Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”
The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you.”
Mary Stevenson
2 comments:
Robert & Judy~
We have been so touched by the postings of your family and friends and have tried to think of something to say that would express to you what we feel in our hearts is the Lord's promise to you...so we asked if the "Footprints" poem be posted!
All our love,
Mother and Benny
Footprints has always been one of my favorites & makes a lot of sense. There are times when a person is so distraught that they cannot even find the strength or the words to cry out to God for help, but He is always right there with us & knows our every thought & He does literally carry us through. Judy, you have an awesome family.
Love, Robbin
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