A Cross

On my living room wall, I have a collection of crosses I have picked up on my travels. Some crosses speak to me and I just have to have it, or I have been given crosses as gifts. Since I am trying to down size I made up my mind to not add anymore crosses to my collection.

Yesterday my decision wavered when I saw beautiful crosses at the Western Stock Show. Unusual and unique crosses drew me closer to the display. I debated with myself on whether I needed another cross. I walked away. I returned to the crosses. I watched other people buying crosses. I decided to move away and look at other displays. Yet, the turquoise cross was in my mind. It was small and it was only ten dollars. One more cross would look great on the wall of crosses. I returned to the booth and purchased the cross!

Not only did I get the leather looking cross which to me represents my faith, but I also received a card letting me know that I should always look ahead, stay open and welcome whatever lies around the bend!  

I love my new addition to the wall. Though seeing the many crosses for sale, I would have liked a few more!

A cross reminds me of a few things. Christ's ultimate gift to me, memories of my travels, and there is a warm feeling as if the two arms of the cross are reaching to hug me.

"Only in the Cross of Christ

will we receive power when

we are powerless. We will

find strength when we are weak. 

We will experience hope when 

our situation is hopeless. Only in

the cross is there peace for 

our troubled hearts."

Michael Youssef