This is nice.... the crosses we bear.

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