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Add to NewsvineMany of the notes reminded me of the poem "Footprints in the Sand." I used to have a "Footprints" plaque in the bedroom of my childhood house. Or maybe it was in the kitchen. Either way it went to Good Will (with all my swim team trophies … everyone on the team got one, every year, so that’s a lot of trophies) when my mom instituted her one-box storage policy (from our old house).
I love the message of "Footprints", even if it’s not sophisticated theology. It brings me much comfort because I believe God to be a loving, empathetic, involved God. Now that I’m on the other side of the Black Hole--no longer cursing the Creator and accusing Him of abandonment--I can see that He never left me that year and a half of hell. In fact, He was carrying me. Here's the whole piece:
"Footprints in the Sand"
By Author Unknown
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 in 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."
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Dear Therese, It is definitely a beautiful poem. Even though it is well known. We still need to read it. To remind us that God is always there for us. We just might not notice it at times. I too have had an experience when I was senior in high school. I was at the hospital at the time. They had put me in the padded room so I couldn't hurt myself. I was in so much pain. I cried out to God to relieve me of my pain. I felt my whole body being awashed of that pain. It was like no longer carrying the whole world on your shoulders. It was amazing! He has been there for me. And I definitely had a lot of hard times. With his help things will turn around.
God Bless,
Robin Hoselton
Posted by: Robin Hoselton | August 31, 2007 8:43 AM
This poem has always been one of my favorites!! My praye is that that those that read this poem, realize that they are also are going to have there ups, and downs. We're all human, and make mistakes. I pray for all.......that carry a resentment against me for my past; My God is bigger then my past, and I claim progsses. not PERFECTION! If anyone out there feels their perfect, and everything is going to be what they claim to be, let me tell you now, that its a long road, and eventually, you might look to those you have put down, and, demeanered, and find that what you have said, and, done to those in the past might be right. You may find God looking at those that are not afraid to humble thenselves, but are ready, and am still standing. Through abuse, verbal, and emotionally; I STAND! May God help those that think their are more supprior then you! Today I stand with my God, and those around me that know the truth!!! May you find it now!
d who is bigger then those that hurt me, and apose me!!
Posted by: karen | September 4, 2007 11:06 PM
To those that are better then you, God, and continously put others down for their faults. May you find peace with your God, as I have found peace with mine. There is not a past in my life as Jesus has forgivven me, unlike others. My prayer is that bitterness, and resentment doesn't follow you two always. The road is long, and I wish you the best!!!
Posted by: karen | September 4, 2007 11:15 PM
Hello my name is Tonya,I'm 38 yrs old,mother of 4 sons.This is the first time ive read this poem since i've turned my life over to my HEAVENLY FATHER and it is more true and precious tome than anytime I've ever resd it before.Ive always liked it and ive always known there was a GOD,but to BELIEVE IN AND HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM that is all the difference in the world.I lived 38 and half years of my life lost in sin and SATAN pulled me down a seem like ENDLESS road of drug addiction.I lost my sons,almost my freedom,i lost everything except my life.Although I would NEVER consider killing myself I would have rather been dead as to live one more day in this HELL SATAN had me in.SATAN IS EVIL HIS PURPOSE IS TO KILL,STEAL AND DESTROY!!!DONT LISTEN TO HIM HE IS A LIAR AND WANTS YOU TO BE MISERABLE AND NOT GO TO HEAVEN BECAUSE HE CANT EVER GO AND HE IS JEALOUS BECAUSE YOU CAN.ITS IS SO SIMPLE.I HIT MY KNEES AND CRIED OUT LORD PLEASE HELP ME I CANT DO THIS ON MY OWN.HE SHOWED ME THAT SATAN HAS ONLY THE POWER THAT WE GIVE HIM AND THANK GOD HE HAS NO POWER IN MY LIFE.THE VERY NEXT DAY I GOT A CALL FROM MY FUTURE MOTHER-N-LAW TELLING ME THAT SAM[THE MAN GOD GAVE FOR ME TO SHARE MY LIFE WITH] WAS COMING HOME FROM PRISON 3 MONTHS EARLY.SINCE THEN JUNE 4,2007 GOD HAS DELIVERED US BOTH FROM THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION AS WELL AS SMOKING CIGS.HE HAS SHINED THRU US AND SAVE AND BAPTIZED AFEW OF OUR FRIENDS AND SAVED MY SISTER AND HE IS RESTORTING MY FAMILY AND MY RELATIONSHIPS WITH MY SONS.DONT GIVE UP HES JUST A PRAYER AWAY.JUST ASK HIM AND HE WILL ANSWER.HE HAS CHANGED ME AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WKING UP EACH DAY TO SEE WHAT HE WANTS FOR ME TO DO.GOD CAN DO THE SAME FOR ANYONE WHAT HES DONE FOR ME.JUST BELIEVE AND ASK HIM.I HONOR,GLORIFY AND PRAISE YOUR PRECIOUS NAME,THANK YOU LORD.
Posted by: Tonya | September 12, 2007 10:03 AM
This is indeed a beautiful poem, one that should be read everyday. When you're up you tend to forget when you're down you always remember. But you should know that God is with you always. As you read this just think about how many times you've been down and just said God I wish this would clear up and your heart felt lighter. God carries you even when you think he has forgotten you. Just believe,just believe..God Bless you today-tomorrow and always.. Remember God holds you always in his hands as well as in his heart.
Posted by: Yvonne | September 27, 2007 5:31 PM
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