Footprints

A few days ago, a co-worker who is a believer had a brutally horrible day at work. It seemed that every irritated, ugly, mean-spirited, grumpy person went to her register and took all their frustrations out on her beautiful little self.

When I went home, deep in thought about her and feeling so badly for her and all she had been through, I happened upon the Footprints story with a little footsteps lapel pin attached. I gave it to her yesterday and we were both instantly moved to tears. It is so very nice to know that such a simple act of reminding someone that they are never alone can make all the difference in the world.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints.
Other times there were only one set.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow, or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
have you not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen only one set of footprints,
that is when I have carried you."

Know that you are not ever, not for one fleeting moment, alone.