There are times when things go hard; times
when things get tough; times when giving up looks like the best option. I came across this poem at a 'tough time' and it was just what I needed at that time. I hope you draw some strength from it.
One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my
Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from
my life.
For each scene, I notice two sets of
footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
When the last scene of my life shot
before me
I looked back at the footprints in the
sand
And to my surprise,
I noticed that many times along the path
of my life
There was only one set of footprints.
I realized that this was at the lowest
and saddest times of my life.
This always bothered me
And I questioned the Lord
about my dilemma
‘Lord, you told me when I decided to
follow You,
You would walk and talk with me all the
way.
But I’m aware that during the most
troublesome
Times of my life there is only one set
of footprints.
I just don’t understand why, when I
needed you most, You leave me.’
He whispered, ‘My precious child,
I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and
testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints
It was then that I carried you.’
God is always there -in the good times,
the bad times and the ugly times. He doesn’t leave when things get tough, He
stays and carries us right in His arms. Oh! What a caring Father!
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