Footprints in the Sand
3 versions, 3 authors, 1 of the most powerful allegory text written in prose
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.”
Mary Stevenson, 1936
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Footprints
Also Known As "I Had a Dream"
One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.
When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.
"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that 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."
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."
Margaret Fishback Powers, 1964
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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 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 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 don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me. The LORD replied, my precious, 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.
Carolyn Carty, 1963
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A song based on the poem, called "Footprints in the Sand", was written by Per Magnusson, David Kreuger, Richard Page and Simon Cowell and recorded by Leona Lewis. It appears on Lewis's debut album Spirit."How God has blessed me, Who God sent to bless me, Who I can bless"
Thank you God for prompting me to do something on His behalf
Thank you Shimz for share her story and reminded me of His message during this time
Thank you Dexter for you have encourage me to find my confidence & passion
Thank you Lewis for your wonderful voice, I'm so deeply touched
I can't thank you enough cause you keep me going strong from Aug - Sept
Team Footprints : Give Life & End Abandonment in Walk the Wall 2011
On 10 September I'm leading a team walking in International China Concern's fundraiser, Walk the Wall. It is a 10km walk-a-thon to be held around the world in September 2010.This walk does more than raise funds for International China Concern - it brings love, hope and opportunity to China's abandoned and disabled children.
We're doing this to raise money for abandoned children with disabilities in China. Imagine for a moment:
• Being able to walk when no one thought you ever would
• Reading and writing your first words
• Learning how to feed yourself for the first time
• Being taught skills to live and fully participate in your community
• Being able to tirelessly run and play and laugh with other children after a much needed surgery
• Not abandoning your disabled child because you finally have the community supports that will keep your family together
It's easy and it's fun.
Well done Team FOOTPRINTS! As a team we are now on $410.00 in total according to confirmed donations online. This is a FANTASTIC EFFORT! Imagine each dollar being used to provide care and love for a precious child. Abandoned by struggling heartbroken parents and handicapped with a disability but blessed by YOU. I Trust you are delighted as I am with this great generosity. May the Lord bless Footprints as you are a blessing to the precious children of China.
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