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. "I have too heavy a cross to bear."
The Lord replied "My son, if you can't bear it's weight, just place your cross inside this room, then open that door and pick out any cross you wish."
The man was filled with relief. "Thank you Lord" he sighed and did as he was told.
Upon entering the other door he saw many crosses, some so large that the tops were not visible. Then he spotted a tiny cross leaning 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".
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