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 its weight, just place your cross
inside this room. Then open that other door and pick out any cross you wish."
The young man was filled with relief. "Thank you Lord," he sighed, and he did
what he was told. Upon entering the other door, he saw many other crosses, some
so large the tops weren't even visible. Then he spotted a tiny cross leaning
against the 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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