta8404]

Amazing story! 🙋🏻Love Pte Monson!!!

[@gjretired]

What a wonderful example you already are! Good luck with your progress. Sticking to reading the Book of Mormon will always give you strength.

[@cacomedy599]

yah lol I love this I'm more happy than I was on destiny

[@lisavercoe7418]

I always watch this message in particular because it helps me to understand that I'm never alone even when I feel like it

[@masterbuilderproductions]

Many times in school I have hung out around people that swear. I was scared to tell them that I didn’t want them to swear around me. So I decided one day I would ask one of my friends not to swear around me so often. He said he would try. Every time he does swear though, he always says “excuse my language”

[@justjacob11]

Here in 2024, an active US military member seven years now, having fell away from the church, and finding it again two years ago. I wish I took this more serious when I was younger

[@strivetobe]

🩵

[@SusanDianeHowell]

Dare to "stand alone" as President Monson exemplified - and know that angels stand besides us. Beautiful.

[@debracalloway8590]

awesome example Prophet Monson is wonderful

[@Niellibertad]

Bahh I love this, it makes me so happy :) President Monson is God's prophet, inspired to know how to guide and comfort followers of Christ

[@VivaZworski007]

This was the first vid from lds that I saw back in 2012, Rest in Peace President Monson

[@thechaosgardener]

Beautiful message. Never be afraid to stand alone. Its incredible the courage the opportunity provides.

[@melesisi619]

MORMONS SIR!! And PROUD of it!! I love President Monson and his beautiful words of wisdom:)

[@trikeys36]

Beautiful, Dare to stand alone

[@andreafinney3170]

i love you tomas.s.monson, you have helped me a lot!

[@irishdream777]

Mormon and PROUD! :) Lov this video

[@peytonanfinson220]

Being the only Mormon In my platoon in basic training was hard but this kept me going to always stand with god

[@brycemaccabe]

Standing for what's right doesn't mean we're helpless. Heavenly Father is always there backing us up!!! Ad it also gets easier each time we do it