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A 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."


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          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."


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          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.


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          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."


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          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.

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Art by John Bell
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