Daily Encouragement For April 02:

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. "You told me to take up my
cross, but 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 far against a
wall. "I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered.

And the Lord replied, "My son, that is the cross you just brought in."

When the cross of life seems to hard to bare, it helps to look around and see what
crosses other people bare. You may consider yourself far more fortunate
than you imagined.

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 there,

to help you carry your cross.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30.