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Book Description

A strikingly beautiful gift book that combines the poem with Scripture, the words of classic hymns, rich and vivid photography, and original illustrations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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For many years, the poem "Footprints" was an anonymous sensation, spreading its message of divine caring on plaques, cards, calendars, and posters all over the world. Margaret Fishback Powers, who took credit for the poem's authorship in 1989, reflects here on the events that led to its composition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Footprints has become one of the world's best-loved poems. The poem that so clearly demonstrates how God carries us through our most difficult times found its way into our hearts long before we heard of the woman who wrote it. Now Zondervan is proud to present Footprints, inspired by this uplifting poem and featuring its author, Margaret Fishback Powers. This book reminds us of God's promise to never leave or forsake us. Scripture selections and original prose recall God's promises for our journey. Each chapter is inspired by a line of the famous poem, affirming and encouraging readers to continue in faith believing that God will carry them through every circumstance. Footprints includes a special introduction from the author. Four-color matte print on caseside cover. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Inside Flap

Footprints
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 belonging 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 needed 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."

From the Back Cover

Experience the blessings and reminders of how God cares and provides for his children in a fresh new way. In Footprints: Scripture with Reflections Inspired by the Best-Loved Poem, each line from the poem has been paired with Scripture verses form the NIV Bible to inspire and guide you in your daily walk. This gift book will be a treasured addition to any library and an encouragement to all who wish to follow in God's footprints. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Margaret Fishback Powers is the author of the world-famous "Footprints" poem. When she wrote the poem in 1964, she was a young woman searching for direction at a crossroads in her life. She has traveled the world as an evangelist with her husband, Paul, for more than twenty-five years. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Trinity Library Note: There is some disagreement as to who originally authored the original poem "Footprints in the Sand". A Mary Stevenson supposedly wrote a version in 1936 but first copyrighted it in 1984.  For more info please click here.  Mary Stevenson's version is reproduced below.