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 belonged 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 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
would walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the
most troublesome times of 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 son, My 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 I carried you.
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Footprints II
In another dream that followed
he asked once more about the
footprints of his life left
along the shore.
"Dear LORD, It's now quite
clear to me that You were always
there and You never left my side
when I was in despair. But how
could You have led me through
such troubled times as those?
If You love me as You say
You do why did I face such woes?
For I followed where You led me.
You know You've been my guide.
So why was I to suffer, when
upon You I relied?
You carried me at times--deciding
my direction; I still wonder why
You let me stray from Your
protection?"
"My child," the LORD softly said,
"though I've walked with you each
day; I never led the path we took
nor let you walk astray.
When you look upon those
footprints lying in the sand You'll
see I merely walked with you
and gently held your hand.
For the life I gave to you is yours.
And though I love you dear.
The path you followed you had
chose though I was always near.
And though it's true, I carried
you during times of pain and strife.
You decided where I left those
footprints in your life.
You see, I loved you so much
I gave you your own will,
although you've made mistakes,
my child; you know I've loved you
still. For you had chose to live
along the path left by my SON
and though your steps fell short
of his, through HIM you now
live on!"
~ Author Anthony John Goebel ~
To enjoy life to it's fullest remember
what Christ said;
Come to Me,
all who are weary and
heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you,
and learn from Me,
for I am gentle and
humble in heart;
and you shall find rest
for your souls.
For My yoke is easy
and My load is light.
Matthew 11:28-30
Graphics by Penny Parker
