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."
Would you like a print of that?
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I have cherished this poem for many decades. Each time that I read it, I get a lump in my throat and my eyes water.
I have recently given my life to Christ, and this means so much more to me now that I truly understand what it says.
Thank you.
Do you know who wrote this? I would really like to know, but can't find any info. on it.
George S.
Jesus is our King and redeemer indeed his promises about our life aee yes and amen. Indeed in our dire moment He carries us. Oh how my heart is longing for him. Lord i am yours u are mine, never leave no forsake me as u promised. Thank u for such a lovely encouraging words...
Totaly boutiful I will never forget it
My mother introduced to this Footprints in the the Sand. It became my favorite. Because those days when there was only one set. God was carrying Me. I now, a anointed child of God.
I was taught this poem about three years ago by a very special mentor..I shared it last week at my bible study group..Only My Lord can do the things He does..Please everyone take time everyday to be quiet and still,for the you will hear His voice as well as feel His touch..Amen.???
Greatest Biblical Poem ever written.
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I've read the poem hundreds of times over the years, particularly when feeling low. It is a wonderful pick me up, with the final lines never failing to bring a tear to the eye.
It is wonderful. Who is the author?
I love this and it really helped in these hard times. I know now that the lord is always with me no matter where.
I am going through some really difficult health issues right now. I'm have been telling myself and my caregivers that I KNOW GOD IS caring for me and carrying me, because I am choosing to trust HIM! Lately, when I xlose my eyes, I see a sandy beach with 1 set of Footprints, sO I KNOW GOD is carrying me!
My mother had this print on her bedroom wall and I loved it. I had it printed with her obituary when she passed away over 23 years ago. I recently learned that my mother suffered from extreme mental illness that she mostly hid from me. I was a victim of a heinous crime(s) at 5 years old, which she and my dad kept a secret, my family did not want me to ever find out. Six years ago, my perpatrators came back after me (50 years later) and that is how and why I found out. This poem helped her with her struggles then, as it does for me now.
I love this poem.
I always want to be with the Lord.
Thanks.
Love
Wonderful, would like a copy for my granddaughter,
Make God first is your life.
Please e-mail me a copy so I can share it with a friend in need.
Yes can u send me one
I’ve believed this for over 14 years with the Lord. It was a message given to me while o was on Mental Health, sectioned for self harming. I’ve reached 70. 56 years of my life I was in a mess. God sorted out my mess. I give witness today. It’s my message to people God is all that he said He Is. Amen ????????
I finally found the footprints image I was looking for and it directed me to your page! But I couldn't find it on your page. It's the wordless image of first 2 sets of footprints and then it turns into just one set. Here's the page where I found it that linked me to you:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/from2005toeternity.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/you-are-not-alone-4/amp/
I will happily buy the print. Thank you!
Back in 1997 I was in the very lowest point in my life ever. A co worker brought me a poster copy of footprints in the sand to work. I put it in my car. Untill morning when I got off work and gotten home to go to bed. I took it in the house and I read it before my bible study. Be the time I got to a third of the way through this poem. I was over come with the spirit of weeping to the point where I couldn't see. Tho my eyes were wide open. I wasn't sad or upset. The tears pouring out of my eyes were from extreme relief. With the knowledge of the poem I had seen on walls of home's I'd visited many times prior to this encounter with the poem... That I took a moment to read it .. it changed my life and inforced my faith that I was going to be ok. For he was with me through everything I was enduring... Praise God . Thanking him for this chance to feel his undeniable hands ony life. I want nothing else like want this feeling again in Jesus name I pray AMEN ?? thank you in your precious name Jesus Christ almighty God bless all of us that seek your love AMEN ?
Always loved this, and often retold it in my own way. A friend (my Best Man) was in terminal cancer and questioning his own Christian faith. Then he asked me if I knew this poem, and he gave me a credit-card size copy. He sadly died, but I have that card in my wallet, knowing that he had not lost his faith.
Yes! I Loved the poem can you send one to my home address?
It was inspiring and soul filling
I'm reading this daily. I always thought i was on my iwn. I saw God helping others , but not me. I would love to have this poem.
It saved my life a long time ago. Thanks ?
Thanks
This was a blessing, for God to remind me of the prayer. And today was the day i pulled the prayer up. FootPrints in the sand.
I love this poem and love to receive more bible poems to share..
Thanks
yes please, I really would, i have a bookmark with part of this poem and i would like to share it with my sons who are going through a tough patch. Thank you so much and God Bless
Nice ?
I gave a card with this beautiful story to my son who is going through some rough times and it brought tears to his eyes but now he knows the Lord has always been with him ? PRAISE THE LORD!
As we go through very troubling time here and now. My wife has many downfalls lately in life and a constant reminder hopefully will encourage her to keep her chin up smile and count her blessings
God bless everyone though out our lands
Beautiful, i havent read yjis in years. Just what i needed
Thank you
My Grand son passed away two years ago. this was one of is favorite pome
I would like a copy if it is possible we are barring is hashes on thursday
THANK YOU
He would put his back out if he tried carrying me at the moment! He could put me in a wheelbarrow I suppose.
I BELIEVE THAT LORD IS ALWAYS WITH ME.
YOU NEED TO HAVE FAITH IN HIM.
Great words and great music
Shree ram
So very Beautiful!!! Thank you! Elsie
I Love this beautiful poem …. The Love of GOD is always with us???
I just sent this poem to my daughter who is going through a divorce. I know this will comfort her.
Hi,
My name is David King, and I am writing a book on having bicycled across America. In it, I recount stories of beauty and kindness in the hopes of inspiring the reader.
I'm looking to include the Footprints in the Sand poem as something that touched me. I'd very much like to be able to use the version you have above, along with a URL to this page (https://www.onlythebible.com/Poems/Footprints-in-the-Sand-Poem.html). Would this be okay with you?
Thank you!
David
I just sent this poem to a 22 yr old man who just found out he had leukemia. He posted his test results on LinkedIn and received an outpouring of support! I just wanted him read this poem and understand that Jesus will carry him through this trial.
I'm very thankful that God in His goodness has allowed us this easy way to be reminded of all the benefits we have in Him, even computers.Have a wonderful day and thanks for posting this !!
I have known this poem from my youth, but was reminded of it a time of trial in my life ( I must have copied the link at some time). I thank God for this easy way to be reminded of God's goodness in allowing me to see that all that comes our way in this life is filtered by his hand for our good. Have a great day !!!
Thankyou for this beautiful poem. My church minister read this to us in Church this Sunday. It really gave me comfort since I just lost my beautiful mom in Canada to dementia and diabetes.
Tears come to my eyes the impact of those words overwhelmed my heart ??
Thanks very nThanks very nice!
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You are welcome!
ice!