This reminds me not only of the footprints poem, but also of my friend's "special" version of the poem. (Though I don't remember exactly how it goes, so this is my summary...)
I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand and, to my surprise, I noticed that many times along the path of life there was only one set of footprints. It was during the lowest and saddest times in my life. I asked the Lord about it, "Lord, I don't understand why You left my side when I needed You most." The Lord said, "My precious child, I never left you during you trial. It was then, I carried you." (Her add-on) I also noticed another area of my life, when I thought about giving up on God. "Lord, what about over here where the sand is scattered everywhere and it looks like a murder scene or something." He answered, "My child, that's when I dragged you kicking and screaming, but never left you or let you go."
Sometimes, that's how I feel our walk with God is. We want to pull away from Him and follow the worldly desires, but God still holds our hand and walks with us, even if it's like a 2-year-old being dragged away from the toy section in the store. He knows what's best for us, but we aren't always compliant with His plans, yet He never leaves us, even in those times.
