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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."
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For you Jessica
Brings comfort and to all. God bless
thank you!
Thanks much
This was my mothers favorite, it was on her memorial when she passed 6 months ago. I recently entered alcohol recovery and am putting inspirational posters on my wall to help remind me to do the right thing and remain spiritual.
I thank fosters was a wonderful thing for the kids because it helps to learn god
Hi ilovev footsteps
I have heard this and read this over and over in my life. I love it.
Gives me goose bumps......
I've always loved this very strengthening and beautiful.
Inspiring & wonderful.
This "poem" has nothing to do with the Bible. How can it be a Bible Gem?
It makes me cry out of love ever time I see this, beautiful.
would love to print this so l could read it in church.
My favourite poem.....i love to read this poem in my free time
I love this poem. It has a true meaning.
I have always loved this poem as well as my parents I would love a copy of I had one but it got ruined when we had a flood in our old house before moved, It has been an inspiration to me for a long time. God Bless you for the ministry you do I pray your ministry every day
Beautiful
Only really relevant for those who have experienced a crisis and come out the other side okay. What about those who don't end up coming out well from a bad situation? Presumably there's a dent in the sand where the Lord has dropped them.
My father, Otis Washington Jines, wrote this poem when he was a young man. A lady wrote a similar one. She changed a few words & acquired the rights. I was 16 when Dad explained to me that he was just the "vehicle " for God to give it to the world. Dad was a minister & pastor at the time in a small town. Ppl in a rural area in Austin, TX knew him & said that they called him "The Walking Bible"! He knew the Bible backwards & forward. He was an exceptional speaker, writer & had photographic memory. I'm very proud to call him Dad.
Found this excerpt from the poem Desiderata very inspiring...
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
I rely lov the story, and it's encourage me even in my sad and butter situations and I believe that the author wrote it for me only.
I read this daily. It helps in so many ways. With things that is going on with my health and my husbands. It helps me a lot.
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Like it very much
A beautiful Poem, that explains who Jesus Christ is.
Growing up, my daddy always had this on our wall.
I live this it makes so much since
My grandmother sewed this poem and it is now hanging in my house. Everyday I read it as I walk to my bedroom. I completely agree with this poem and live by it.
!!Thank You!! This has always been the story of my life.
My granny, who raised me, had this hanging in her house. Everytime I need reassurance that our Father in heaven is with me, I think back on this. I love it and will always remember it. Our Father is always with us, sometimes carrying us so we can continue walking with Him. Prayers for us all.
Amen and god bless us everyone
This prayer is so very true and so very comforting. We are truly be er alone. Thank You, Lord!
Everytime i went through a rough time in my life this always reminds me that I am not alone . what a great God I serve
We lost our beautiful son to leukemia 23 years ago, aged 16 years. I had a copy of 'Footprints' hanging on my wardrobe door that he liked to read. During the last months of his life, when he was confined to bed, he often asked me to read it to him. His girlfriend asked for the song based on 'Footprints' to be played at his funeral. It still brings a tear to my eyes and has become a special message of love and hope to me.l
I have been in AA for 38 years and use this poem all the time as a prayer of inspiration from my Higher Power. I share with others the power in prayer and this is the one that helped me through out my rougher times and I will always have it with me as long as HE allows me to be on this earth.
Dear Mr Roy (July 16, 2017 at 3:00 pm),
I'm not somebody that's ever been describe as religious and maybe it's because I rarely go to church or speak much about God or the Bible.
I definitly believe in God though and I'm grateful He forgave me of my sins and His promise to continue if I ask sincerely & with true intentions to try at never repeating it again.
While I rarely get it right, I think for me "religion" might only be seen or considered in how I try to live life as an example of Him in my life.
It doesn't make sense to me how He continues to ask this of me especially after seeing I'm not His best example and may never come close but it's the only thing left He's asks me to do.
In return for doing this I'll get to one day see my Grandmother again along with other family members and friends I miss because they've aready left this earth and are with Him.
Anyway, I really just wanted to let you know I've prayed for you and I'm going continue to keep you in my prayers.
I know for me I feel a warmth come over me when somebody tells me they've prayed for me so I hope the same happens to you.
I'm really very sorry you've gone through such devastating events in your life so I don't dare say I know what you're going through or how you feel.
I just know I've felt extreme anger at times over things that've occurred in my life but having nobody to turn to, or worse, to take it out on, I ultimately ended up saying some terrible things to (and about) God.
As time passed my anger lessened especially seeing or hearing about what others have gone though like yourself.
I've since asked God to forgive me for all the horrible things I've said to Him and grateful He has... but the things I'm most grateful to Him for is being with me at those difficult times in my life and so He heard every terrible word I had to say first hand. Cause when I thought about it, I didn't really believe He abandoned me or was out on a smoke break... if I (or you) truly believed that then just who do we think is listening to us if not God?
Thanks. I needed that!
a man from Cuba wrote this poem,exactly what happen to his entire life
Omg that poem made me cry 😭 last night god hugged me in my dream from behind twice totally made me feel so loved
I'm in a wheelchair... so not sure how this applies to me.... tbh
My niece was feeling like God had forgotten her told her God loves her very much and would never forget her sent her the footprints in the sand poem
Who wrote this poem "footprints"? Is is still in copyright?
This is what gets me everything. I want it on my wall or table.
As much sin as I commit, there is only 1 set of prints for most of my life. Thank you Jesus for carrying me and loving me. I humbly ask you to forgive me of my sins and thank you for your never ending grace.
I have looked in every store in prescott az & haven't found any prints of this.So yes if you would please send me it & maybe I will find a person who knows how to print a copy of it.Thank you,Marvin Lienard
Thanks!
In my heart as a feeling
May the lord blessed the author of this work and bless every one that read it in Jesus Christ name... I love ❤ this work that knowledge of Christ with me always is courage that keeps me going. Thank you lord.
Blessed
He has carried me many times and I.am blessed.
I have always loved this poem.
When I read this poem its reminds me of my mother to whom I miss so dearly.
May God bless every single person that read this poem
Thank you Lord, He has carried me many times. He has sent others to me to walk with me whatever journey is hard, and to carry me when I can not carry on. Thank you.
Sitting by the heater and Googled this poem.. i wanted to read it...visible ..just finished crying. You see I cry...when anything about Jesus i hear, read, feel...i just breakdown.😆 Lately..i keep hearing..don't cry Juliana..really forcing.
This poem gives me goosebumps! Does anyone know the name of the aiuthor of this poem.
Very moving poem. Not only Jesus, but members of my family have carried me when it was difficult to even get out of bed in the morning. To whomever wrote it, thank you.
I love this poem, I needed God's assurance and He assured me. when I saw one set of footprint it was then that He carried me..
this is a very touching poem. I love it so much
I love this poem
I lead a Bible study in the ladies prison in KY. One of the ladies tonight said she wanted a copy of the Footprints in the Sand poem. What do I need to do to print that poem and give it to the ladies?
My dad died bout one year ago an my sister in-law died two months ago an my husband told me to read foot prints in the sand an I did it up lifted me thank I have felt so sad an down .Thank you have a blessed day
My dad died bout one year ago an my sister in-law died two months ago an my husband told me to read foot prints in the sand an I did it up lifted me thank I have felt so sad an down .Thank you have a blessed day
I pray the lord will not live me alone in all my ways Amen.
i need to really believe in this right now. i have to also believe I am not alone either.please,GOD. help me and protect my two person family
I am only here because I need this for religion
I have always love this story. It makes me cry every time. I even bought a necklace with the Lord's quote on it.
That is very touching
That what my wedding ring says🙏
I have had a really rough couple of years. The last few months have been especially hard. Several loved ones have died since December 2016, one died in my arms a few weeks ago and now another loved one is suffering from unregulated insulin dependent diabetes. I have been up for almost four full days now with that sick family member. I lost it this afternoon. I really blew up, I screamed and yelled at God. I apologized over and over after my meltdown and told God that I didn't mean it, but I felt like God would never forgive what I said. My mom told me that God forgave me before the angry words even left my mouth. Then she told me about this poem. You do not know how much this poem meant to me today.
I think this poem has much meaning & comfort my grandauter husband just pased away I won't to send it to her
this is my favorite poem it mean alot to me and i wanted to pass it on to my grand daughter who is getting married today
This is sooooo inspirational to me and to share with others that are ill and need encouragement from our Lord through your ministry via Gems!!! Again Thank you so much for your sharing these messages!! In Him always no sinking sand, Your sis in Christ, Roz
Beautiful poem
soothes my soul
love this
I have two needy grandsons who need to consider the message in this poem. Can't find my copy. Thank you!
love this
This poem means a great deal to me, I have a great nephew who, when sober and off drugs is a good person but oh dear when he is on the drink it's a different story.
He has spent a lot of time in prison, he told me on his cell wall he had this poem it gave him great comfort. I don't know where he is now. He came out of prison some months ago and was living rough and was suicidal. I hope he thinks of this poem and remembers God is with him at this very low time in his life.
God bless you John where ever you are.
Uncle Dave
I love foot prints in the sand it has touched my life many times over and feels me with warmth. Thank u for that.
The scripture that I have found that most corresponds to this poem is Isaiah 46:4 (NIV) Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you..
no words can explain the beuty of this poem.......i just loved it
Very encouraging poem.to no that our god will never leave or forsake us .in time of trials
I have loved this poem since I was old enough to read. This poem is what I built my life around
Love. This song
I love this poem and so did my grandma i read it everynight before i go to bed it reminds me of her.
The fact that this poem is the same for males and females is refreshing. Other versions make females seem non-existing when the Lord addresses the child as son only. Thank you for the upgrade that contains ALL his children.
very inspired poem ... I like it
God is Good all the time.
Really like it always have
It's a best poem ever I really like it thanks
The poem doesn't actually appear in the Bible, however the Bible does mention footprints in reference to one of God's many miracles in the parting of the Red Sea (Psalm 78:19). This great event is mentioned many times in the Old testament. It reminds us of God's unwavering power, protection and love.
I've loved this from years ago and still do. Praise Jesus our Lord and Savior who will never leave us nor forsake us.
This poem had meant allot to both my mom and I whom she recently passed and I miss her so much. This poem is where I'm at right now.
Its my all time favourite poem... Thank u god...
N kudos to the writer of this poem....
My all time favorite Poem. It's Brilliant
I am sometimes speechless when I read this poem, but today I just comfort. Worthy of Him. Amen.
Love this poem my absolute favourite
Beautiful. For My Father who passed away January 1 2006
This is the poem I chose to put on my Grandfather's remembrance card at his funeral.
I love this poem
ONE OF MY FAVORITE POEMS, BESIDES PSALM23.
I love this poem... When I help others I pray the Lord will come into my arms and hands.
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I love this poem it was on my dad's pamphlet for his memorial it touched I was mad at the world and in the dark of my time our lord and Savior put it in my path he later took me to church where I felt my father's Christ and my dad I cried and cried but I realize that the good Lord is looking over u my brother's and sisters he loves us the same he gave his life for ours he needs us we need him we need to clean up our world of sin plz help this cause and u will greatly be rewarded
This poem makes me cry every time I read it. Recently, I lost a friend in a car accident and for the longest time, even though I didn't realize it at the time, I had subconsciously thought that God had left me. Now I am healed from that pain (except every now and then I'll cry when I think about her) and this poem reminds me that God will never forsake me in times of trouble or in a normal day. This poem also reminds me of my friend and that God held me every night I was crying myself to sleep, every day that I made up the idea that I was okay.
I think this is my new favorite poem. I am 10 years old and at my school we do something called Speech Meet. Its where we memorize a poem then recite it in front of judges. This year I am doing this poem, Footprints in the sand. :)
Beautiful poem, read at my sisters funeral
A poem with meaning
Would you send this poem to me Footprints in the Sand.
Footprints in the Sand is one of my favorite quotes. When the trials and difficulties get overwhelming that is when Jesus carries you on His shoulders.
I broke up with my girlfriend 2/4/17 and my best friend showed me this poem and I will never forget it.
"It was then that I carried you"
This verse makes me feel humble yet provides me with a weird strength in my believe (which occasionally waver)
We live in a very cynical world full of selfish, greedy & hurtful people (not all thank god)
I'm sad yet happy in my refection of this poem.
truly in my opinion best poem ever written
This poem is awe inspiring..l would love to give to someone who is highly dpiritual.
This is the poem that give me inspiration, I love this poem so much that I want the world to read and understand it. I wrote a poem a few years back and this poem inspired me to send it to be put n a book for others to have the chance to read my heart.
Fabulous poem
I would like to know who is the original writer of this passage and when was it written.
Thanks
Duma-Sandile Mboni
I miss my true love..February 11 2017 will be his one year..
I love this poem me a long way has brought me a long way and has encouraged me in my life
So touching. So beautiful.
I love this so much i have asked this one to be read at my mom wake. I used this one in early recovery. To help me understand that my lord was with me at my lowest times. That i was the one who turned from him not the other way around.
On the by-way around Carthage, TX, a memorial is being completed with a bronze
figure of Jesus, 14.5 feet tall, holding a figure, trailed by a model of sand and footprints.
Dedicated with 30 benches and circle surrounded by four-foot brick wall, it creates a
special space complete with echoes. 2016
I Love Jesus our Christ but myself no because I in my flesh I see sin and I hate it! Woe is me! He that is faithful unto the end the same shall be SAVED! Thanks be to God in the highest and Peace to his people on earth for JESUS IS THE VERY CHRIST that is going to rescue you from your own self son . DADDY!!!
I just love" Footprints in the sand" .My brother Billy recited it to me years ago when I was going through a rough time. It didn't sink into my mind then but over the years it did. Billy died on 14/3/15 age 55. He was the best loving caring person to his parents(deceased) ,sisters ,wife,children,grandchildren and the community he lived in. We all miss him lots. xxx
I had this poem in a large frame and kept it with me during my college years during the 70s when I lived Boston. MA.,and was always inspired by the words. Is the poem available in Spanish
I have been blessed all my life by this poem when prayers seemingly were not answered or not answered as I wanted them answered. It brings tears every time I read it. Jesus always carried me, even when I backslid and abandoned my Savior for the pleasures of the world. Lost in ignorance and depression, I came across this in my papers and there again two sets of footprints in the sand as I walk with my precious Lord.
My daughter passed away 6 years ago and on her mirror was written in lipstick a partial quote of Footprints poem and I never understood the meaning till now my heart is saddened but a little more at peace. Miss you Jazz 1/17/91-3/11/10.
I read this poem already when i was 12 years old but now i'm 18 years old and i read it for the second time, I realized so much how lovely is God cause during my pains and problems he always their for me to comfort me, even i'm so bad doing a lot of worse thing, but still God will find ways in order for me to go back to Him.
This poem has brought me through some pretty dark times in my life and I am trying to add it into my autobiography I am writing, but the publishing company won't let me unless I get permission. However where do I go for that? So many people claim to have written it and it's everywhere. I will be sad if I have to take it out. It brings such comfort to people. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance. Blessings!
need a copy for funeral service..thank you
funeral service
I would love a print of this poem for my boyfriend please.
I would love for you to send me a cope of this pome of two set of foot parits
My name is Rosa Lansard
I have attended many funerals where that poem has been said and It never fails to move me.
I will try I.
going to the for a swim. I turned on to 103.5 alive in Pottstown pa.i heard for the first time this song..i had tears flow and while swimming I heard myself singing whatever I remembered over and over and over again..i put this poem on my face book..might it help the needy like all of us to love the lord and count his blessings.
huhu...I fell hurt about my self keeping
FOOTPRINT means you dreamed your dream and you cover it because you didn't like to share your dream or secret..........
we need a footprint for witness
Please send me a copy of Foot prints in the sand . this is my favorite verse or poem. This is a great site
Please send me a print
This is beautiful
That is my favorite poem. Thank you
Thank you xxx
This beautiful verse was given to me when i had my son.
The same verse comes again now as i start a new journey in life.
It is a reminder always to keep Faith in your life.
Faith is the window to love and all good in our lives.
My father passed away 1 month ago tomorrow of a massive heart attack.y family and I are devastated. This has been the saddest time in my entire life. I have read this verse before, a long time ago, and I thought that it was sad and touching @ the same time. However, iread it this morning and it really hit home. I cried and cried. But it does give me faith that God will never leave one of his children alone...and I am comforted bcs I know that he is carrying my family and me through this sad time.
One of the best poems with great meaning.
My,favorite poem, would like a copy.
I love this I tear up every time I read it. It is my life. Thank you God.
I love this.
Yes, I would like a print of "Footsteps" please
Every time I read this poem.its so beautiful I get tears in my eyes
I love this poem and what the words and meaning are to me
All I need is GOD
Lesly-Ann
I am scared, once I read this, I am not scared, I love GOD, love this so much
GOD
A very nice and meaningful poem or history,for hows god carry to us in times of difficult way....i love this so much ,thanks god for everything.
This is perhaps my favorite poem especially in times vof anxiety, strife. Hope you are blessed by it as I have been blessed. Tony Foley
This is my favorite verse. I've always bed in during my adult life.Most people have lived it or at least they think they have experienced it. Well,I actually have lived it because when I was a very young child for 8yrs. Of my very young life I lived through what night mares are made of &gif it hadn't been for the Lord caring me I wouldn't be here today
I wanted to revisit this poem because I keep seeing this vision. God reassure us that He will never leave or forsake us. I Love God
All I can say is thank you my GOD
My student reminded me of God's love and how he's hears and see everything.she said Foot Print .A child shall lead the way.
I love this poem it brings me closer to god
Possibly the best words ever written to reinforce the rule of,
Don't underestimate your faith! !! Don't even question it.
Recently my life has been chaos. We lost our apartment. I lost my job. Right now I am leaving in my sisters basement with my five kids. I am so frustrated that I cant find a place to live with them. Thank God I found a night job which I can spend the day with them. My kids are my life and I want to give them the best I can they only have me. Lately I been crying alot and feel this loneliness within me and my kids have seen it. They will come and hug me and kiss me and tell me everything will be ok. I came across this poem and it brought tears to my eyes. For now I understand that I am not walking alone this path myself. There is someone with a greater power that is carrying me in his arms.
The moment I read this, my life changed forever.
Beautiful I know understand
So encouraging
This is one of my favorite poems and I never get tired of reading it. It tells us of our assurance that no matter what happens in life, God will never leave us.He is always with us, to care for us.
This is one my favorite poems to interpret for the deaf. I have many copies of it on various things to remind me of God's promise to never leave us or forsake us.
Lovely poem, but how does the knowledge that I am being carried by God help me now?
There is something special about this poem. God always speaks to my heart through it.
I love this
I love this poem but I had not really put much thought into it here lately...but when my brother passed away in a tragic accident while he was walking ... his ring that he had on had the engraving ....be brave, it was then that i carried you... Thank Lord for carrying my brother home.
I love this poem it's my favorite I read it every day I got a necklace for my birthday that says it was then that I carried you
When I started to lose hope but some old friend of mine read this to me now I know I'm not alone. Thank you Lord for carrying me out all these time
I love you Lord. I thank you for my many blessings. Please for give me for my wrongs.Guide me into the path you desire for my life. I am weak without you.Through your guidance will I succeed..Amen
That is my favorite poem. It has such deep meaning to me
Amen
Thank you Jesus for saving my soul (AMEN)
When I read this poem it give me the courage to know that GOD always there with and for me
God / Christ is always with you .even when you forget him .x
Great to look back on or remember . When your low in spirit or even high . X
I have family member going through a christ And I have Parkinson's The words would give me strength as well
Beautiful
I first came across this poem in 1997, the year when my mother died. She had received it as a card from her students and it wowed me reading it.
Over the years, I have acknowledged that no matter what goes on in my life, God knows it and will definitely pull me thru it because He is continually with me.
Awesome verse, I must say
Loved this poem the first time I read it, but it took on new meaning when I started a 10 year jouney with cancer in 2010. I surve three times with Jesus by my side
This is by far my favorite religious poem, and how true. God never leaves us. Sometimes we choose to leave Him but He is always there to welcome us back with loving arms. We are all so blessed to have a God so loving and kind, a God who carries us through the burdens of our life. Praise Jesus!!
a very moving experience.Recharging. Inspiring.
The god is always with us but sometimes we are blind and we can't see the truth god bless us all.
I read this quote some years ago now when i walk in the sand i feel like i am walking with god even when i am alone in life god is always by my side giving me hope and love. :)
As i look back on my walk with christ my saviour i see only one set of footprints. Even when it doesnt feel like it i am a!ways In Him. And it is no longer i who !ives but Christ lives His life through me. Even wben i get it all wrong. Just another perspective on very special poem
The last verse always brings tears to my eyes. Is so beautiful and inspirational xx
I woke up few days ago (Sat July 16th,2016) from a dream. I saw someone sat at the beach right on the sand and next to him were a set of footprints. And he said to me" when you only see one set of those footprints.its mean God carried you."Then I woke up.Later in the evening when I'm at work, something told me to walk outside, I did then I saw this poem on a wooden planks .
Amen!
Undoubtedly by far my favourite poem. It inspires me through times of sadness and despair. The Lord loves us all and walkes besides us at all times.
This poem, touched me, so very much, I heard someone on television read it, I googled it, hence, my response!
As a child, I now remember my Gran, a devote Catholic, reading it to me, brought back, so so many happy memories, of the happiest, childhood, anyone could wish for.
The above, I write, is about my Gran, Emily Donovan, a truly wonderful , loving and inspirational lady, who was my MUM!, for ten years of my life, until she passed away. (12/13/1969) When I was ten years old. The saddest, time, of my life
REST IN PEACE GRANNY DON
XXXXXXXXXXX
JUJU
I love this reading so much. It is one of my favourites. It always makes me feel something. God bless everyone around the world.
This Poem is telling us that God is within us to does who are born again and does who are believers that in times of trials and when things seem impossible he will always make a way.also we should trust in him in all circumstances and walk with him daily in reading is words and praying.
I read this prom as a child and liked it alot but never really got
it. As a 36 year old man going through the hardest times I've experienced, it now makes complete sense. Thanks to the writer of this, thanks to our creator and Lord. Enjoy and know this is true if you let it be. Wow x
People seem to call this a poem, but clearly it's a meditation, not a poem. It seems during my lifetime to have turned from being a meditation to being billed as a poem. Can we reverse the trend!
It really inspired me I know he will carry me throu my. Trials. And testings when no one stood by me after Mom past on he was there and I'm still mising her so much she was my Every thing in life. When does it heals when do I get Closure but I know she is with God.it make me Cry
I used this amazing poem in my school work.
I usually feel alone.. and this poem makes me feel better..
My oldest sister is not a Christian and this poem is what impresses her the most about GOD, That HE will never forsake us when we take the decision to follow HIM.
You don't need faith to believe, it comes from the heart.
This poem explained to me that God will not desert me regardless of my faith or lack of.
I'm going to read this at my beautiful mums funeral
she loved this poem
It'is always been my ever most favorite poem. Personal meaning...
I'm at work sitting here reading this poem Footprints in the sand an crying just crying that my God Loves me so much
I have always loved this quote it means a lot to me.
Totally and utterly blessed by this poem. It gives me such hope for my life and what is left of it. xxx
I love this poem. I have read this in church. Thank you for sharing this.
Very Inspirational!
I live my life by this god is good
this is so spiritual. I love it very much!
I like this poem sooooo much!
Amen
Sometimes you do not have the words to express why a certain poem means so much to you. You are in the process of being "carried". Your faith in God is still there and this poem somehow helps to keep it there.
This poem is a very accurate portrayal of my life.When I was 18 I left home to go to London to start a career in nursing.Everything just went wrong and I ended up losing my job and started looking for unsatistying experiences like adult entertainment. I have always been independent but I ended up getting very lonely.My friend Paul who I met in a cafe in the hospital told me all about how Jesus was standing at the door of my life , was knocking and wanted to come in like it is written in Revelation.Well I prayed for Jesus to enter my life and things really slowly started to go forward.I went home.I Started to go to a baptist church and got baptised.I got a job in a.local car dealership.I went on to take over the family business.I married a Christian woman .We had two beautiful children.Its thirty years on now and despite ups and downs I am still walking with God.Yes there are times when I doubt my own faith and want to just give up but I always come back to God.I have seen so many prayers answered and had needs met even after I doubted and thought things were just going to get worse.There is a God.He will carry you if you ask him into your life .Its a walk of a lifetime.
Thank you
I live in Sweden and got hold of this poem as a young teenager. I found it in the Church my family sometimes visited. My dad was an abusive, sad and scary person. I was very afraid of him. When I read Footprints in the Sand I cried and felt loved. It was a great encouragement. Today both me and my dad are Christians.
I love this poem! Thanks for posting it. Thank you for sharing it
Thanks
This is inspirational.
Tormented by words that are lies ,searched for years for release ,cried last night ,slept ,they've returned ,in love with someone carnt see .hope is all that is left.answer where in self can't find to stupid thick not smart like every one else
I was first givEn this poem from someone at a church I just visited many years ago,when my xhusband left me with 2 small children.It was so beautiful I just cried.I was just newly saved at the time.I thank God for his inspiration in your poetry that has touched so many hearts.
I love this poem as did my daughter ,sadly she died at the age of 28
My life is through his love, a great change is in me,i believe will happen because of this love ever lasting. I am in the hands of God
You always want to keep God in the equation of your life he always helps even when you seem alone your never alone God will never leave you or forsake you even when man comes up a bit short the Lord always helps those who call upon him.
Thank you! My favorite part right now I need is Jesus carrying me.
Dear lord I know your with me at this testing time I beg your mercy and end this trial of never ending pain I hope that love is not far away it seems the pain is wherever I look .job
this poet was as my exact dream. but one of the footprint is for my girlfriend and for her friends and I backwards the footprint.
it is my favorite poem in my life
i was blesses by this gem and i thought you would like my comment
It liftedl me,to appreciate life. With my Lord in it.it's a beautiful way to start ur day and end ur day. Thank you God...
This does mention the Lord but if it is a Christian poem could you please give me the book, chapter and verse in the bible that it refers to?
Profound
Amen
A poem that has always been a great comfort to me in times of trouble and despair.
This was me 2 years ago when my mom died. Love thos love story from God
The 1 set of prints during my most trouble some times r just me Under standing the truth. The eye I in the sky looking down crying 4 my pain and suffering
Pathetic as a poem--no literary quality. Just religious claptrap...
Having a rough night missing my husband and I thought about a conversation with my counselor and she told me to read this poem and my pain would get easier. I know the Lord is and always has been with me.
I'm sitting here with my boyfriend talking about everything in life.And all of a sudden this poem pop up in my head .. "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND." Actually I was just trying to give him an example of how GREAT God is.So I came online just to search for the "Footprints in the sand" so I could read it to him the last part of this poem when he answer;
"My child, I love you and I would never abandoned you.During your sufferings and trials,I was there besides you.If you see there is only one foot prints in the sand.It was then that I carried you"
I've read this poem a long time ago when I was a little child.There is a reason why this poem flash back in my head at this moment.It's like a message to me and thee answer for all the questions that I have in my heart for a very long time.
LORD,why did you take my family away from me?
That's was the only questions that I always ask him every single day.Same old question and the same old answer and here is the answer .. I found it right here in this beautiful poem "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND"
God Bless us all folks
Made me cry
Just read to my daughter for first time,she's eight. She loved it just like I have since I first read it.
I have loved this poem since childhood
.it's amazing what God has done for us and still does for us his children. All we have to do is open our hearts and let him in
Our God is a great God nd full of wisdom. He attend to us even before we call on him. Praise to his name.
Gd carries us because He loves us.He knows that we are suffering and we are not able to walk on our own.We cannot understand or make sense of suffering because we do not know what God knows. God loves you so much, look at the cross, and know that someday you can live in PARADISE with God forever.God is always with you.open your heart to Him.I am sorry you are troubled.
I am constantly in search of answers. I think maybe too much. Here's my problem. Being told God was right there carrying me while my world was collapsing doesn't make sense. Being told that the worst times in your life were actually God doing you a favor doesn't make sense, unless these bad times are considered a good thing. To me they weren't. I still feel like I was abandoned and forsaken during the bad times despite the poem.
Maybe i'm just not capable of understanding.
Praise the Lord
Jesus is great
This poem is a word of truth
The Lord has given me some comfort in everything I am not able to do.
THANK YOU LORD
I love this poem.
As an anti-theist of course I am opposed to organized religion. This poem is an exception however. The sentiment contained within it does not have to be interpreted strictly biblically. Rather, it so beautifully reminds us all that even in our darkest times when we feel totally alone, there is something or someone helping us through it, we are just unable to see it.
I am so blessed and encouraged thank you very much I now know during my trials and tribulations my Lord carry me and care for me.Amen
it's okay to dislike but not to hate ,hate is a strong word
Thank you for your love God.
I have just had a kidney transplant a gift from an unknown donor. This poem makes me think Lord carried at the most troubled times .
The story of footprint always touch my heart on how to live a generous nd simple life in this world.
This poem is very beauty full i love this poem
Beautiful
That poem is WWWWWOOOOOWWWWW
I've always found this to be a great comfort in times off difficulty. I've just massaged it to a friend whose child has just had a lung transplant due to cf and she's so grateful. Thank you for this gift.
I read this many years ago and it resonated with me. I really needed this right now. Jesus forgive me for my sins and build me up stronger each time i get knocked down. Thank you and Amen.
I needed this!
God Bless you Ms.Mary Steveson for sharing us this marvelous poem... love you..
this is a beautiful poem it explained everything I went through
This brings tears to my eyes
I thank God to help my brother live this poem maked me tear up "thank you God for saving my brother"
It did touch my heart b/c of what happened to my brother
i really like this poem bec.i can relate the words every stanza
i like very much the story footprint
The first time I saw this poem I was 6. I had just lost my grandmother and they put this in with her Obituary. I am now 15 going on 16 in June, and this poem still makes me tear up. It is a beautiful poem and I hope that it touches many hearts like it has touched mine.
I haven't had the best life at 13 I was diagnosed with kidney failure and hypertension I still played sports through high school but before every football game I would pray and ask God that I not be hurt to the point where I couldn't live because one hit to my back could have done that and this poem lets me know that through every game I was carried by the lord because I never was hit in the back hard enough to hurt me and I read this poem a lot now because it makes me think that if I didn't have the lord I wouldn't be here today
I like the poem,this my favorite poem
I used to work for the Detroit News delivery trucks back in 1982. I read the poem, Foot Prints in the Sand and at the time I was beginning to use Crack Cocaine, the poem touched me so that I never forgot about it 17 years later when I got off the Drugs I went back to the poem as it became my actual story. When I was going thru my addiction and suffered harder time than normal I KNOW it was then my father carried me.
Thank you for allowing me to read this beautiful poem. It is so up lifting.
I'M fifty five years old and this poem gives me courage ,there were times when I feel that am all alone ,when trials and tribulations hit me I thought there wasn't a help for me ,but this poem take me through it all knowing that my saviour was with me and carry me through them all praise be to god.
This is my most loved poem. It really shows the love the Lord has for us. It is very inspirational and uplifting for me.
its uplifting
i really like this poem i have faith in Jesus
I first saw this pray when I was a teenager, and over my life's journey it has helped me, through loss of loved ones, loss of a child, a breakdown of a marriage, and the battle of health... But today at 53 I made it and I know it's because the Lord has been caring me... God bless.
i know JESUS is always there in his side
I know JESUS has carried me many times or i wouldn't be here . I have Faith ....
This my favorite poem by far
God is there for all to receive. He is thee. Neatest of all for me and you threw. Him it is.
Its always there that when any thing goes wrong with us ...we loose faith from god but ...this poem...really beautiful...me seems to be blessed when i read this...loving it...💕☺☺
My mom died a couple months ago she was my hero.
Now my.dad is.dying.I know.without a doubt. GOD IS.CARRYING ME
A family member that I was very close to recently died. This was such a shock as nothing like that has ever really happened to me before. This story is the one thing that has got me through this tough time
JESUS IM GOING TO READ THIS AN HAVE FAITH THAT YOU WILL CARRY ME THUR MY STRUGGLES WITH MY HEALTH ISSUES AN I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MY LORD JESUS CHRIST AMEN
I read this poem when I was 18 now 30 years later I have revisited it. It always brings comfort through challenging times. It helps to explain how life goes on even when there seems to be no hope. I hope it continues to being strength and hope to all. God has given me the strength to keep on going through bereavement, divorce and the aftermath
That is so lovely
Best poems every
I went to prison at the age of 44 years old,I was blessed to be friends with one of my best friends mothers,as I spoke with her on the telephone she new I was hurting without my children,she also new me well enough to know that I needed something-she shared that poem with me,it was very profound-we all reach low points in our lives.although i dont consider myself to religous at all it touched me deeply,ive never been able to read it without rain coming down my cheeks,I've tried to read it 3 or 4 times in a row and the same thing happens every time.thank you Patty,it will always be with me and I love you too!
Beautiful words, that always bring tears to my eyes and wisdom to my heart. Praise the Lord Amen
It was when my mother had died that my husband gave that
poem. It meant so much to me now that my husband is in
heaven with my mother and they are together.
love Nancy hope somebody else benefit from this too..xxoo
wonderful poem ..I love it
Amen brother.
I'm a 46 years old ive had several things happen in my life at the age of 30 I had 3 csections a hysterectomy a gallbladder remevale and several other surgerys well recently I had surgery on my right leg I had two total knee replacements awhich rejected the hardware now its fused so it don't bend but when I feel like no one loves me everytime I read this passage I always feel better because I have god and he loves me
God has left this world a long time ago. Or He is very cruel...not sure
First time I heard this poem, I instantly loved it. I actually cried the first time I heard it. After a while, I thought of this poem as a story. You know putting in myself as the man and the hardships I have had to go through. When I look back at this poem, it really shows how strong and willing God is to help and keep his children safe. This is a reason Footprints in the Sand is one of my favorite poems.
This poem reminds me to not tell God how big my problems are but tell my problems how big my god is
Best poem ever
We loved this poem so much that we made a bookmark of our father's obituary on one side and this poem on the other side. It was a reminder of how our dad was always there for us, just the same way that our Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ, is always there for us! He loves us all and doesn't want us to go through this life alone. He does truly exist and will be there to carry us when we need Him!
Favorite poem
Beautiful. I like to send my blessings and regards to Cecilia, Do not fear, for HE is with you & your family, your daughter. Do pray and commit her into the Lord's hands. His love never fails and His mercy is forever. He loves you and your daughter. Praise Him, Amen!
Love it
This poem honestly explains my life so much. I am a burn survivor of 12 years, burned at the age of 4 on 43% of my body. WIth this came years of bullying and so much more at school and life, plus many other medical problems came up due to this. I am at my 35th surgery, a bunch of hospitalizations, hundreds of days in the hospital, and just a rough life. And every time I have a rough time, I read this. And think of the time I was in a coma and God summoned me to Heaven and let me see him, walk with him, talk with him, and sent me back because he knew I had more to do. I want to be a minister and a motivational speaker because of all this, and this poem definitely will help me in many of my speeches and talks.
my wife has a brain tumor and has asked for this to read out at her funeral to remember all the pleasant times we have spent together particularly at the seaside
Beautiful
I have lived a good life so i though until the power of the Lord presented it self to me. Thank you Jesus for letting me continue to live and see what a good life can be. By reading this poem it has shown me how to trust and obey his holy word every time I read this tears of joy comes from my soul. Thank you God for your son Jesus.
Every time I have a problem I always thnk of this poem and it gives me comfort.
God bless you, Mrs.Aguilar!...Yours is one of the most beautiful comments of all time!
May God always shine His Light on You, Family, Friends!
Happy New Year!
Yours truly,
Jim
I love this poem I've been ill since 1972 and if my Lord,my God wouldn't be there for me each and everyday especially when it gets real rough, I wouldn't be here today to see the lights of my life which include my father, husband,children,grand d children , brothers and sisters and I have just been blessed with a great grandchild. How much more blessed could I be. I have no gripes or complaints cause I have been truly blessed.
Thanks
I love this poem because it speaks of our gracious, loving Heavenly Father who carries us when we are going through the trials and heartaches of this life.
Just to point out that the author is Margaret Fishback Powers:she has written a book about the poem--I have met her.
All we do is only dust in the wind, or, in the terms of this poem, fragile scratches on the sand's shifting surface.
I would like to propose a slightly different interpretation of this poem, in the spirit of lively debate: perhaps the poet means to draw our attention to the transience of life itself, by which I mean to say, ALL our works are only footprints in the sand. The actions of nature cast their pall over the poem. We know the speaker walks upon the beach at the tideline, suggesting the inevitable: that the mean ocean will, so quickly, wash the prints--these frail reminders of his/her presence on the earth--away. For even those footsteps which we attribute to Jesus, the God in mortal flesh, will, it may be presumed, disappear by morning.
(ENYONAM: ) I am sorry that you do not understand this poem. And it means God you in your most troubled times and he never left you.That's why their are only one pair of foot prints in the sand. God bless. The more you read the Bible in fellowship with Christians the more it will make sense to you.
Wonderful.
I read it three year ago but i read to again and again so i search today . when i read so i am happy.
Yes totally beautiful
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I am facing a lot of problems but now I know that Lord is never leave me
BLESSED by this poem and My God seems like such a small statement!! Truth b told, there r no words "Great" enough to describe my blessings!!
AND I understand it a little I
I think this will bring people to God cause this is so nice
I don't get this but it is really fascinating I love it
This poem really reminds me when there is death there is life and when there is life there is death,,,God's greatest Blessings is the hope of eternal life we have in Jesus Christ, who promised that those who believe in him even if they die shall live,, I Love you Lord....
This peom reminds you that you are not alone when you are going through hard times or lonely nights
I was able to share this beautiful poem at a memorial service.
Where many people don't talk about God.
It went over well.
This poem is very true and dear to me , I am heart broken and this poem is really helping me get over it , I say this poem everyday and its really helping me daily
Me & my wife were in church yesterday for a service which was dedicated to baby's and young people who have passed away in Chichester uk. As we lost our little baby boy last year on the 1st of November.And saw this beautiful poem on the back of one hymn sheets and thought how beautiful and true to me this poem is it really has struck a cord with me.
God bless
LC, whoever you are, thank you for caring enough to take the time to respond to a post about a little girl whom you don't even know. I never thought I would open this page again to re-read this very painful message, much less that someone would have read it and taken time out of their day to write words of encouragement for her. I wish the world was full of caring people like you, instead of the over abundance of mean people that over populate this planet. Bless your kind soul
The words in this poem is so True ,just Trust in the Lord .
VERY UP LIFTING
This is so beautiful!
I finally reach 50 years of age & my life has been so full of abuse and negect and cruelty and im still going thru it & at times I feel so alone and feel like not wanting to live anymore from losing hope but faith in Jesus has kept me going but its so hard when manipulative,self-serving people expoit and mistreat kindhearted people such as me and take advantage of them, which is what im going thru as of right now. Im so broke I cannot leave my current situation but been praying everyday for the Lord let me see a light even in the darkest hour!
Willene
http://www.wrensworld.com/santaprayer.htm
I am looking for a poem associated with a picture of Santa Claus kneeling beside baby Jesus in the manger. It begins with "My dear precious Jesus I did not mean to take your place; I only bring toys and things and you bring love and grace. People give me a list of wishes and hope that they come true, but you hear prayers of the heart and promise your will to do." I ordered the print of the picture, but would like to have the poem to frame also. Could you help me with this?
Cecelia, I hope that your daughter starts to flourish in her new environment. Stay in touch with her teachers and school staff, and if she continues to be bullied pull her out. I don't know if homeschooling is a possibility, but there are wonderful options these days with great support systems.
My earliest memories are of church and this particular poem in our bathroom. I loved this poem and new it's words by rote. While driving home from the store last night, my daughter and I had a conversation about talking to the lord. She immediately began to cry and said that she does talk to the lord but that he doesn't hear her. I promised her that the lord hears her and I opened this passage about footsteps in the sand, and how sometimes her prayers might go unanswered but that it didn't mean he wasn't listening, only that he had a plan for her life and sometimes unanswered prayers were his way of knowing what she really needed and didn't need in life. But she is only just now turned eleven and carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. Her brother and other girls were killed in a wreck coming home from a game, none of them were driving, and yet the driver lived, she had prayed that if he would only be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, she would be blessed. He never even made it to the hospital. She is bullied at school because she is new there and an easy target because she is so soft hearted and befriends kids that others might shun. Disturbingly enough, I was just called to the principals office because their are rumors being spread around that she wants to kill herself. She swears she would never say or do anything like that, that she wants to have a long life with kids and a husband, and that the bullies started that lie, but yet I worry. She says she prays for her daddy to have a lot of money, and though she wants for nothing, we, like most people live from paycheck to paycheck. She is such a good girl that I worry this big old world will devour her when it is time for me to let her go out into it. And yet, I do not wish to harden her heart and expose her to all the cruelties in life so as to prepare her for them. So why did I comment on this page? I don't know. I saw the comment section and had to tell someone. I know I will never see this post again, and no one I know will ever see it. But I'm sending it out into this big universe, like throwing a bottle with a letter out into the ocean, never expecting to see it again, nor be seen
For the love of God has guided me towards the beauty that is discovered in his poetry, written through people, as spoken through the Holy Ghost, and I find the poem "Footprints In The Sand," is a walk through paradise, in orchid sands, as a reminder of how powerful our almighty Jesus is....God Bless
AWESOME
I was really amaze when i first read this poem i really dont understand but now i can understand it :) thank u lord for carrying me when im in the saddest time...thank u very much
The real question is if God can carry TWO troubled people.
Thank you, Father God for giving me life and Wisdom to go on in your path. In Jesus Name Amen
Normally i don't understand stuff like this. but now i get it. thank you
I am still be carry
I can tell most of these people who commented have experienced what happened in this poem,maybe or maybe not or maybe have........(never mind)........
but yeah,this poem is more than the word awesome,great,good,etc
My favourite
This beautiful poem, which was first shared with me by a Hindu friend (I am a Christian) sums up much of what we should be sharing today with all those in Paris who must feel they are neglected.
God bless you all and may he bring peace to your hearts.
I read it often , to remind myself that when u feel like hope is gone and ur all alone it is then that the presence of my God runneth my cup over...
thank you my lord for carrying me
This poem always revies my spirit
I'm 11 I've been a Christian since 2010 I was 6 and this a beautiful poem and the ending tears me up and I think it's truly wonderful what God does for us and I know I'm young but I he will be with me forever!
Using this for school is great m8 it's 10/10 IGN.
So Truthful and Beautiful Poem ^_^
The most truthful poem I've ever read.
The thought is really indeed for all the people who sometimes realized confusion and beliefs in life.
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I love this poem I have a poster hanging in my room. Dont you think its funny how every atheist feels the need to express the fact that they are an atheist
I am an atheist but this poem is beautiful. I.believe that god is a metaphor for friends and family who help you through tough times, indicating you are never alone.
I loved the twist at the end where God said "It was then that I carried you." It's also so true sometimes people don't realize that God has been with you the whole time, even when things got rough.
This is my favorite poem because as a believer you know the Lord will never leave you.
This poem is so amazing . . . I'm literally crying right now. My grandfather died, two years ago in a couple weeks, and I was looking through my old papers and found a paper in my Bible that said, "Footprints in the Sand". I decided to do a Google search and found this. I have been feeling quite alone the past few weeks and even about two years ago when my grandfather first died. I think God for people still posting things like this, showing everyone that they're not alone. Thank you.
nice poem
I'm an atheist, so I dont believe there is a god.
Nevertheless, the poem expresses a beautiful sentiment. It could equally be expressed in a poem about parent and child.
i love this poem. thank you for writing it. it has helped me in my life
I think this poem shows us how important it is to have faith in God , and not to feel week but to feel strong because God is with us and he won't let us fall
This poem is an example of how important faith can be.
This poem is just another confirmation that we're never alone. God never leaves us, nor does he ever forsake us.
Very good reminder of why faith is important
There always appears to be a gap in one's life - the Lord Jesus fills that gap enabling us to remain totally happy.
God Bless
God The Creator
God created the Universe which included Heaven and Hell,
and in his likeness he created man, and gave him the Earth to dwell.
All God asked from his creation, that they prosper and live in peace,
Worship him on given days with a prayer, before they went to sleep.
This simple task was way too much for Man, who had come to learn of greed,
who soon forgot about the God, who had given him all he would need.
But God was forgiving and sent a prophet, Jesus was his name,
to lead the corrupted back to God, and for them he would take the blame.
But Man had grown accustomed, to living a life without a God,
and before Jesus had the chance, Man nailed him to a cross.
As you can imagine God was outraged and turned his back on Man,
If this was the way Man wanted to play, then God could play this game.
Many years passed as we all know them, and man grew more corrupt,
and still God turned his back on man, no more would he interrupt.
Let man make his own mistakes, God would interfere no more,
for the day will arrive when man will decide, for their God they would implore.
Now man had abused all he was given, and the Earth could yield no more,
man had taken all he could and still he chose to ignore.
Then finally when there was nothing left and mankind faced the abyss,
he fell to his knees and begged to God, and asked him to forgive.
Always forgiving this mighty Being, God decided one more chance.
to save mankind from destroying themselves,
he would turn once more and glance.
Anonymous.
God Bless You ALL xx
A very beautiful poem and very touching. Unfortunately I think I must be the black sheep. With my hand on my heart I admit that I do not feel as close to this GOD as I would dearly love to. At this stage in my life I have achieved nothing, and it has been an uphill struggle all the way. I think I must have done something bad in my previous life. God Bless You ALL xx
Best thing I ever read
This so beautiful. Touches ur heart especially during hard times. May God bless the author for bringing so much happiness.
during your trials and suffering its the correct version of this thanks to Greed which is one of the seven deadly sins!
Lame
Awesome....deep word.
Last may in 2014 i lost my leg and i read this when i am down an feel alone as i go through my therapy it helps me to feel stronger knowing i am not alone that the lord is with me, they say after the wreck i should not be here but the lord spared me. And i have to thank him every day for saving me on that day ,dr.s say it was a miracle. I had alot of prayers on my side also, and he has given me so much to be thankful for.
What a beautiful poem. It is so great to think that our God so awesome and sinless loves us even though we sin against him, betray him, deny him and doubt him. He loves us more than we can ever imagine and we don't deserve it but He loves us so much He gave his son to DIE for everyone of our sins! Wow what a powerful and uplifting thought! God is love!
I LOVE THIS POEM
Reminds me of shriek is love
I read this poem over and over what a wonderful savior
We have to carry us when we can't carry our selves nor
Our burden thank you Jesus .
It is clearly sad to remember how someone tried to forge the work of Mary Stevenson, who wrote such a beautiful poem at the time, I am glad she took back her name, and her art work, and would like to remind others that although people claim to follow religion, there are many frauds, who get what they deserve in the end, when it hits them hardest. Thank you to the Lord for the constant justice that is served, and for never losing sight of the truth, for you are the truth, and the light at the end of the tunnel, in the most darkest moments of my life, I follow your Footprints, always, and Forever................Love, Lily
I'm an atheist... this still moves me.
This has several meanings but right now I wanted to read it and let my teen daughter too to read as being in secondary school has proven quite challenging and is changing too quickly......
Beautiful poem
Beautiful word
this is a very special poem to me my mother gave it to me when
i was much younger and loseing my way
Every time I read this it reminds me of my Dad...RIP
So beutiful!
this is magically the truth put here, down here for WE HIS people to follow, WE all have CHRIST in US, but some don't realize this because the enemy is still in them, YOU ARE ALL AWESOMERIFIC
i stand by this its amazeing
wow that is mindblowing
Read this poem many yrs ago and still love to read it
i heard this for the 1st time in 1999 sadly at my fathers funeral now i love it xxxx
This poem really inspire me especially when im down and i didn't know what to do anymore
It always reminds me that whatever is going to happen never say I give up cause we are not the one who is carrying the burden, Father God is always their to help us.
koolandrose
I love this poem when I lonely and and think no one cares
I read this poem to remind me how much God loves me
Thank you for this Poe,
Thank yo Steven Whitehouse
Yes, And I shared it on my facebook notes. So my friends & family members can read it. I hope you don't me if I did it.
Just giving this poem that has helped me so much, to a young colleague who has just suffered a heart attack and cardiac arrest. This has caused her to lose her unborn baby.
I pray it will console her
#glugodlovesus
It really touched my heart and soul
This may most inspiring poam
from now i lift my life and it sorrows to GOD
He promised that he will never leave us alone. Amen.
I just love this poem.
This dream I look down and see my flesh making an Imprint
But when I decided to fall and look back the imprint was NEVER mine
Actually, Isaiah 46:3-4 tells us the Lord carries us from before our birth through to our old age.
I believe this poem is by Margaret Fishback Powers!!!
This gives me strength in the times I struggle at school
years ago I found the footprints in the sand poem I didn.t know if this is the same one but when times are hard I all think of the the footstep in the sand . and it help my through it .
God does so many miricals, God can help each and every one of us you just have to believe and never loose faith in God because even through the toughest times in your life God will be with you, maybe sometimes it doesn't seem like it but he is, you just have to pray and believe. I myself did many bad things in my life and I didn't read the bible much I just didn't really care, then one day I went to this prayer and I listened to pastors preaching about repentance and I repented and I got baptized by the Holy Spirit, God is amazing never loose hope ❤️ This is an amazing poem
The very first time I read this I was moved, now every time I go through something tough in life I go back and I reread it, and it provides me with so much comfort knowing that God is there with me helping me.
WOW
I have always had trouble believing in god but this truly made me get it. What an amazing and powerful god
It was a bitter period when I felt so alone raising two young daughters, i felt rejected by my family I thought would be around but then the first ones to abandon me. I didnt blame God for the many mistakes I"ve committed that made my life miserable. Throughout the years I hold on to my constant faith that God has been watching over me and I only realized it is true when I saw my daughters receiving their college diploma on stage. It's true God has been walking with me until now...
I love this poem. God loves us so much and he will never leave or forsake us.
It's so true that God almighty never leaves us no matter how hard our life's bring on us Amen
I was wondered when I saw the story of put print in the sand. I thank and I hope that god will always guide me the way I am
Of course the learned Dr.Wayne Rowe is absolutely correct !
In answer to Betty J Toomer this poem can be found in the book of Deuteronomy 1:29-31
This is my favorite poem when ever I hear I get so happy I start to cry!
Hi Betty J Toomer
Think PSALM 18 ,PSALM 23 & PSALM 139 very appropriate
GBU Bro Chris
could you gie me a Bible verse for the footprints in the sand
Best poem I have ever read. When I am in despair this is my comfort. I had a family member who was going through depression, problems after problems, I sent it to him and told him to read it every day and it really helped him. Praise God he is always there for us even in the darkest times.
Just love this poem very heart touching x
Most beautiful poem. I feel he has carried me through so much this year
i love this poem . it is so beautiful
Beautiful
A reminder from the Lord "how much he loves us"
Very good
Much Cri
THIS PRAYER HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME A LOT OF COMFORT, BUT NOW THAT MY HUSBAND IS ILL, IT GIVES ME GREAT PEACE
I believe God is always there for me even when I am tested I realise God will always there a very present help in trouble. Be still for I am with thee.
It's do beautiful. It's like true love it never gets old . The last is always like the 1st time I layed eyes on it. I still cry tears kf Joy! !!!!!!
This poem helps me through difficult times
I heard this poem From my church preacher, I've been touch so why i had tears. God always there beside us every time.
Lovley
The best poem I've ever read!!!!!!! Den
I love this poem especially that my brothers died this helped me through a lot
Always brings tears to my eyes when I read this beautiful peom, it really shows how without Jesus Christ we would be broken and lost.
May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all those who believe.
Amen
God is in us and all of us
we like the poems of footprints in the sand
God, spoke to me with this poem
I was going through a really hard time in my life and I red this, I changed after I found gods love and I am much better than I was before. This poem is amazing
I love this verse every time i hear it it makes me giggle and feel joyful thank you lord
Dear Susan Vogt,
my Grand father wrote this poem. He is from Canada (ontario)
I received a poem in the 1970s entitled "Hand in Hand." Its verses are almost identical to "Footprints." Who first copyrighted either of these titles?
awesome my number one favorite for a zillion years tony rodrigues
I REALLY LOVE THIS STORY...GOD IS ALWAYS THERE FOR US..
Love this poem. Brings me peace
I need to know which scriptures I can relate to with this message
thank you for this poem. It has gotten me through some real tough times.
For some reason this poem is so memorable and crosses my mind every once in a while for many decades. To me the thought is so poignant that it brings a tear to my eye every time I read it.
Awesome,believe in God at all times,God never fail us but we fails him everyday with our doings,thanks mrs stevenson,I am inspired.
This poem reminds me that once you committed to the Lord he will never leave you to battle your situation all by yourself. He is a God who lives up to his promises, so continue to write those motivational poems, looking forward to read them
It's true, it can often seem that you are totally alone during life's toughest times. I've been blessed by this poem so many times throughout my adult life. It reiterates what Jesus says in His Word ... I will never leave you or forsake you. What a wonderful loving heavenly Father we have, what a God of compassion and understanding.
Honestly i don't really go to church iv been a couple of times,as i read this poem i start to choke up an my eyes filled with tears very moving poem
Great poem
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and here is a poem by ted berrigan:
Before I began life this time
I took a crash course in Counter-Intelligence
Once here I signed in, see name below, and added
Some words remembered from an earlier time,
"The intention of the organism is to survive."
My earliest, & happiest, memories pre-date WWII,
They involve a glass slipper & a helpless blue rose
In a slender blue single-rose vase: Mine
Was a story without a plot. The days of my years
Folded into one another, an easy fit, in which
I made money & spent it, learned to dance & forgot, gave
Blood, regained my poise, & verbalized myself a place
In Society. 101 St. Mark's Place, apt. 12A, NYC 10009
New York. Friends appeared & disappeared, or wigged out,
Or stayed; inspiring strangers sadly died; everyone
I ever knew aged tremendously, except me. I remained
Somewhere between 2 and 9 years old. But frequent
Reification of my own experiences delivered to me
Several new vocabularies, I loved that almost most of all.
I once had the honor of meeting Beckett & I dug him.
The pills kept me going, until now. Love, & work,
Were my great happinesses, that other people die the source
Of my great, terrible, & inarticulate one grief. In my time
I grew tall & huge of frame, obviously possessed
Of a disconnected head, I had a perfect heart. The end
Came quickly & completely without pain, one quiet night as I
Was sitting, writing, next to you in bed, words chosen randomly
From a tired brain, it, like them, suitable, & fitting.
Let none regret my end who called me friend.
i do not like music. however, i do agree that it is VERY important to be ready for natural disasters. Mother Earth in all Her wisdom may rise up against huminkind at any moment. PLEASE be sure you have ADEQUATE potable water on hand AT ALL TIMES, as well as, canned food, dramamine, gold (for trading), livestock, grain, hand powered radio, hatchet, relevant/meaningful mytho-socio-historical context, etc etc.
For those of you who like music, there is a song by the British Christian folk-singer Dougie MacLean that has a very similar theme to it.
It's called "Ready for the Storm," and you can find it on YouTube.
It's probably also on Spotify, Rhapsody, Grooveshark, etcetc.
Hope you enjoy.
I wish for everyone who comes here
the comfort, joy, peace, and assurance
that you seek.
Blessings
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Perfect assurance God is ever present with us
I'm blessed by The Father, The Almighty, The Alpha and Omega The beginning and end! God is One in everything!
Each human being must find God within them. No one can do that for them. How do you know when God is there? Your Know and only you will here.
Please help Jerry find her wait back to her kids Amen Amen Amen
Thank u Kevin
Footptints in the sand...it touch us,,,it makes our faith to Jesus
more strong....that nothing to be worried ,,becouse there"s God that always with you in your journey in this trouble world.Amen.
My mum picked out this poem for my baby who died after 17 days of life, being born extrmely prematurely! Unfortunately my mum herself passed away about 3 years ago, and i stood up infront of a packed church and read that poem out, which afterwards, i was able to let go of my grief and sorrow ! And i thought to myself when i look back at times in my life i will see only one set of footprints around that time! And i strongly believe the lord does carry us through all tough times! So i pray that anyone else that reads it gets the same comfort from it that i did!!x
I would like to dedicate this poem to a very special Friend,Brother an Mentor!
Who has recently turned his life over to the Lord !
An is dieing ! PLEASE PRAY FOR HAROLD LEE ADAMSON AN DAUGHTER MELISSA WALLAS ! Thank You! An" GOD BLESS ALL"
Britney, the third paragraph means that God has left the person while they are walking on the beach, even though He said He would not leave the person. But because God does not necessarily have feet, it is unclear whether the person is really walking alone on the beach or not. Is God a ghost? What kind of feet might He have? Sometimes I like to walk alone.
What does the third paragraph means???
Beautiful poem, I get goose bumps every time I read it. I do this poem too
As children bring their broken toys
with tears for us to mend
I took my broken toys to God
because he was my friend
But instead of leaving him
in peace to work alone
I hung around and tried to help
in ways which were my own
At last I snatched them back and cried
"How could you be so slow"
"My child" he said "What could I do"
"You never did let go"
This poem has taught me that I don't have to hang on and always try to be in the driving seat, and that he will take some of our burden away from us and that for me also makes me feel safe, knowing he is the there for us all
Bless you sweet jesus
It makes me feel safe when I think of only one set of footprints, because I know he would never leave us, just like our own fathers saying there there its Ok as he picked us up in the same way Jesus does
Its so touching and loving.
awesome.
It is so beautiful
Deeply comforting . An assurance of a never departing love.
Soo beautiful our Father in heaven ❤️❤️
I have read this poem so many times and it so so true and fulfilling with words that really emphasis you through and through..that I am now going to translate it in my local aboriginal tongue which is called Guugu Yimidhirr. The last two lines of this poem, I translated for my grand-daughters tatoo on her shoulder.
August 31, 2014 my mom passed away. This poem was read by my aunt Irene at her grave side. This poem was one of my mom's favorites. Still to this day I will always remember her reading this to me. Rest in peace mom. #cancersucks
GREATFUL DAUGHTER OF BEATRICE V. HAMMOND
GREATFUL MOTHER OF SON RICHARD B.DIROCCO JR.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE WITH ME
JONNALEE HAMMOND
I've never heard of any poem so touching.😭😇🙏. Praise The Lord. This poem is so true.
Its been Heart lifting , a Cup of cold water to the thirsty. A well Spring flowing Foundation.
My uncle wrote this poem.
It's not just a beautiful poem... it's the truth. I have seen it in my own troubled times. If you are really aware and looking and talking to God, you will see his presence. Jesus will let you know he hears you and is with you. You are not alone. I read it often and it always brings me to tears, in a good way. Happy Easter everyone.
here is another poem by WB Yeats:
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Surely some revelation is at hand;
Surely the Second Coming is at hand.
The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out
When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi
Troubles my sight: a waste of desert sand;
A shape with lion body and the head of a man,
A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,
Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it
Wind shadows of the indignant desert birds.
The darkness drops again but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?
I have always loved this poem. It makes you feel that you can definitely have faith in our LORD even during g the most trying times in our lives!
its the best
Emotional and touching poems,this is base like in my real stories in my life.Changing place state by state is hard,Hard to find a new friends, i feelt like I'm alone.But God whispered me He said"Be strong and courage, be neither be dismayed:for the Lord God,will give you courage to overcome every difficulty. i know i have only one best friend beside me all the time and that was my Lord.
I was given this poem from my mother, it was in a little frame. Over the last four years I've been and still going through the most toughest and heart renching times of my life caused by little or no fault of my own. I feel I'm alone in all this but when I read this poem it makes me wonder if im been watched over through these hard times or, is I alone because I can't see no end of it.
Giving Honor and all my faith in him. This prayer was all I've thought of during this time in my life. Iam about to have a baby, one month early and a complicated surgery and I know he's beside me and will carry me. Amen
Emotionally and Spiritually strengthening. I live everyday with him by my side.
A very nice Poem indeed. I really need the Lord to carry me at the present to
Years back when I was a kid, my mum passed away. I had a frame of this poem hanging in my room giving me courage to live on. Brings me back memories I'll never forget. Love you mum.
Now, I have a ring that say the last part inside the rim. This is one of my favorite poems of all times.
Just beautiful....thank you ..Amen
ang ganda!
This poem was taken from a book written by L E Modesitt more than 20 years ago, called the Magic of Recluse (1992). It is indeed inspired by the Bible but does not appear in the Bible in this form. Read Deuteronomy 1:31 ~ “and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place
wow,,,,,,,, God is with us....
He can carry you forward with faith in Him & He'll support you when you feel like collapsing.
Beautiful Poem
Thx Emmen
during the trials and defeat in my life I came across of this lovely poem. Every time I read it can't help to be emotional that it brings back those past moments of my life. At times when I read it I put it into prayer until I realized God did not forsake me. He truly carried me along the way. I walked along the beach with the Lord.
I love this it touches me everytime I read it
i have hanger problems and sometimes i am quite the cromugeon with my family and friends but thankfully i have people in my life who remind me to read poems like this one and i remember that the lord is with me and is carrying me and that it is just because i don't submit to the lord that i act like a cromugeon. and i do better.
I found this so moving, especially because my faith has occasionally suffered in recent days.
I am in hospital eith a beain tumour and a ne of the chapl
Ain't told me of this as my faith had suffered. This is beautifuk
There's a new theory regarding the footprihttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_NIm6hU4AA80C1.jpg:large
my sister sent me this poem to help me with my job search and am i glad she did it reminds me to put my trust in the lord
i always turn to this poem when times are trough to get me through this hard times
This is a beautiful poem. so true!
this is a good poem
gave me goose bumbs
My Wife, Anne, passed away February 16. ..She was interred yesterday....I used this poem on the funeral cards...It's a beautiful poem,a helping hand in times of sadness and loss.
Best poem ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was written for sure in 1963 by Harry Devore my great grandfather my mom was 8 years old. He wrote this one and many others alot of the others were lost over the years. My great grandfather was a good man and loved the good Lord dearly. He wanted no recognition for profit at all in writing this he only wanted the message to go out to the world which is a very strong message wonderful message.
It was written approximately in 1963 have to check with my mom to be sure she was present when it was being written when she was a little girl
Just wanted to know what year was this poem written.
Mary Stevenson never wrote this I know who did so many have claimed it but the true author will be left truly unknown as he wanted it to be he wanted no recognition or profit from it but only that the message gets out to the world.
WHAT A GREAT GOD HE ALWAYS THERE THROW VERY STORM IN MY LIFE
This is such a beautiful poem! This will help soooo much in my life, thank you whoever made this!😄🙏🙏👍
this poem is what messaged me through my grandad and it seems to be very powerful
I used this poem Footprints in the Sand at my wife's funeral, In Memory of papers. I have always loved this poem. And on our Monument, I had them to put footprints across the monument. It goes from her side to mine.
I love this poem when I feel that a can't go on I remember this poem and it makes me feel better nowin I am not. Along. Thank you!
Its a powerful prayer, it works if you Believe
if God was there the person wouldn't have had to ask where He was.
I just lost my mom and I'm feeling a little out of sorts. A girlfriend of mine just text me and reminded me how strong I am. She told me that I'm not alone and he's(the Lod) has been carrying me all the long!
I'm in deep sorrow and this helped.
I love this poem/song very comforting. Thank you for the author.
I really love this poem, I would like to get this in a frame so I can keep by me
I really love this poem this is my project in my school thanks for this web
To Carol: As well as "Footsteps", pay a visit in your/his thoughts to Saint Marie la Miserable - patron saint of the unjustly accused - and don't be put off by her name, just Google her name to read the sad story, but get reassured by her presence and warmth.
wow!!!i love this,..i love this song/poem.
sometimes i remember my past days when im a child and imagining im walking with JESUS..:)
I'm sending this poem to my partner. He's in prison! Another innocent man wrongly convicted of historic sexual abuse. I hope it comforts him whilst I'm fighting his case.
I read this poem when I don't know which way to turn I always feel I get some comfort from it
everytime I read this I get very emotional tearing it down brandy it makes you realize that he would have been with me all through my troubles I'm very glad for that is the best poem ever and read and I will cherish it till the end my dying days
Hallelujah
Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world
was buried
and rose again the 3rd day
For the forgiveness of sins (Psalm 103 12)
believe this and your saved forever (Romans 8 38-39)
Jesus Loves you (John 3 16) all by his Grace (Ephesians 2 8-9)
THE VERY BEST POEM
i'ts so nice and i learn many things
Itis so verry nice poem I read.
Love this
Soooooo true...beautiful
So very. Beautiful touching
i love this poem this is beautiful
I have been having some trouble times.I want you to know a very special person sent me this.It is so amazing Thank you Melissa I love you guys so much....Amen
I LOVE this poem it is so teaching
Being a truck driver, I brought a trailer back to the leasing company that my trucking comany least. While in the office waiting for the paperwork, I noticed "Footprints" hanging on the wall by a desk. I decided to read it. When i finished reading the poem, I felt so emotional that i had to step outside to get back my composure. I truely love this poem.
When I was a teen I was going through the most difficult time of my life. I had went to live with my dad. So one day I had woken up early in the morning and opens the back door which I never do but for some reason I did that day. I had found this poem outside it was a wooden one and it was leans up words on the fence. So I grabbed and went inside and told my dad and step mom if they had thrown it away they said no. To my belive I think our Lord was telling me that he will be there for me no matter what.
One my friend's lost his father 2 weeks ago. As he struggled with his loss and suggested he read this poem to help him get through this difficult time. Sadly, I had to Euthanize my horse on Sunday. I've had my dear, sweet Rosie for 19 years while my heart was aching I reflected back on what I told my friend about this poem. Now it helps me through my emptiness. God is great! It was as if he was preparing me for the loss of my horse.
I like this because it shows of Gods awesome love for us
I was crying by this, this made me realize that even when I go through difficult times God is going to be by my side at all times and also that God loves me with an everlasting love
My favourite poem
Dewie These are the comments that we need to hear about So et those who read this Poem feel what it can do in their lives and of others Bob
There truly is no man like the lord.
This touched my heart when i realized that no matter what happens in my life when i cant power on and cant walk no matter how heavy i get or how low i sunk the lord will be there to carry me until i can.
Amen
best piece of poetry
this poem is an inspiration motivation and a declaration .When I look back on my life I can truly say that this poem speaks to my spirit my soul because of my love and trust with God, I know from the depths of my spirit this poem originated from Ms.Mary's Stevenson soul and I just say thank you thank you for the words that bring clarity gratefulness and significance to my life with and in Christ. Greater Blessings in His Holy name.
I had a recent friend who passed away not to long ago, This was her favorite verse I seen a picture of it in her house. Every day she left for work she'd stare and read this Verse every day. God bless her soul for I know she is now in a better place by you're side.
Bullied Today was the first time my 12 year old daughter which is also a twin she has fought a and trying to over come the feeling of always being alone and abandond now she feels differently about these situations and maybe she'll get her faith and hope
It's time of needs, sadness. This poems lifts my spirit
I wanted a copy of this beautiful meaning poem, for my youth class. I found reading the comments and stories just as touching, and plan to share some of them as well.
Just love it
Oh my, I'm playing word from friends and as I was responding to this ...my friend played the word "faith"! Wow
Bob- thank you . I love that my children want to learn about Jesus and GOD. Seems they were interested when I said they were the real super heros of this world ...not Spider-Man not superman!! But GOD, Jesus and the Holy Spirit ! I sometimes feel im not worthly of their love ! But try and talk myself everyday that I am. I feel like when I feel that , it's the devil trying to stray me away from the lord
Ms. Eringobrau!I commend you for seeking out the love of Jesus and teaching them right from wrong. I am reminded that most of us chose what church and what preacher or teacher we attach ourselves to! But the Disciples of Jesus didn't have that prerogative . You see Jesus chose all of them publicly. You and I have also been chosen by Jesus, to follow Him and the path He has laid out for us! He did this so that we may bear the fruit of His teaching when we accept Him as Lord and Savior. Jesus said ask anything in my name and the Father will give it to you. He (Jesus) then gave a command (John 15-17) "Love one another".
I am teaching my son and daughter about Jesus and GOD and read my 7 year old and 6 year old this poem...and started to weep. They asked"what's wrong mommy". I told them , "I'm crying, because this poem is sooo powerful "!!! And comforting . I've done some terrible sins and my biggest fear is going to HELL and this makes me Remember how much he forgives and loves us!
Only a person with no heart or soul would not be touched or moved by some way by this poem, share if you agree :)
For Mandy all you have to do is believe that Jesus is the Son of God and This poem will lead you on to the path that He lights up for us all to follow
I am proud to call this women my great aunt!
Love this it touches my heart
I love this poem it always reminds me of the verse in Matthew 28:16-20. When Jesus says go teach all to obey His commands and I will be with you always, even to the very end of the age. Blessing to all.
I dont know who Margaret Fishback Powers is but she didnt write this poem completely. Most of it is taken directly from the 1936 poem Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson. Powers tried to claim she wrote this in 1964 but Stevenson was awaded copyright on May 3rd 1997 after her 1939 text was forensically authenticated.
Life seems to bring me so many rough experience but I have seen God in diverse ways. Please Lord may you never leave me and my family. Good to be reminded that You are even closer when the storm is more than I can bear. Thank you Jesus. I love you. Good poem! God bless you.
today i cried and felt as though satan had got me good, that he was the best at his game and he won. you see, this morning everything was finally going great. the homework was done, my youngest was at his best, not so much screaming and yelling as usual. the breakfast was done. kids off to school in time. but, of course, i was in and satan got me good. something very important for my one child was left out. so terrible was this that i broke down and cried. then i prayed. feeling is he really up there listening to me the worst of his soldiers in this war. but i am his soldier and i am scared and weak but i know i have to fight this war. if not for me, for his future soldiers (my children). then i remembered the "Footprints in the Sand"poem. I found yours and read it aloud to myself and i know i am going to be okay. I will keep fighting the fight and know satan is only as good as i let him. my general carries me through.
Hmmm so inspiring, I so love the poem it remind me that God is with me in every situation
wow i was so blessed aftar i read this poem it is the best we thank God for you wll done
This is one of the most beautiful and life affirming gifts I've ever received!
Heard it yesterday i forgot how beautiful it is
It's a beautiful poem. Can not finish reading without crying. It is not the Lord that distances himself from us. It is us that do it.
This one of my most favorite poem in the bible it makes me feel so happy and contented knowing God knows who we are..for what we are..thank u God amen..
What comfort this poem brings now I know I'm never alone.
At my truly lowest moments, in which there have been few, I can recall a warmth and a strength gently holding me upward…it's like nothing of this world yet never scary! 💝💝
This has really made me think about how God has helped me through my life.
This poem reminds me that I am not alone in my troubles. Whenever I feel alone, it reminds me that I am not.
Amazing page xxx god bless xxx
This has been my favorite poem for many years. Yes, he has carried me on many occasions. He is always there for me. Thank you my Lord!! I will always trust in You!
such a consoling and enlightening poem! Ms. Powers shared inspirations through the poem. I am one who is deeply touched. I never lose communication with The Lord! in my childhood and in this life,the Lord gives me everything from simple to extra-ordinary,I hope,the Lord continue to make miracle in the life on my kind son,Gamaliel! May He always share us the daily blessings including to all my siblings to whom I implanted that God is the secret of all comfort!
A beautiful poem & a great reminder of what Jesus does for us EVERY day. Jesus loves us so much! Thank you God for sending us your son. Thank you Father God for loving us so much. There is NONE like you. I love you so much. You are so good to ALL of us & we would be so lost without you. I will praise your name until the end of time. Thank you for saving me. God you are awesome!
this is my FAVORITE poem!
Woow so encouraging
For many years, I have lived and by this poem, and it has truly helped me in my life,,,,
a very nice thought and unexpected
ganda . ")
What a good poem!!
Nice poem ever ...
awesome poem !!!!!!!
Simply wonderful!
Theresa; I have a copy in a gold frame and could photocopy it in colour in A 3 size - do you really want one?
Barrie Wilsn
I love this poem. If I could buy this poem in a picture frame I would buy the largest size sold and place it on my wall
I LOVE IT
I love my god, my journey is brighter with him in it
I THANK GOD FOR EVERYTHING HE DO FOR ME AND MY LORD IS STILL DOING. I'M GOING THROUGH A LOT BUT I KNOW HE'S ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND MY BABIES
This poem is right on the nose with me.
I have been through so much pain, horror, and depression in my life.
I am truly blessed my mom recited this to me the last time she was alive.
Then3 days later she passed away.
My mom lead me backto Christ the last time
she was alive.
Know she is in Heaven. This poem is very special to me
Never has there been a poem, as inspirational, as this to me, in my quest to see better days, and perfect romantic nights, during my Quiet Storms, I have discovered an array of Paradise stars, that rise up in me, knowing, the abilities the Lord has, to provide us with our Freedoms, and in doing so, giving us the ability to live, as stars, amoungst each other, with an unconditional love for a world, of possibilities for us all. Thank you to the Lord, for providing us with a world, that he believed we should all flourish in, and to God, who gave us the opportunity to believe in his Paradise, because through the both of them, our Footprints In The Sand, with the Lord, could not have been made possible!!!
Thank you Lord
lord has always been there to carry me or walk beside me.even when i saw no footprints my burden at that time made him lift me and fly with me till i got my feet back on the ground my heart is his.
Love this poem
This poem shows that no matter what God is always with us. He has promised to never leave us and He keeps His promises. When things get too tough and you get discouraged give it to God let Him carry you and He will see you through it all.
This poem has helped me through many rough times in my life
Most times I do feel like that
The poem is sooo beautiful that it is always a source of strength since college until now. It made me thank God every day of my life for his presence because He made me who I am today.
This is the rock on which a search out of despair can be built, albeit step by tiny step. Read in conjunction with the serenity prayer ("give me the courage to change the things I can change, accept those things I cannot change - and the wisdom to know the difference") trust in oneself, and in other, can grow.
I love this
i love this so much that i have displyed it on my bed side and i read it every day when i go to bed.
This poem blessed me in many ways. Love it.
I want my friend Rhonda wray to read this because this is my favorite poem and this reminds me of her.
Have always loved this poem and the poem don't quit
I love this bible verse! And I am putting it in my report for religion class ( I am in junior high, and I go to a catholic school). :) Have a blessed day :)!
God means mother,father,brother,sister,friends......n everything in dis world. God is with us Always...!
it gives me these massage that whenever i am facing lifes chellenges i must not give up becouse the lord is with me even if i see one footprint.
thank you lord for carrying me in times of my trials in life
God is with us always, he already proven it to me countless times...
God is with us always, he already proved to me countless times...
hate this poem only because i do not believe in god
yo dis is real
This was the most amazing poem that I have ever read. I felt like crying. Then I realized I was crying in my heart. Lord you are always with me.
This poem is so beautiful that even when I was a little girl it made me cry, because I realize how great and unconditional God's love is, and even now as a grown up woman I could not finish reading this poem without crying. God has walked and still walking with me without leavingmy side. Thank you Jesus.
This is a truely touching verse and it is so true. God truely can speak through people in so many ways... and I know this poem has touched several people in my life not just me. God bless Margaret Fishback Powers for creating such a powerful and beautiful poem.
Many thanks to every Christian, who has contributed their thoughts, to the website of, Footprints In The Sand! This poem has inspired me, since I were a teenager, and hopefully will continue to inspire many others, in telling their stories, about the Lord, our greatest Inspiration life has had to offer us, amidst our greatest struggles.
we said this at my aunties funeral it is so nice and really makes you think about life
I love this verse when I read it I feel lift and I could read this all day long.
I love this verse.
Last year, my mums Leaukemia came back for the second time after being in remission for 12 months.
Her only hope was a bone marrow transplant from a donor.
All we know, it was young man in 20s from Germany.
We dont know who he is...but both mum and I are eternally grateful to him..
And to God as well.
I prayed to God, mums Leaukemia would never return...But in responce we got a perfect match for her in the way of a donor.
I would like to thank both God and the donor.
When I read this story the first time I was a teen. I was deeply moved by it. When I read it the second time I have already been though a lot in life as a grown up. When I read it the 3rd time was after i have baptized. This story had help me to understand God's love is so merciful.
I was just told this is not a verse, which disappoints me ... is this true?
I love this verse it is my favorite. Whenever I begin to doubt and question god I think about this verse. It is what pushed me forward when all hope is lost. I believe again.
Right now I am feeling pretty low, I filed for a divorce after only 16 months. Moved out of my house, my wife destroyed my car and all my military and personal files. I started asking God wjy me, this poem my mother gave me when I went off to college came to mine, and I calmed down:-)
This poem means the world to me. On Christmas eve I ran away from home because I had a lot going on in my life and needed a way out. I stayed in an old house that no one lived in at the time. I had not eaten anything in four days and the only person that I wanted to be with was my dog. Late at night when everyone was sleeping I went back to my house to get my dog and brought him back to that old house were I was staying. The next morning the state police had found me in the old house, but I couldn't understand how they new were i was hiding. They told me that they followed my foot steps in the snow from my house all the way to the old house were I was hiding. A day goes by an I started to think. When I had left to go get my dog there was no snow on the ground and there was none on the ground when I got back. So whose footsteps were those in the snow? God works in mysterious ways and it was those footsteps that changed my life.
I love this poem very much. I am making a quilt for my foot doctor and found fabric with footprints in the sand to use on the back of the quilt. I will also give him the poem to read as well. I woke up this morning praying to find this fabric and I am thankful for a loving God who hears and answer prayers. May God bless you with a peaceful day.
This is great. God is awesome
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i love this poem to death. thank you
Is this poem based off of any Bible verses?
this poem make me cry I love it dearly
The words to this poem is true, I am the living witness.
It is just perfect and brillant
It is the best one I read
what chapter and verse please? I already read psalm 77.
Inspiring-trust in our God forever
This poem is seriously beautiful.
During my rehab and recovery this poem has inspired me to not only become stronger physically and mentally, but spiritually as well. God bless
favourite of mine since forever
when i read this poem it inspire me to much.
i like it so nice talaga
Just beautiful!
The lord is like a free phone number to me..I RING HIM EVERYDAY.
i like the gems because it is wonderful to my eyes
So Nice :')
god needs to listen am so tired of him not listing.
Alas, whilst I am not truly Christian (or really religious on that notion) It is a beautiful poem that speak to the heart. There's always someone to lean on in times of need, whether it be God or a friend, there's someone there. It puts my heart at ease knowing that.
this is so inspiring and having read Marys book and alado meeting her husband in sleaford uk at the full gospel businessmen's fellowship it brings to us just how much GOD loves us .
I guess thats what god wanted us to do read this and get inspired.
This poem inspires me at hard times
We are blessed
am ok just worried about my sons treatment there pray he gets on the right medication. pray for me and my wife to make it work out. pray i get a job that is regular not temp
Mandisa - I understand how you feel, truly I do. I had a terrible upbringing and at 16yrs old I was honestly ready to end it all as I was certain no-one would care. I'm still looking for that friend but find only those who are greedy and horrid. I am from the south east of England. I hope life improves for you soon.
I wrote 2 months ago asking god to look over son since than god lisen my disabled son is geting better. See god really does lift us up. To all if you think this inspires you than read mathews 18/18 that will let u know the wonders of god
Lifes short lived. This gives hope to all ages. I can't believe i touched people with this poem its word so will. I like to give create for who ever wrote this wonderful writing. And for jordon 11 who ever you are keep it real. Keep it real and he will always lead you to sucess there
hi my name is jordan and I am 11 I do believe that there is somebody out there but its very hard to believe fully as of all of the illness , disguises , tsunamis , deaths and much much more but at the same time there is birth , joy , happiness and much more of that too so at the moment i am really struggling as i have prayed and prayed to god and i do believe in him as this poem is really meaningful and i have an audition for tracey and amber in hairspray tomorrow so i hope that he helps me get the part as i am dying to try it out thanks for posting this poem as now i believe that there is a purpose for all the good and bad things thanks again xxxxx :) :D
This has been my favorite for as long as I can remember
Amen! I only praise you God. You are true and my new number 1 in life. I am your servant and my job here is to spread the Word and praise you!
IF ONLY YOU HAVE PASSED THROUHG DIFFICUTS MOMENTS IN LIVE YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND THIS MEANINGFULL POEM
everything is going down south in my life right now. no door is opening....i needed to hear this but why do bad people prosper in life? what did i ido to God? why does he hate my so much?
im norn out of wed lock, both parents married to different people and happy with their lives but no-one is there for me, i figured if i did well in school i would get a job and take care of myself. but no. i have my university degree but two years now still no job.
yesterday i got mugged and they took all i had. money, phone....im at an all time low
In the hardest tym of my serfdom,
tying everything to the peak of my ability but nothing positive forthcoming.i was at the zennith of giving up,but thanx to this Gem,It have acted a glucose to keep me going,knowing verily that Ngai still Reighneth,He has not forgotten me Yet,,its my BIG DREAM that need A DEEPER FOUNDATION.
I love this poem so much, thank you for sharing this, I know I am not alone....God bless
Im at a low. Needed some spirituality, thanks
Whenever I go through a difficult time in my life, I read this verse. It rejuvenates me. Reminds me the lord is with me always. Renews my faith, and keeps me walking along the sand.
i am really blessed by this gem. thanks to my sister and friend, Kamea Ralai, for reminding me that He is always with me, and even better when he carries me during my hardest times.
Hard times with son but i know by reading this it lets me know god is watching over disabled son treatment. He more powerful then any thing if u have a pea size amount of Faith
Beautiful and totally Awe Inspiring
Please feel free to post the "upon the shore i walked with him at even" poem anywhere you like.
amazing poem
Beautiful words have been written to this poem and they touch my heart and soul!xx
Footprints in the Sand
Tonight at dinner I noticed my friend's medallion illustrating this poem. I will use the poem in my Bible Study tomorrow to illustrate how Job could not see the hand of God, nor understand his suffering, but he trusted implicitly in His love, mercy, and justice. In the end God blessed him immensely. As the Apostle Paul put it, "We walk by faith and not by sight.
I so want to believe in God yet as I look at all the suffering and illness, together with evil that restrains us from making our lives what they should be, and the pain my sister is going through, I find it impossible to do so.
Though when I read Footprints, something stirs my emotions and urges me to look inside at "something" that seems to be with me.
i love it soo much , its inspire me that god really loves me ..
I am 9 years old and read this for the first time and it is amazing. To think.... God has taken care of you all your life, he has never given up on you. I am proud to be Cathlic. :)
1. Upon the shore, I walked with Him at even
And I looked back upon the path we'd trod
And in the sand I traced our way at even
And I was glad I'd walked through life with God:
For side by side we'd journeyed through together
All through the world's wide wilderness of care
And side by side we'd journeyed through to even:
Safe at his side the Lord my God had brought me here.
2. But in my joy I caught a strain of sadness
To give me pause when thinking of my way
For on the shore I saw he'd left me lonely
When I had most the need of him to stay:
When I was tried he'd left me worn and wandering,
He'd left me lone when I was fighting fears,
He'd let me tread the steepest slopes in solitude
Before he came back to my side to dry my tears.
3. But then the Lord drew near to me in comfort
And in his tenderness he made it plain
That in the times when dread and darkness threatened
He was my shield and shelter from the pain:
For on his shoulders he was gently bearing
And on his shoulders I from harm was free:
The single trace of footprints of the Master,
The single trace of footprints shows he carried me.
4. So on the shore I walk with Him at even;
I face the latter days of life secure,
For if my pilgrimage reserves me sorrow
The footprints show that He is strong and sure:
If I am near the gates of heaven weary,
No longer strong enough to stride alone
The footprints show that he is there to carry me:
The footprints show the Lord my God will bear me home.
May be sung to 'Londonderry Air' aka 'O Danny Boy'
My favorite passage during very difficult times in my life, sent to me by my father years ago. Thank you for posting this beautiful piece.
This is a lovely poem and it's been a great comfort to many people. It isn't from the Bible. The only time God's footprints are mentioned in the Bible is in Psalm 77 when the writer describes the people of God crossing the Red Sea and away from slavery in Egypt. He says to God;
"Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen."
At a time of great crisis for God's people, God's footprints could not be seen at all... but he was with them every step of the way.
love the poem
This gives me hope for my son who suffers audtism my marriage my kids my job my house gives me hope ybat lets me know gods will prval to help
thank God, He really reminds me of His great love and mercy.
Pure Beauty..I think this is the feelings of every person in this world.
and yet expressed beautifully!
Loved it! :D
..I love this poem.
i remember this poem since when i was a child, its touching, beautiful and is simply
i love and like this poem...god bless us all. . :)
I love this poem I writing to a friend, and a grandson who are both in a Florida state prison and one my grandson has not found Christ yet, but here is always hope and the other has so I send them both things like this poem to give them strength in the Lord who carries us all, every day, every minute and very second of each day.
Brings me Peace! Brings me Hope! Brings me Love!
Brings a Tear! Such comforting words.
what verse out of the bible is this?
Too choked up to say anything besides thank you.
this is my favorite poem of all times for.i know he is always with me. i am so blessed.and.have.come so far because he has always been by my side and sometimes carrying me. thank u Lord. i am blessed....
God is Love,God is Good,God is Great all the Times.
God is my Saviour!
This wonderful poem by Mary Stevenson ?? was given to me several years ago by a very dear friend. It has been such a comfort during days of despair.....but also uplifting knowing Jesus walks with me at ALL times...Thank you.
Thank you so much for this poem it is just the encouragement I am looking for to present to the
residents at the nursing home.
Be Blessed,
Bless u Yvonne your health is bad yet u put the poem for us to read it has helped me ,get well soon x Ann
It make,s me happy to see so many people love this poem ,you start to believe again ,as my health has got worse but the poem lifted my spirit up bless you all love Yvonne.
That's an amazing poem. One of the best ever!
What a mind blowing poem it changes us
What verse of the bible is this?
Hi Rick I am pleased you found it again it is wonderful the words mean a lots regards Yvonne.
i remember as a young boy seeing this on the wall of our house i always got will hang onto it from now on t
THANK THE LORD FOR FINDING IT AGING GAVE ME BUTTERFLYS IN MY STOAMIK
Could make a none believer, believe I do now believe this happens if I had a printer this is one I would print to give to friends it helped me at my worse time Yvonne. XX
I'm 94 yrs. old and this poem so beautifully explains where I am. As I began to realize that He is now carrying me, this poem that I heard in my youth came to mind. I'm so happy that I've found all the words. Thank you.
foot print in the sand great
i love this poem
God is great
god be with you
In my deepest dakest time a friend gave e this and I cried so much. tHAT WAS BERORE i BECAME A cRISTIAN
.. What a beautiful and inspirational poem..God never leaves us even in our times of sorrow and pain.. God loves us..