These are stories meant to illustrate, teach and communicate important moral, ethical and spiritual lessons. These stories help to simplify complex life situations, thereby imparting the wisdom, concepts and lessons conveyed by the stories.

Count Your Blessings

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 it's weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then open another door and pick any cross you wish."

The man was filled with relief. "Thank you, Lord," he sighed, and did as he was told. As he looked around the room he saw many different crosses; some so large the tops were not visible. Then he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall.

"I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered. And the Lord replied, "My son, that's the cross you brought in."

The Lesson:

Remember that in this world, every one goes through different challenging issues, difficult situations, tough trials, rough and trying times at one point or the other.

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."- John 16:33 (NIV)

Here is the Good-News: Christ has overcome for you all the trials that my come your way in the journey of life. And God will neither put on you any trial (of your faith) nor allow the enemy put on you any temptation or burden beyond that which we are able to bear.

Therefore REJOICE Allelujah! because YOU have the victory and shall overcome every trial, trouble, temptation that may come on your way.

"The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."- 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)

Comments

[Joe]

I had never heard that story before. What a message!

Good post!

[Cinder]

This is such a powerful reminder to keep strong in our hearts always! Always remembering that He never leaves our side and is always with us through everything. It's the hugest blessing...His love truly is amazing.

[pia]

i am so encouraged, akinola. thank you for reminding me of these things. i believe this is not an accident that i came over your site. this is exactly part of God's plan.

God bless!