Footsteps In The Sand One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand:
one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him
he looked back, at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied:
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you,
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Author unknown
The first time I read this poem, I was very taken by it. I thought, wow, it is so true. Time passed and this poem has always been at the back of my head, I know it's there but never really had the reason or opportunity to pull it out.
Two days ago, this poem came flashing and floating back. Somewhere in May, it was a low point in my life, probably one of the lowest I've had in my life. I didn't think about this poem at all. But two days ago, it came to me. I realised that at that point, Jesus was probably sitting right next to my bed comforting and carrying me through my difficulties. Two days ago, I was reminded that no matter whatever that happens, the Lord will carry me through. Then it dawned upon me, if my Jesus will carry me through whatever that happens, what's there for me to be worried or concerned about? All my prayers will be answered in time. It may be a yes, no or wait but God has a purpose and reason for everything that comes through in my life.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand:
one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.
he looked back, at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you,
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Author unknown
The first time I read this poem, I was very taken by it. I thought, wow, it is so true. Time passed and this poem has always been at the back of my head, I know it's there but never really had the reason or opportunity to pull it out.
Two days ago, this poem came flashing and floating back. Somewhere in May, it was a low point in my life, probably one of the lowest I've had in my life. I didn't think about this poem at all. But two days ago, it came to me. I realised that at that point, Jesus was probably sitting right next to my bed comforting and carrying me through my difficulties. Two days ago, I was reminded that no matter whatever that happens, the Lord will carry me through. Then it dawned upon me, if my Jesus will carry me through whatever that happens, what's there for me to be worried or concerned about? All my prayers will be answered in time. It may be a yes, no or wait but God has a purpose and reason for everything that comes through in my life.
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