Choose Your Cross

A young man was at the end of his rope, seeing no way out, dropped to
his knees in prayer.  "Lord, I can't go on," he said.  "I have too heavy of
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 door, 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.  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 help you through it all.