Nobody is given a larger cross than he can bear
I just remembered a story my mom once told me.
A man prayed to God, because he couldn't cope with his burden anymore; the cross was too heavy to carry. Please God, please lift this cross from me and give me a smaller one.
And God answered... come, my son. I will let you choose your own cross.
They walked together through an alley, and there were big, dark crosses on the side of the road. Finally they came across one that was considerably smaller.
I will pick this, God! the man heaved a sigh of relief; this one i can carry.
Take this and go in peace, my son. This cross was yours all along...
Maybe it's true.
*no picture this time :)
A man prayed to God, because he couldn't cope with his burden anymore; the cross was too heavy to carry. Please God, please lift this cross from me and give me a smaller one.
And God answered... come, my son. I will let you choose your own cross.
They walked together through an alley, and there were big, dark crosses on the side of the road. Finally they came across one that was considerably smaller.
I will pick this, God! the man heaved a sigh of relief; this one i can carry.
Take this and go in peace, my son. This cross was yours all along...
Maybe it's true.
*no picture this time :)
posted by Karin at 15:46
6 Comments:
Maybe we don't yet understand our strengths enough to carry them well?
I do agree with that. We can handle a lot more than we think.
Happy Christmas Karen ... to you and yours. Blessings for a safe and happy New Year as well. Hugs.
A very happy new year to you, beautiful Karen! All the best- may all your dreams come true and may you always find enough new ones to keep you going... Much love, B.
Happy New Year Karen ... wherever you are. Wishing you well for 2007.
Hello Karin, how are you? Hope you're well and things are moving into the right direction for you... Miss you. Love, Bettina
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