Some of you have asked me to publish the poem “Footprints in the Sand”. I am glad that you felt that the content of the poem is meaningful for your life. In my opinion, this poem has been very expressive and so one can feel peaceful and contented with the thought that The Lord, our God, cares for us and stays near us to carry our burden of life. Thanks to those who asked me for this poem, I am happy to have it printed in our bulletin for your personal reflection.

Footprints in the Sand

by Margaret Fishback Powers, written in 1964.

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 need 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.”

God bless you

Fr. Arul Joseph V.