FootPrints

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 one set of footprints.

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 have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

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


Someone today admitted that they didn't understand this. They didn't understand why God would do this. Why wouldn't he let us walk?
The only answer i have to that us Love. He carries us because that is when we are most dependent on him. He carries us because in the low times sometimes we dont have the strength to walk on our own. We cant do this alone. We need his help. It isnt wrong for God to carry us. It isnt wrong for someone to need and want his help.
Sometimes it seems like God isnt there ,but like that poem says, he is there;always. He loves you and wants the best for you.
He allows certain circumstances to take place for this very purpose. He longs for a relationship with you;what better way to connect when your Father is holding you close?