The Cross

The young man was at the end of his rope. Seeing no way out, he dropped to
his knees in prayer. "Lord, I can't go on," he said.
I have too heavy a cross to bear."  The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't
bear its weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then, open
that other door and pick out any cross you wish."
The man was filled with relief.  Thank you, Lord, he sighed,and he
 did as he was told.  Upon entering the other door, he saw many
crosses,some so
large the tops were not visible. Then, he spotted a tiny cross against a
far wall.
"I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered.  And the Lord replied,
    My son, that is the cross you just brought in."

When life's problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around
and see what other people are coping with.  You may consider yourself
far more fortunate than you imagined.
YOUR CROSS

Whatever your cross, whatever your pain.
There will always be sunshine after the rain.
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall,
But God's always there to answer your call.



Jan Ross
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http://focusontheword.com
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"For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand.  I had rather be a
doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of
wickedness."  (Psalm 84:10)