   
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed the set of footprints in the sand, one belonging 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 along the path of his life 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 once I decided to follow you, you 'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troubled times of my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why you would leave me when I needed you most."
The Lord replied,"My child. My precious child. I love you and 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."
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~Footprints of my Life~
 Never undermine the power and the grip that money can have over your life. Think about it, a man can betray and kill another, a son can sue the father, a woman can sell her body.... all for what? Money! Why is money so powerful? I personally believe it is because most, if not all of us have been taught by the people around us (either friends or family) that money makes the world goes round! I mean look at the people around us, those who are rich are seemingly having a better time.... They can throw their weight around, buy the latest gadgets and anything that they want, enjoy the finest entertainment... in short, enjoy life whereas the poor people are despised upon and have to slog like mad! But is that really the case? Do rich people really have it all? Well then, perhaps you should read and think about this.... "Money can buy medicine but not health. Money can buy you a house but not a home. Money can buy you companions but not friends. Money can buy you entertainment but not happiness. Money can buy you food but not appetite. Money can buy you a bed but not sleep. Money can buy you a crucifix but not a Saviour. Money can buy you a good life but not eternal life." (From God Owns by Benny Ho) Good health, a home, friends, happiness, appetite, sleep, a saviour and eternal life are things in life that we can only have as a result of God's grace. Money is a necessity but it cannot get us the things in life that really matter. Sometimes, I see people slogging like mad just to earn more money and it really makes me wonder why do they punish themselves in such a way when an easier solution to the problem is to desire less. Don't let money rule your life! A simple life can be a fulfilling life too. --------------------------------------------------- To Kath: Your optimism towards people and life never fails to amaze me. =) In a world that is full of pain and sorrow and complains, your bubbly character will be a light to the people and your care and concern will bring others comfort. May God bless you abundantly in whatever you do, sister! MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 7:24 PM
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