HOW TO CARRY YOUR CROSS EVERYDAY

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something.


I have been reading up on Spiritual Dryness for I suspect this to be the reason why I have been so lukewarm and disturbed for the last few months. The site Timeless Truths hit the nail on the head;


Spiritual dryness is sometimes the result of attachment to the world. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”* Unless we live by the Bible, we cannot be spiritual. A little affection for the things of earth robs the soul of spiritual life. In this matter Satan is an excellent reasoner. He will suggest that your desires are only for the glory of God; that you have no affection for the worldly object, but desire it only for God’s glory.


Spiritual dryness may be the result of sloth. “Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep.”* Spiritual idleness soon results in spiritual dryness. That sophism of Satan’s, “No time for prayer,” is very dangerous. Any neglect of spiritual devotion must result in lukewarmness.


I confess, I have been relenting to carry my crosses because it's getting too heavy and too many to bear. There lies my biggest mistake so I guess I had to learn my lesson. I wanted a quick fix, an easy way out and it didn't matter what it will cost me as long as I get relief and rest from my problems. But instead of solving them, I dug myself deeper into the pit I have created.  


But then God one day whispered this to me:

Dear Wenko,

Your blessings are burdens.  Your burdens are blessings.  Both are one and the same thing.  So if I were you, I'd just call all of them blessings.

Excited for you,
God

P.S. Do you want a glass that's half-empty or half-full, Wenko?  It's really up to you.  So say, “None of the above.  I want it overflowing!”

(courtesy of God Whispers Club)

I realized that I can still find something good out of the bad situations that I experience. For during these times, my prayers were the most earnest and fervent. I find that my suffering soul was totally pleading for mercy and love from God. The release of control, e.g. total surrender to God exorcises all my demons and I would then feel refreshed and 
enlightened. Like a heavy burdened has been lifted up from me. 


"Come unto Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30


God knows what's best for us and he is there to save and protect. All we need to do is surrender and have faith. Unfortunately, because of pride and fear, it is very difficult to let go. For the ways of the world are deceiving and seductive. And until we learn to let go, we will never overcome our worries, doubts, fears and anxieties. For we are too weak to carry all our crosses alone, and Jesus is all too willing to help us, only if we let Him.