he 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 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. > > >Funny how you can send a thousand 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread > > >like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, > > >people think twice about sharing. > > >FUNNY, ISN'T IT? Are you laughing? Are you thinking? Spread the Word and > > >give thanks to the Lord for He is GOOD! > > > |