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Monday, February 21, 2011

A Favorite Poem

~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

You can read Mary's story here. I found this for the first time today...

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7 comments:

  1. Mama HenFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I love this poem. You have a new follower from the hop! I look forward to following your blog. Come and enter my Erno Laszlo giveaway and pamper yourself. Visit my blog network and join a fabulous group of bloggers. Have a great night!

    Mama Hen
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  2. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    LOVE this.

    I am a new follower from Welcome Wednesday. Hope you stop by my blog! http://littlemissemmylou.blogspot.com/

    I look forward to your encouraging scriptures and posts!

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  3. PamelaFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love this because I've PROVEN it over and over. But I needed to read it again and I'm so glad I did.

    Followed you here from Welcome Wednesday.

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  4. StaceyFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I could really use a restful place sometimes! I am now following... You can check me out at http://www.confessionscyster.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

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  5. Heather JonesFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love this poem. I used to have a poster of it on my wall! :)

    I'm a new follower from the Blog Hop Skip and Jump. I'd love for you to follow back.

    Have a great day!

    Heather From and Mommy Only Has Two Hands! and Lynhea Designs

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  6. Jayme - Teachable MomentsFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I also loved this poem and really enjoyed reading your blog...new follower from Welcome Wednesday. Follow back if you get the chance!

    http://jayme-teachablemoments.blogspot.com/

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  7. NeuffjFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I love this poem, one of my favorites! I am your newest Follower from Welcome Wednesdays. I would love a follow back. You can find my blog here!

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