Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson

This is my favorite poem. Even if you are not religious, you can read it while thinking of someone who has helped you during hard times. I like to think of my mom who shared me this poem when I was young. -Krystle Orlando 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 notice 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."

Mary Stevenson