“Footprints” was composed by Margaret Fishback, a young woman searching for direction at the crossroads in her life. The creation of the poem, its subsequent loss, and astonishing rediscovery are intertwined with a life full of challenge, adversity and joy. The result is a memorable offering of the heart and soul, giving warm spiritual and emotional renewal.
“Footprints” has appeared on plaques and cards, calendars and posters—treasured by millions all over the world. Now it’s available in this special 10th anniversary edition with readers’ letters of how “Footprints” changed their lives.
One night I dreamed a dream
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.
When the last scene of my life shot before me
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
There was only one set of footprints.
I realized that this was at the lowest
and saddest times of my life.
This always bothered me
and I questioned the Lord
about my dilemma.
“Lord, you told me when I decided to follow You,
You would walk and talk with me all the way.
But I'm aware that during the most troublesome
times of my life there is only one set of footprints.
I just don't understand why, when I needed You most,
You 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.”
- Written by Margaret Fishback Powers
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