The CROSS

A 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 and said, "Thank you Lord," and he did as he
was told.

Upon entering the other room, he saw many crosses; some so large the tops
were not visible. Then, he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall.

"I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered. 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 help you through it all