T H
E C R O S S
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 door, and pick out any
cross you wish."
The man
was filled with relief.
"Thank you, Lord." he sighed.
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.