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 was one only.

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 has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”

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Mary Stevenson, 1936

I like this poem.. I know it is true. In times that sucked so bad for me or my family I can now look back and see that He was carrying me/us. I often think I wouldnt be where I am right now if He hadnt been there.

After I was left after a 2 year relationship I was devastated. I thought I wouldn't survive. I stopped eating, I stopped living, I escaped. I couldn't live there anymore, so I left and lived in the states for a couple of months.
I never thought I could look back to that time without crying. I now am able to look back. I can't smile, I dont think I ever will be able to do that, but I am able to look back and see that God was there and guided me. He wanted me to leave before I could harm myself any more. Actually I cant remember that relationship anymore now. Its kind of weird. I can remember the time but not the time we had together. I guess that is just a way of protecting myself, its quite convenient! ;)

There were other times that I know He was there.. He picked me up before I could fall..

I am thankful for God. I am thankful that I now have a relationship with Him. I know many ppl haven't let Him in their lives yet, and I havent until a couple of months ago... It took a long 22 years until I was able to do so. The sad thing is that for me something bad had to happen to realize He was there. I hope for other people they can find him before they are in a devastating situation.