Why Blog?

I've been contemplating starting a blog for a long time. I like the idea. Sharing bits of yourself to those few who actually take the time to read. I envision myself having a hilariously witty blog. Probably not gonna happy. Lets be honest here. It'll probably be more like things I find interesting or things God is doing in my life.

As for the name, Footprints in the Sand, it is after one of my favorite poems. I have it hanging in my room on a large poster as well as the cover of my journal. I love it because it reminds me that God is ALWAYS there for me, and in the worst of times it is him that will get me through. He is that good!!

Here's the poem:

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,

is when I carried you."

- Anonymous