Jesus receives his cross

Station Two

– Jesus receives his cross –

Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on Calvary. You knew it wouldn’t be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just the same.

Sometimes we feel like we’re not appreciated. Sometimes we feel as if we accept more responsibility than we need to. We can feel sorry for ourselves, even though the crosses others carry are much larger than our own. In our self-pity, we don’t reach out to help.

Help us remember and pray for those whose problems are more severe than our own. When we’re tempted to complain, help us remember Jesus and the cross He carried for us.

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Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.