Footprints in the sand

I heard of this story ever so often that I find it meaningful especially during times of trail.

Footprints in the sand by Mary Stevenson

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 were one set of footprints.

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 have only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,

“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,

is when I carried you.”

I look up with hands clasped and muttered, "Lord, I just pray and ask that you will be carrying me during this trying period. Help me to get by each day through your Grace and mercy. Lord, I pray and ask that this is part of Your plan for me and that through Your Grace, I will be able to complete my clinical placement successfully and to be able to start my next placement as scheduled. In Your Son's name, Amen."