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 this weight, just place your cross inside this room, Then open that door, and pick out any cross you wish."
The young man was filled with relief. "Thank you, Lord, " he sighed. 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."
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When life's problems seem overwhelming... it helps to look around and see what other people are having to cope with.