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I received this in my email today and thought what an apt illustration it was of God custom designing our particular 'crosses' because He knows what will get us to that point of 'lacking nothing.'See what happens when we try to take shortcuts?
James 1:2-4 [NIV Version]-
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize
It is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we can't.
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine, after the rain....
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But God's always ready, to answer your call....
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
A word from His lips, can calm every fear...
But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light...
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above,
To give you His grace, and send you His love...
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
[****No Author was stated, so I hope I'm not violating anyone's copyright here. If anyone knows, please let me know ASAP, so I can give proper credit. Thank you.]
[****No Author was stated, so I hope I'm not violating anyone's copyright here. If anyone knows, please let me know ASAP, so I can give proper credit. Thank you.]
(*Reposting from 2008 to participate in Faith Barista's writing prompt for today "Your Cross" with the JamWithMeThursdays link.)
12 comments:
HI Sita!
My weight loss Bible study group just discussed this very thing last week. A gal asked what it means to "Bear our cross". I'm going to pass this on to her if you don't mind.
Thanks Sita!
Have a great weekend.
love,
Lelia
Oh, and I loved your comment you left on my blog. I just love your heart! :)
Awesome message! The little cartoon tells it all....
What a wonderful message! My friend, Lelia, emailed me and told me to check out your blog! I am in her weight loss group and we were just discussing this topic of "bearing one's cross" last week! This is a great illustration and one that will stick in my mind! Thank you for sharing it with your friends! Because of you they can bless others and I am one who has been blessed! Thank you! Happy Easter -- what an awesome Savior we serve!!! Jacki Kment
Hi Jacki, so glad the illustration lent insight. If you want me to forward the email with the entire 12 clips, just email me at trinisita@hotmail.com. Be blessed.
~Sita~
I love this illustration! Too often, I just want the calm passage. But I am so thankful that He knows exactly what I need. Even the trials I need!
Blessings!
Kimberly
I too, loved the illustration! how often I ask for my cross to be lighter somehow...but to my great loss!! Thanks for sharing truth!
Love you, Lily
"We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize
It is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we can't."
I love this. It's so hard, sometimes impossible, to see that in the middle of a trial. I'm thankful for the times afterward that the Lord shows me what the purpose was. For some, though, I think I'll have to wait until I'm face-to-face with Him to find out!
Thank you, Sita. I was just looking at these illustrations recently. So powerful. God knows exactly what cross we need to draw us closer to Him, doesn't He? This last line is especially encouraging to me today - "God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage."
Great post Sita......love the cross carrying cartoon..and the powerful statement of truth in brings.
Hi Trudy, Melissa and Renee,
I found that cartoon depiction quite profound as well. We have to trust that God knows what "crosses" we each need to cross over into freedom.
Blessings to you all :)
What a powerful cartoon! And how true it is! It is only God and God alone that knows what we need...
What an amazing and unique post! :)
Stopping by from Bonnie's today.
Welcome Krista and thank you. It is a comfort to know that He knows.
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