The cross is a very recognizable symbol of our faith. In Luke 9:23 Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow me."
Each one of us is challenged to carry our own cross. It is both a symbol of victory over sin and death and at times a difficult reality of our daily lives as disciples. But what is the best way to carry our cross? Here is what I have discovered on my quest. Place the intersection of the the two beams on your strongest shoulder. For when you struggle and look for help in this endeavor, as you look up you will encounter God the Father, and when you look to one side you will encounter God the Son, and when you turn your head to the other side you will encounter God the Holy Spirit. It is at the intersection of the Trinity that your cross will be the easiest to bear. Be careful not to drag your cross behind you, because your strength must come from the power of the Trinity. Call out their names as you take each step and listen to Their Voice as they guide you. When you carry your cross on your shoulder the Presence of the Trinity surrounds you, when you drag it behind you, you must turn your eyes and heart backwards and it may cause you to stumble. My friends let us continue our quest being very mindful how difficult some crosses are to carry and let us pray for strength for ourselves and for those who are struggling.
-Susan
Each one of us is challenged to carry our own cross. It is both a symbol of victory over sin and death and at times a difficult reality of our daily lives as disciples. But what is the best way to carry our cross? Here is what I have discovered on my quest. Place the intersection of the the two beams on your strongest shoulder. For when you struggle and look for help in this endeavor, as you look up you will encounter God the Father, and when you look to one side you will encounter God the Son, and when you turn your head to the other side you will encounter God the Holy Spirit. It is at the intersection of the Trinity that your cross will be the easiest to bear. Be careful not to drag your cross behind you, because your strength must come from the power of the Trinity. Call out their names as you take each step and listen to Their Voice as they guide you. When you carry your cross on your shoulder the Presence of the Trinity surrounds you, when you drag it behind you, you must turn your eyes and heart backwards and it may cause you to stumble. My friends let us continue our quest being very mindful how difficult some crosses are to carry and let us pray for strength for ourselves and for those who are struggling.
-Susan
