Footprints in the Sand Poem by Mary Stevenson

Footprints in the Sand is a beautiful poem that is offering comfort, hope and courage during the tough times. The poem describes a person who is having a dream of walking along a beach with God. He is watching many scenes from the life flash across the whole sky. They notice that during the difficult times of life, there is only set of footprints in the sand which is ultimately leading them to ask why they were left alone in the beach.

This poem shows that we are never really truly alone in the world, even when life feels sad and depressing. It is a quickly remainder that there is support of love and care with is, whether from a higher power, friends, family or life partner. They helps us, encourage us, carry us through the most difficult times of life. This is a powerful message which continues to provide the comfort and strength to those people who read it.

Footprints Poem

footprints poem

[quote]    One night I dreamed I was walking
along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.    [/quote] [quote]    In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.     [/quote] [quote]    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.     [/quote] [quote]  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?”  [/quote] [quote]   The Lord replied,
“The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you.”     [/quote]

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Footprints in the Sand Poem

poem footprints in the sand

[quote]    I can open up my ears and listen to you talk
I can open up my heart and receive everything you have to say
I know I can continue to trust in the words that come from your mouth
While you hold my hand as we walk together
Making footprints in the sand    [/quote] [quote]    I never doubted what you spoke over me
I never doubted what you held in your hands for me
And though naturally I’ve only seen one set of footprints
I know spiritually there was another set right next to me in the sand
Whenever I felt I was falling
You was there to help me stand
You always remained true to me
And in my darkest nights
You opened my eyes and revealed your light     [/quote] [quote]    You held me and carried me through when I couldn’t see two
When we would make our footprints in the sand
You promised me that you’ll always be with me
As I make my way treading and conquering this land    [/quote] [quote]    I trust and believe what you say
When I was lost and didn’t know what else to do
You spoke to my heart and you made a way
I’ve never lost faith in you    [/quote] [quote]    I never hardened my heart or closed myself off to you
Instead I softened my heart and let you in
My life wouldn’t be what is without you
That’s why I never drifted away from you
I chose to walk with you making my way in this land
Making footprints in the sand     [/quote]

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Footprint Sand Poem

footprint sand poem

[quote]  I saw footprints in the snow
I had to follow where they go
Tip toe’d in every step
To keep my feet from getting wet       [/quote] [quote]      Over Hilltops, through valleys
And forests of pine
I traveled and traveled
Snow blind to time   [/quote] [quote]  When the footsteps ended
It was once again spring
I traveled the world
and hadn’t seen a thing      [/quote] [quote]  Stranded by the shores
of vast oceans blue
With very little hope
and nothing to do      [/quote] [quote]      Except watch pirates
catch mermaids
With lassos of gold
And dolphins tell stories
Of days of old

As all seemed lost
What did I see
That sent a wave of hope
Crashing over me.  [/quote]

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Poem Footprints in the Sand

footprints in the sand poem

[quote]  I wander.
Endlessly, I wander.
Ceaselessly, I walk.
Forever more, I go on.
How many ways can I depict my unrest to you?      [/quote] [quote]    Footprints are the timeline of my life.
Where I’ve been, the mistakes and wrong turns I’ve made.
The people who have walked in.
The people who have walked out.
They are etched in the ground, broken in by my feet.     [/quote] [quote]  Every so often, a second set of footprints joins mine.
Some go on for months, years.
Those are my favorites.
But they never really last.      [/quote] [quote]    Most dip in and out of my path.
Some lead me in circles until I have to leave them behind.
You never know what steps are the right ones
Until you’re looking back at them, behind you.    [/quote] [quote]  I wander.
I search.
I trust.
And then, I hurt.

Of these steps I am sometimes wary,
But the set of prints next to mine makes me sure footed, now.
I squint to look ahead, but my vision is terrible.
I can’t be sure, but it seems that there are many sets of prints ahead.    [/quote]

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