was walking along the beach with the LORD.

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For

each scene, he noticed two sets of foot prints in the

sand; one belonged 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 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 the during the most

troublesome times in my life, there is only one

set of footprints. I don't understand why when I

really needed you the most you would leave me".

The LORD replied, "My precious, 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."