(Idea taken from a comic strip, Author Unknown)
One upon a time, there was a man who had a heavy cross to bear. It was so heavy he prayed that the Lord would give him a saw, so he could cut some of it off. The Lord granted him the request and he sawed the bottom off. He did this several times. One day, he came across a valley. On the other side was a wonderful place. Everyone around him stretched out their crosses and walked across, no problem. So the man laid his cross down, but it wouldn’t fit, it was too short. He was unable to get to the great thing God had in store for him.
This is like our lives. We have burdens that we must carry. We can’t see why we must walk through those things right now, but we must trust that God has our best in mind. It will get us through the valley somewhere down the road and something awesome will be on the other side. We just need to trust God.
James 1:2-4
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
But remember, we aren’t alone:
Matt. 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
And we can help each other:
Gal. 6:2
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
