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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 ever imagined.

 

 

"After the Rain"

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 from Heaven above,

To give you His grace and show you His love

Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,

God always sends rainbows after the rain

Author Unknown