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. Perhaps you may
stumble, perhaps even fall,
But God's always ready to answer your call.
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
A word from His lips can calm every fear.
Your sorrows may linger throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish at dawn's early light.
The Savior is waiting somewhere above,
To give you His grace and send you His love.
God always sends rainbows after the rain.
" And what did we gain? A new life, with purpose, meaning and constant progress, and all the contentment and fulfillment that comes from such growth."
(Al-Anon's Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions,Step 3. pg 21)
