Food for thought

We've all had these days where it doesn't seem to matter whats going on around us, we doubt in what we believe, or don't believe for that matter. We've got so much going on in our heads that sometimes we doubt that God was by oursides when we needed Him. It reminds me of this poem that we all know and love:

Footprints in the Sand
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 noticedthat 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 lifethere 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.”

When we remember that even though we don't feel like He's there, and we go through bad things that we have no control over, sometimes we don't know the ultimate purpose of why we were there or why it happened, but He was there with us, holding our hands, and giving us encouragement that this too we can live through. I mean, I know it sounds jaded, but there have been times in my life that I've asked the big "Why?!" question. Usually, I don't get an answer right away. Sometimes it's taken a few years to get the answer. Sometimes I have to stop and think, is this that I'm doing with my life right now the reason that I've lived through what I've lived through? I just sometimes get the answers when I do this, or it will just pop into my head: wow, this was the purpose of that... I mean, I know that I havn't gotten all the answers to my big why questions, and I know I never will, but the occasional answer does help to keep it going. Sometimes the answer is sitting right there in front of you, and you just don't see it.
So heres to everyone seeking the answers to the big "Why?!" questions. Keep trucking along, and His wisdom will shine through, and when needed, you'll see His footprints on your path through life.

And remember, He loves all of His children no matter what they've done. He has 100% forgiveness, and un-ending love. Illustrated by John 3:16-18:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son"

Helps to remember these things from time to time.

Thats enough of my night time rambling. I'm going to head to bed.

P.S. Here is a picture of Skylynn from Easter that I LOVE! Hope to get more up soon!