FOOTPRINTS

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 one 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 at 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 dont understand why when I needed you most you

would leave me."

 

The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, I

I love you and I would never leave you.

During your times of trials and suffering, It was then

that I carried you."