Footprints In The Sand

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it, "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way.But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied, "My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." - Mary Stevenson

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Who can forget this classic story of God's unfailing love for us? Watching the sight of father and son walking hand-in-hand in the warm sunset, across the softest sand, towards the magnificent ocean just makes you stop to admire all of God's wondrous creations and to think of all the precious people in our lives who are always there behind us, supporting us in ways we might not see: our sweet Lord, loving family, quiet friends...

Etching the images of moments like these deep in our hearts and minds keeps us going strong in tough times and reminds us that life is too beautiful and dear to waste a single minute on frustration, sorrow, worry or anger. Instead, take that minute to bring yourself back to the precious moment you hold close to your heart that never fails to put a smile on your face. Return to that moment, remember the emotions, recharge your spirit.

So, what's your moment?