A Cross To Bear

For all intents and purposes, when speaking of bearing crosses, we think of the literal cross of Christ with a proverbial reference to suffering. Having so said, life gifts us with crosses whether or not we deserved or warranted them. We may build defenses, immunities, and tolerances, but none of such will completely void the crosses we face. Illnesses, diseases, handicaps, losses, rejections, birth defects. We bear our crosses in different ways. Some of us are strong and by God's Grace are able to bear under and carry the load. There are those who refuse to fight when they fall and lie in defeat. Bearing under does not meant we always smile saying, 'Praise the Lord'. Some become 'losers before they even fall, because they have no faith for their crosses. A story is told of a heavy weight champion fighter who was knocked down more than any other fighter in history. He was able to be a champion because 'he always got up'. 110321PSCtest, This Or That, Vol 8, Edward Ibeh Title chosen: 'A Cross To Bear'