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Your Cross to Bear, by Doug Bartlett

5/6/2020

 
He walked through the warehouse doorway carrying the cross on his back.
Pete greets him and asks, “ How may I help you?”
“This cross I’ve been given is way too large and much heavier than I can handle. I’ve tried carrying it through life but it is just too much for me. I’ve seen other people’s crosses and they don’t have this much to bear. “
“Lean your cross against that wall by those other ones and let’s look for one more suitable for you.”
Walking through the winding labyrinth of aisles they disappear into the forest of crosses. They spend hours perusing in the enormous warehouse. There were crosses that were made of massive, heavy beams of timber and some that were so tall they nearly reached the ceiling.
He was about to give up when he spotted one in the corner. He became excited.
“I’ve found it! Finally, I’ve found it! This is perfect. This one is made for me. I’ll be able to manage this one just fine. Thank you so much Pete.”
“But Sir,” Pete exclaimed, “ this is the one you came in with.”
Sue Clayton
5/6/2020 08:03:53 am

Looks like we can never offload our own crosses; we're destined to them through life ever hopeful their burden will get lighter.

Doug
5/6/2020 04:54:53 pm

Very nicely said. Thank you, Sue.

Jim link
5/6/2020 03:42:40 pm

The yearn to trade for another's troubles universal; the realization that our own cross is the one to bear an enlightenment.
Nicely done, Doug
Jim

Doug
5/6/2020 04:52:51 pm

The grass seems to be greener on the other side but usually isn't. Thanks for the comment Jim.

Mike B
5/6/2020 06:06:13 pm

Yes, it seems best, just to play the game of life with the cards that we’ve been dealt.
Nice job Doug!!!

Doug
6/6/2020 03:19:16 am

Thanks for the read and comment Mike.

Chuck Anderson
6/6/2020 01:23:23 am

Made me think of that saying, "The Gardener is never closer to the branch than when He is pruning it."

Doug
6/6/2020 03:21:01 am

Thank you Chuck for taking time to read and comment.


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