To suffer such faceless, seemingly random cruelty ... can make you beg for a lighter burden.But if you’re strong enough, it can also make you ask God for broader shoulders; shoulders broad enough to bear not only your own burdens, but the burdens of others; shoulders broad enough to shield those who need shelter the most.
I'd, however, like to propose a third option: Those of us who beg for a lighter burden daily who'd use the freed-up shoulders to "shield those who need shelter the most."
Just saying.
I think I am pretty broad-shouldered, broad enough to help others even.
But outside family and a few friends, I am rarely asked to shoulder anything that isn't related to my "random cruelty."
2 comments:
So are you saying you want me to ask you to do more stuff? Ok, I mean if you insist. ;)
xxoo
ejd
"Outside of family ..." I said. Just kidding; lay it on me
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