Footprints in the Sand
Footprints in the Sand, a beautiful poem!
One night I dreamed a dream.
As 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.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would 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."
843 Comment(s)
I once listenned to a sermon, with this poem mentioned as part of it. Come to think of it I just can't imagine God after allowing the sacrifice of his very own son, that he would abandon us out on the trails of life, with the high points and low points of Our Lives. What a tremendous blessing we have in HIS presence in HIS grace and his salvation.
A life kept poem, this has helped me when I feel low or sad, I know the lord is carrying me through
These words always has rejuvenated my spirit reminding me who carries me thru the most difficult times
Appreciated the life story of the author and have shared the poem with others, facing the challenges of life. Thank you for this beautiful presentation. God Bless you.
I am bed ridden .red someone to pray
Dear Friends, While a student in seminary, I also taught school. In the middle of one night, I was looking out our bathroom window checking snowfall to see if there would be school the next day. In the fresh snowfall, I saw one set of footprints, and was reminded of "Footprints in the Sand". I am now writing a book about those experiences when it seems God has left us. May I have permission to either use this poem, or even refer to it in my writings?
Please advise,
I have know this poem for many years .it's the first time I have seen the entire poem in print thank you.always love it.God bless you for sharing it.
When I started my walk with Jesus, I know for a fact that God was carrying me! I was weak, distraught and unable to walk full of doubts from all of my sins! It is a wonderful thing to be set free by the blood of Jesus!
Very happy to see this on the net. So true. Thank you
It can only be God that's seen me through LIFE itself.
As I look back I can relate so well to the story. I remember many times I felt I carried the burden all by my self not realizing, it wasn't me but the Lord was shouldering all the weight. I was just going threw the motions and in the midst of my pain and suffering, only I could see was the single trail of foot prints. Great post it's one of the bible stories I get very emotional.
That it claims to be Christian, in doing so possibly exempts non Christians from feeling connected. I find this terribly upsetting and absolutely unnecessary.
I do find comfort and strength to the point of tears whenever I read it and I am not Christian. It is my own spirituality allows this. For far too many who could use it turn away
Is that not the saddest?
Everyday and night I read this beautiful poem. I cry Everytime I read Footprints. When I ask why this poem answers my question.
I love this poem.
That's truth!!
amen i might be 12 but that is the most meaningful thing i have ever read. tell me what it truly means to you.
Amen
This poem is very beautiful. It gives me a very good feeling. I am happy to be baptised and that god is with me,Always.
My version of this poem would only include one set of footprints, because the Lord carried me the whole way, even when I wanted to retreat instead of marching forward. Because the cross of Christ and the empty tomb is the only hope that has kept me going these 14 years since I met the Lord Jesus as a depressed teenager.
This is Vinny—the same Vinny who wrote his version of Footprints! Down below.
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I love this poem; However, my version would be: I looked back and saw only one set of footprints.
And I asked Jesus why only one set. He answered with a kick in the air, and told me I could only see His prints because He beat the hell out of me, leaving me where I fell. I asked why, and He said: “for the hell of it”
I’m not being disrespectful. It’s just lately it feels like He forgot about me. It’s been a very difficult time for me. Prayers please.
I am a Muslim I love this poem and many other Christain literary gems.
I love this poem. From the time I was in middle school. I know that God is my only source, and that in my deepest time; and I just got out of one He carried me through it all. This poem keeps you focus on God and what He is doing for us. Thank You Lord
This is one of my all-time favourite poems.
My favorite poem ever
I need a print of this.
This poem has become a guideline that I remind myself of every day
I was about 12 years old when a friend of mine gave me a copy of this poem. Since then it has been an inspirational reminder to trust that even in the worst of situations the Lord is always with me.
I grew up reading the foot print . I really cherished that script
Most of my life. I question why such a hard life ? If I'm your child. Almost death experience. In a coma for a week. So much . then I had kids. Married. Divorce. N lost what I love the most my kids. She took. N I question why? So much more n then much lower n I asked Agian time after time. Till mid 2000 s . I met a beautiful Lady . and smart n strong. I walked down her hall . and there for the very 21st time I saw that Poem.. I read it . I felt a empty blow inside my heart. N I asked Agian. Why. So much more. For now even though All that I thought was bad. Has need Him smoothing my edges. For a purpose. Something I never thought I would do. And not know much of the bibble. I known. His blood runs through my vines.. He lives with in me. For He is always been a part of Me. I find myself talking about how Great and Mighty He is. N His words. That being hope to some n some question. So I realize . He Never Left me. Amen..
I LOVE TO SEE THESE REMINDERS OF OUR GOD'S LOVE. THANK YOU.
This poem made me realize alot of things . Thank you so much!
I have always loved this problem since I was a teenager. I had forgotten about it for a very long time. Then one of my teenagers was feeling a little troubled, and this pond came into my head and I found it online. I enjoyed reading this phone over again. It is so very true. Thanks!
Monica, for your sister and family, I wish you God's blessings and strength now and always.
Charles, may God's blessing be with you, your father and your family.
Ask Him directly and He will answer. He answered my request for strength when I was in the grip of despair when the world seemed against me. Within one hour I received a message. That was nine years ago. God hears, loves and carries us.
please send me the best french version of "Footprints 8n the sand". Thank you very, very much indeed!
This poem I will use at the candle blessing at our meeting place for Spiritual Enlightenment. Bless You.
Please bless me and my family father we need you
That is the most beautiful poem I have ever read. And each time I read it I cry
I'd like to send to my sis , the family is going thru a very rough time, right now.
I will like a print.
Today was a one set of footprints day. Hospital emergency wards usually are. Whoever wrote Footsteps knew faith and love and I have been carried by these words many times since I first read them 22 years ago.
They always bring tears to my eyes and peace to my soul.
K XX
Very amazing poem really
Is there a way I could copy this onto my computer ??
I love the poem
Brilliant
That really touched my heart. I love this poem. I shared it with others I love.
Most beautiful poem I have ever read. Means so much more to me for personal reasons.
I love this poem. So encouraged by it.
I was a little girl when I read footprints, I cried and smiled and had a overwelming feeling come over me right then I knew there was a God.
This poem really makes me to cry and I realize that my Jesus loves me soo much
I really like this poem can I use it?