Footprint

We are not such talented person in writing poems, neither enjoying reading so much of them. But the Footprint-poem, written by Mary Stevenson, when she was (just..) 10, is beyond this meaning. Undoubtly, it always encouraged me, especially when experiencing difficult times in life.

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 have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,is when I carried you.”

Dreamed I was walking along a beach with God, and (screaming and crying) questioned Him. "God, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why… when I need You most, You leave me."

And 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".

Stupid me, how dare I assuming God had left me alone during my sad times. Realize that sometimes it's so hard to be "sure" that He always besides us. Be blessed my friends, and schönes wochenende...