Did you know about crosses?

      Did you know that everyone has some kind of cross to bear? People might walk around hiding it really well, but there is a cross. From a simple paper cut to the weariness of a different job to money troubles or a sickness that just won't go away. To numerous are the crosses of everyday life that we each possess.

    The key is bearing all with the joy that it will not last forever. In our struggles to survive and continue the race is where our God is present. We must recognize and hear the promise He has promised everyone, "I am with you always and will protect you wherever you go".

     Faith is a great gift. Not everyone has it or realizes this. We must thank God with Faith, for every struggle we have. For it is in this struggle there is victory. Did you know, one small act of surrender of suffering can benefit the whole world. I always immediately find comfort, even though the pain is still present,  if I offer it up to God. In honor of His most Sacred Wounds, or Mary's Sorrowful Heart, or a loved one or friend who just cannot find relief. Precious roses laid at the feet of God, while on His Throne looking down on us. He might not take our sufferings away right away but we can feel comforted that He is listening and watching. Believe me, it is a great joy to our souls to know this. He will never give us more than we can bear. I have seen many people with great crosses to bear, seem to go on towards tomorrow with a joy that is unexplainable. The pain of heart, soul or being still exists, but somehow a light is surrounding them. This can come from their own surrender or the surrender of one's offering of their pain for them. No surrender is too small. No surrender should be in vain. Only pride keeps the intention from going full circle. We are nothing without God. We have no power unless deemed by the Majesty of our merciful God. Every day we rise and surrender the great and Holy day He has allowed us to live again, and that is blessed by Him who created that day. All praise and honor to you Lord Jesus Christ. 

     Fill your mind with hope and surrender and faith and do not feed on the pomps of despair and worry. Let the world know you are a warrior. A warrior in God's Holy Army. An Army that is as vast and deep as the oceans and numbered more than the grains of sands on a beach.