Footprints In The Sand

Tryin' to fight off the tears
Lost the way over the years
Need a chance for a new start
To lift my soul, renew my heart

Help break this chain of sorrow
Lead us to a new tomorrow
Your healing touch indeed
It changes lives in need

(Chorus)
Can You change my heart?
Holy Father change my mind
Guide me by Your grace
As You lead, from this place

We will follow Your light
To help end this dark night
Lead us from our mourning
Into Your new found glory

We will reach out and take Your hand
This will help us to understand
Why there's sorrow to reach tomorrow
To follow Your footprints in the sand

Help break this chain of sorrow
Lead us to a new tomorrow
Your healing touch indeed
It changes lives in need

(Repeat Chorus)
Can You change my heart?
Holy Father change my mind
Guide me by Your grace
As You lead, from this place

We will follow Your light
To help end this dark night
Lead us from our mourning
Into Your new found glory

Follow, follow, follow Your footprints

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Becky prayers to you and your family on your loss. Thank you for your kind comments. Don 2009-11-19
Hi Becky - sending you an email now. In Faith ~ Bob  Bob (xanatron_AT_msn_DOT_com) 2009-11-17
My brother passed away last week. This song is so inspirational, just the words we need to have faith...Any way to get sheet music? I'd love for our soloist to sing it at his memorial service.  Becky (stork_rn_AT_yahoo_DOT_comj) 2009-11-17
Hi Sandra - am sending you an email ~ Bob  Bob (xanatron_AT_msn_DOT_com) 2009-11-15
Sandra thanks for your comments. Unfortunately we do not have that available. The song can be purchased here at the above link. Thanks Don and Bob 2009-11-12
Loved the song and would like to get a Karaoke song of it for my 12 year old granddaughter to sing at church. Can you help me out with this matter. Sandra (sansmith_AT_fairpoint_DOT_net) 2009-11-10
Thank you for your positive comments! Don and Bob 2009-10-13
oh i love your song very much. it is soothing to the heart!!!!!!!!!!!!  ross (ross_dtmendoza_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-10-11
as a law enforcer i just want to share this to my fellow enforcer. thanks for having this  renante sacayanan (rheynante_des79_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-10-04
Please I need uggent to download all these songs because it's wonderfull and obvious to safe them in my mind and repeat them all the time and I've tried to regester in your site but there is a problem I don't know Evette Edward (eve_victor_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2009-09-05
Yvette, Thanks you very much for your kind words. Bless you and yours! Don and Bob 2009-09-04
Thanks for this song I need it very much need the words and the sound of it in order to save it in my mind and repeat it always when I'm in trouble Thanks GOD BLESS YOU I'll try to know more english in these songs Yvette (eve_victor_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2009-09-04
Thank You Grace! Don and Bob 2009-08-27
very nice Grace (Gensan) 2009-08-26
Thanks Thomas!! Don and Bob 2009-08-25
awesome, love it  Thomas (tmjf55_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-08-24
Thank you Raccalee and Jaemeca for your kind words. God Bless ~ Bob and Don 2009-08-22
thank you for this wonderful song raccalee (raccalee_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-08-21
wonderful song for our Holy Father!!! May His grace and love abide to us all Jaemeca 2009-07-30
Thank you James and John for youe wonderful comments. We glad you enjoyed this song.  Don and Bob 2009-07-24
That is such great song it real touch my heart god bless you all  John (majorpain_1062_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2009-07-21
What a besutiful song. God bless. James Colling 2009-06-04
Darlene, I can't imagine what you and your loved ones are going thru.Many prayers to you and your family on your losses. Don and Bob (hotbass57_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2009-05-22
We lost 4 loved ones this year. The latest Ben A. Blankenship only 29, he survived Iraq and the early morning he went home to Jesus, a heart attack. This song has touched me and lifted my mourning and grief thank you, God bless you and the gifts He's given you. Darlene Skeen (wdskeen_AT_windstream_DOT_net) 2009-05-19
Thank you Debi for your wonderful comments! Don and Bob 2009-05-11
This song is beautiful. Just what I need for a hurting heart. Debi 2009-05-09
VERY INTERESTING ANG ENCOURAGING SONG.GOOD JOB.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..GOD BLESS YOU 2009-05-02
Jennifer Thank You so much for your lovely comments. Don and Bob Don 2009-04-03
Is there a better way to touch the heart in pain, the dying soul the aching heart, the sick and burdened heart? no..... this is a lovely song which will win many wounded broken hearts 01/04/09 Jennifer (jennifer_joshuap_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-04-01
Hi Loretta - so glad this song has helped, thank you for listening and God Bless. ~ Bob and Don 2009-03-27
This song is a real lifter upper of down trodden soal and spirit. lorettahemmings (lorlenn_AT_live_DOT_com) 2009-03-22
Sue, Prayers to your family and loved ones on your loss. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Again Thank You!! Don and Bob 2009-02-04
What a truly meaningful song. Having discovered it on your website,we recently had it played at our Dear Mum's funeral. All the family were very emotional at the words. It is a song that will remain a favourite for ever. Thank you so much. Sue Gray 2009-02-02
Thanks Alice, we appreciate your kind words!! Glory to God!! Don and Bob 2009-01-12
Oh I love this song! I can sing it over and over again. I just began having a relationship with God. I am so thankful for him and everything he does. I'm just sorry it took me so long too realize what he does everyday in our lives. Thank you for such a wonderful song. I listen to it daily! Alice 2009-01-09
Hi there Bob. just wanted to tell you this is a beautiful song and I was wondering if it's possible, would I be able to get th e piano music for it, as I may be able to use it for our up-coming ladies retreat in the spring. hope os. claudia (therayners2_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2009-01-08
Just beautiful! All for the glory that belongs to. Shalom Min. Mary Jane Quintanilla (entheosmj_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-11-20
Just commenced training to be a griefshare facilitator, this song is so encouraging. I too would love to have the sheet music. Jennifer (roddens101_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-11-09
Thank you Donna and Mark, I sent an email to Bob. He will contact you. Thanks Don and Bob!! 2008-10-15
My husband and I really like the song "Footprints". is there any way we can obtain a copy of the piano sheet music for the song so we could sing and play it? Thanks. Donna and Mark setfree6of96@yahoo.com Donna and mark Rice (setfree6of96_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-10-14
Hi Kerrie, you have our permission just make sure you use this (Copyright © 2007 Bob Forbes and Don Shafer) and notify us if you post the video anywhere. Thanks Don and Bob Don (hotbass57_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-09-29
I continuously appreciate this song, I am right now fighting racism, and its very difficult sometimes you just can't understand why people choose to be ignorant. I would love to know if I choose to make a video presentation can I please use this song. It truly is a blessing. Kerrie (kerrieramdath_AT_gmail_DOT_com) 2008-09-29
Thank You, Kerrie for your kind words. Don and Bob 2008-09-26
A lullaby of hope and praise and comforting to difficulties faced throughout life. Thank you for this song, sometimes you just need to cleanse the air from all the tension and the song is filled with the sincerity and tenderness of crying out to the Lord thank you, it helps. Kerrie 2008-09-26
Thanks Joyce, we really appreciate your kind words. I wrote this song early in starting my walk with our lord. Prayers and blessings to your family. Thank you, Don and Bob Don 2008-09-26
WOW! Everyone is asleep so I couldn't play the music only read it. I just finished the devotion when Paul and Silas were imprisoned and how they sang songs of praise. I googled songs of praise and your site came up. Our family is in a very dark hour and the words were the praise we needed to give God who has and will sustain us. He will break this chain of sorrow and Lead us to a new tomorrow!!! joyce (frye1_AT_charter_DOT_net) 2008-09-26
Thanks Marilyn, I contacted Bob and see that you have made contact. Thanks for your support and lovely comments!! Don Don Shafer (hotbass57_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-09-24
Thank you so much sir! I'm very excited to have it. I'm planning to ask a male churchmate sing the melody and I'll sing the second voice. My email is mar_minlib@yahoo.com. You are blessing!SALAMAT PO ULIT!(Thank you once again!) Marilyn 2008-09-23
Hi Marilyn - Don and I thank you for your beautiful compliments ; )) I do have the accompaniment track (music without vocals) for this song as well as the other songs here at Songs Of Praise. Send me your email and I will send you the mp3's you want. In Faith, Bob (xanatron_AT_msn_DOT_com) 2008-09-23
I'm grateful for your website. Thanks for being so generous in sharing your music. This song is one of my favorites. I love the melody and lyrics. It makes my heart cry out loud whenever i listen to it. I've been singing some of your songs in our church. I hope I can get the music score or accompaniment track of this for I know it will greatly bless them as well. Salamat (Thank you)! Marilyn, 25 Philippines (marsaralar_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-09-22
the words say it all. thanks 2008-06-28
Irene, thank you very much. I wrote these lyrics shortly after being saved. I'm still new in my walk with our Lord. But I to, believe in these lyrics. Again Thank You, Don and Bob 2008-06-26
I came by this song 'by accident' and I am really touched by it! This is exactly how I am feeling today. I believe these are the kind of songs the church needs, instead of more and more 'worship'. I think this is the kind of worship that the Lord desires: an open heart willing to change and be able to serve Him! Irene (i_DOT_meijer_AT_filternet_DOT_nl) 2008-06-25
This is so beautiful it truly ministered to me.God bless Diane Diane (Ariseandshine4jesus_AT_msn_DOT_com) 2008-06-06
Hi Sue - thank you for the compliments on our song ; )) I believe the administrator of Songs Of Praise is going to create a new CD with "Footprints In The Sand" on it. Until then, you can download this mp3. Have a wonderful Sunday - Bob and Don 2008-04-27
Judy, God Bless you and your Grandson. Thank you for your wonderful comments about our song. Blessings Don and Bob 2008-04-26
This is really special as my grandson Howard Barquero has been saved he is 5yrs he really loves this song and he really wants to follow Jesus and have a whole new life with the Lord and he is an inspiration for all of judy Guess (JudyGuess12_AT_Yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-04-25
Hi Bob.My favorite song-Footprints.Goes right into my heart. What album is it on so I can but it?I not only need it ALL the time,I have a sister who is having a very hard and stressful problem she is dealing with.Please pray for her,please.God bless.Sue. sue lawler (windemere_AT_insightbb_DOT_com) 2008-04-17
God Bless you Madhu - your friend and his mother have found a true friend in you. I am deeply honored that this song has provided spiritual comfort to you and those in their time of need. It is a pleasure working with Don - he is a fine musician and lyricist. A Blessed Easter to all - Bob Forbes 2008-03-22
Dear Madhu, I read your comment and did say a prayer for her. Thanks so much for your kind words. I wrote these lyrics a couple of years ago after hearing a sermon by my pastor. Bob who's a great friend and wonderful musician, really brought these words to life. Thanks once again Don 2008-03-20
Praise God! my friends mom is now "out of danger". He is Life giving GOD. Healing JESUS. When I listen to this song. I hold on these lyrics and prayed. "Help break this chain of sorrow Lead us to a new tomorrow Your healing touch indeed It changes lives in need" Wonderful words... God Bless all who are working with your SPIRIT in this music team. Madhu 2008-03-20
I heard this song, when i am praying for my friend's mom's healing. As he is fighting with her life, whoever reads these comments... please you also pray for her. madhu 2008-03-19
THIS SONG REALLY HITS MY HEART. i WAS REALLY DEPRESSED WHEN i HEARD THIS SONG. I AM SO GLAD I HAEARD THIS SONG AT THE RIGHT MOMENT. GOD BLESS YALL. FOR OUR LORD IS HERE. JUDY GUESS (JUDYGUESS12_AT_YAHOO_DOT_COM) 2008-02-19
Love the melody and the lyrics. Beautiful song in which to worship Our Lord! Thank You.  Sandra Sipe (sandrasipe_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-01-30
wow wow wow the lyrics are truly inspiring. i cant wait to see the music score for it. God Bless Minette (minettev_AT_tsogosun_DOT_com) 2008-01-16
Great song, I also ask when do we get the sheet music so we can play it also. Sherry 2007-12-14
This song came right when I needed it. Thank you my Lord. Janet (trixierose_AT_windstream_DOT_net) 2007-11-26
i really loved the song. GOD IS SO GOOD TO US. GOD BLESS U... ruth (ruthrallos_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-11-16
wow God(Jesus) bless you. million (miliwine_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2007-11-13
What an awesome song well compose and truely written in the word of real praise may true believers around the world lift their hands high in this song of praise Rick (rickoshey_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-11-10
Its wonderful...more people will be blessed through your songs...God Bless In Christ, Charmaine 10-25-2007 2007-10-25
Very well composed and the music fits well with the words. Great job! Suzanne / Canada 2007-10-11
very good jinky (joca_roca_921_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-10-07
When are the musicsheets available? 2007-09-26
ilove this song . from renae 2007-09-22
what can i say JUST BEAUTIFUL , thanks for such an inspirational song carolyn from south carolina 2007-09-18
a very good spiritual song forever m prabhakar (muntimaduguprabhakar_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-09-15
hi guys. i'm happy to see your true talents come out in this super fine work. Loren (oldrocker_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2007-09-01
god is good all the time prince immanuel (prince_elrohi_AT_yahoo_DOT_co_DOT_in) 2007-08-28
Very well done! Inspiring,soothing and gentle really enjoyed it. 2007-08-23
Thanks Bob for a wonderful performance. Don (hotbass57_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2007-08-21