With Me, In Every Step

This is an inspirational classic:

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MINI DEVOTIONAL/THOUGHT

Footsteps in the Sand, written by Mary Stevenson

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Main Thought: “He is with you, every step of the way.”

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One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
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When the last scene of my life flashed before me,

I looked back at the footprints in the sand.

I noticed that many times along the path of my life,

there was only one set of footprints.

I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest

and saddest times in my life.

This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,

you would walk with me all the way,

but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life

there is only one set of footprints.

"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,

you should leave me."

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Prince of Peace, by Liz Lemon Swindle 

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The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,

I love you and I would never, never leave you

during your times of trial and suffering.

"When you saw only one set of footprints,

it was then that I carried you."

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written by Mary Stevenson

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*CRAFT ideas - Footprint Inspired

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Sand Cast Plaster Footprints

Capturing footprints doesn't have to be reserved for babies and toddlers.

A tub of sand, plaster of Paris, water, a stick (to stir), and I'm sure a few giggles.

After a 30 minute wait, the girls would have a wonderful personal reminder of His love.

tutorial here, from Noah's Art

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Footprint Art

This would be a fun project for the girls.

Great for display.

Have them each create a footprint, maybe with those things they have been blessed with.

idea found here

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Footprint Pendant

These were crafted in fine silver.

Why couldn't the girls create a miniature footprint

in salt dough and spray paint them silver?

purchase personalized pendants here, from KLMcDesigns

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Candle Art

I would add miniature seashells in place of the flowers and add a sandy base.

You could emphasize that the candle represents the light of Christ in their lives.

idea found here

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Wooden Photo Block

A simple block of wood with a photograph mod podged onto it.

Quick and easy.

purchase original here, from Longshot Galleries

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Footprint Pendant

tutorial here, from the Artful Crafter