I have been reading this poem over and over . . . . . .
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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 |
The picture was taken by my wife while travelling in a desert in Utah, maybe, it would be more appropriate if the picture was taken on a beach.
Beautiful words & photo to match!
Thank you for the kind words!
This is one of my favorite poems. BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
It is always encouraging to hear from you!
Beautiful post!
Thank you !
A very beautiful poem, one I haven’t seen in years. Thanks for sharing it. ❤
Diana xo
Diana, glad that you like this poem!
I also love this poem- wonderful choice of photo!
Sometimes you feel very encouraged when you know God walks beside you and in difficult moment carries you 🙂
I have carried a copy of this poem around with me in my wallet for many many years. And despite being an agnostic, I find the words so comforting and leveling in most situations.
I found them too. Regards, Michael
beautiful photos to go with the words
Great to hear from you, thank you!
Good choice and how it totally expression our life in the world and beautiful photo….
I hope I can find a better picture with footprints on a beautiful beach. Glad that you like it!
Nice
Thank you!
Beautiful piece to ponder, thanks for sharing.
Glad that you like it!
What a beautiful story! And an awesome picture to illustrate it!
Hi Tiny, glad that you like the post 🙂
It happens today our message in church was about sharing our Light. Thank you for sharing yours Michael I always enjoy your blog.
Hi John, the world is a much better place when we share with each other. Very glad that you like my blog 🙂
Beautiful photo!
Thank you 🙂
I love that poem and what a pretty picture to go along with it
Think this poem increases my faith, hope it does the same to you too!
Wonderful, well done.
Thank you, Diana – may God always be with you!
very nice read…
It is so comforting to know that your Creator is beside you all the time and even carries you in bad times!
Came back to this once again – so very peaceful and tranquil (and, I’m thirsty!)
Glad that you like this, I hope to find a better photo to go with this!
Wow!
🙂
I have talked to her on the telephone. BeautifuL
Good if you can talk to her on the telephone too!
Shared here words: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/278026976972524627/ Merci
Many thanks for sharing it!
Thank you again. Have a beautiful night Michael X
Thank you!
Last time we talked . . she was living near Vancouver, British Columbia. I believe, near or even on the beach.
Good to maintain a dialogue with Him!
Well, I did speak to Paul and Margaret. She is very happy that people know this was written by her. I did find out from a man in Cranbrook, who knew she wrote this. Then I wanted to give her credit in my cook book. Her words gave me hope Michael. Thank you very very much
The words are beautiful, something to live by!