A CROSS TO BEAR

A young man was at the end of his rope and 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!" then 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 if you look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself far more fortunate than you imagined.