My Cross

A quote by Catherine:

Endeavor to make my cross like His in some way-by silence.

We have all heard the story of the person who was tired of carrying his cross and asked the Lord to allow him to pick out one that would fit better. The Lord took him to a room of crosses and he had to choose. Some were too long, too short, too heavy, etc. Finally he found one that fit just right and he chose that one. Lo and behold, it was the same one he complained about in the first place!

We have also heard of the phrase, "There, but by the grace of God, go I." Each of us is given our cross to bear. For some it may seen very heavy and for others it seems they sail through life. What is your cross like today? Is it one of too much to do? Is it loneliness? Is it stress at work? Is it a failed relationship? Money problems? School work?

Whatever your cross, endeavor to carry it in the manner of Jesus, in silence, fully cognizant of its weight and the implications it has on who you are, and what you are doing. Let silence, instead of complaining, be your motto today.

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