We are all humans and there are times when we are in doubt and weak! We even questioned God and this story below provides me with strength and courage to walk tall and straight on. Enjoy reading:
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 was one only.
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 years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.
By Mary Stevenson, 1936
[The above picture, pictured Esther & me walking on the sand hands in hands, was taken in 14th July, 2007 at Spanish Banks of Vancouver by Esther Gan. When the tide is low, you can walk all the way out to the middle of it. Only be cautioned that when the tide returns, it can go also very quickly (and make you wet)!]
This is so beautiful Matt! The 'footprints' is one of my favourite, it helps to lighten many dark moments!
ReplyDeleteand yet, the foot prints will be washed away with the next tide. So we all have to walk on and "keep walking"!
ReplyDeletePeople said that blogging/journaling is like a verbal photography that helps to capture the moments and thoughts out of our heads. However, Matthew, you guide me to see the power of blogging which goes way beyond that; I feel I can gain insights and aspirations that I never see through your blog! You bring me much closer to seeing the truth of life and ourselves. I strongly feel that your blog is a daily blessing to me and others even you are now in the most difficult circumstances. May God richly bless you! (I also start blogging too!)
ReplyDeleteI love that "Footprint" Story... In fact, a lot of people will just looking into things that they see, they didn't think about what's going on behind it... Even though a lot of people will say: to see and to believe it! It's only on the surface!!! There's a lot of things that happen more than just what you see. For the last whole month, I've been on the computer first thing in the morning (whenever I can) and following your blog... For someone that don't know me well, I'll only check my emails once a week and/or even once a month... You always put a Big Smile on my face to start the day with. Love, Joey
ReplyDeleteThe "footprint" story is so touching and I love your picture very much:)
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