Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Last Break - Footprints - August 14

Here is the reading for today....


FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

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."

This poem is always in my head. I just love the thought. But this poem probably came from this idea...


Psalm 68:19

New Living Translation (NLT)
19 Praise the Lord; praise God our savior!
    For each day he carries us in his arms.


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New Living Translation (NLT)
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