Lyrics
I will be what I believe
Living in this world with change all around
But with the prophets' words, I'll stand on solid ground.
Even though it's still hard, with questions that arise,
Every day I will say:
'll have faith like brother Joseph and the strength of the pioneers. I'll be brave as a strippling warrior and like Nephi persevere.
I will spread God's love to all I know and serve.
I will plead with my Father on my knees: I will be what I believe.
We'll spread the gospel wide throughout all the earth
With Jesus as our guide we'll weild the sword of truth.
Even though it's still hard, with questions that arise,
Every day, I will say:
I'll have faith like brother Joseph and the strength of the pioneers. I'll be brave as a strippling warrior and like Nephi persevere.
I will spread God's love to all I know and serve.
I will plead with my Father on my knees: I will be what I believe.
We are as the army of Heleman. We have been taught in our youth, and we will be the Lord's missionaries to bring the world His truth.
I'll have faith like brother Joseph and the strength of the pioneers. I'll be brave as a strippling warrior and like Nephi persevere.
I will spread God's love to all I know and serve.
I will plead with my Father on my knees: I will be what I believe.
I will be what I believe.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Will Be What I Believe” presents faith as a daily choice made amid change, difficulty, and unanswered questions. Its young narrator draws courage from Joseph, Nephi, the pioneers, and the stripling warriors, then connects those examples with prayer, service, and sharing God’s love. The repeated declaration gives the song a clear identity-forming theme: belief is meant to shape conduct rather than remain an abstract idea.
The references to Helaman’s army and missionary service place the lyric within a Latter-day Saint teaching context. Alma 53 describes the young warriors whose faith and courage inform the song’s central image, while James 1:5 supports its picture of bringing questions to God in prayer. The language also emphasizes perseverance, truth, and devotion to Jesus as a guide. Together, these elements make the song suitable for children and youth learning to connect inherited faith with personal conviction and faithful action.
Related Scripture
- Alma 53:20-21 Helaman’s young warriors are described as courageous, faithful, and true.
- James 1:5 James directs those lacking wisdom to ask God in faith.