May 17 2006

Footprints in the Sand

Published by ukjohnd

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 noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
There have only been one set of prints in the sand.
Why, When I have needed you most, you have not been there for me?”
The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints
Is when I carried you.”

By Mary Stevenson

2 Responses to “Footprints in the Sand”

  1. Stephanieon 19 Oct 2007 at 1:45 pm

    I love this it always brings great comfort to me when i read it, its lovely :)

  2. phillydon 25 Dec 2007 at 1:18 pm

    Merry Christmas This is True!

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