The Footprints


When you walk along the beach
You see footprints in the sand
You know someone walked this way
Was it a woman, child or man
Sometimes you place your feet
Into the prints you see
You follow them along the beach
Just to see where they lead

You may walk along quite far
Following the prints you see
Then all of a sudden they are gone
You wonder how this could be
Then waves wash over the beach
And more of the footprints go
Wave after wave beats on the beach
Til not one footprint shows

If you want to follow someone's steps
Follow the Lord's today
For if you follow Jesus' steps
You will not go astray
As you follow the way He walked
As you follow the words He said
You'll find as you walk on through life
In the right way you'll be led

You won't lose sight of Him
For He'll always walk ahead
You can trust Him completely
By His Spirit you'll be led
He'll lead you all through life
In Him you can confide
You will never walk unsure
With Jesus as your guide


© 1996, Rebecca Guy


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