On the blessing of the Cross

It is written that if we shall die with Christ (and we believe) we shall also live together with Christ (Romans 6:8)

In my struggles, Christ already reigns victor -
In my darkness, Christ is the Light -
In my dying, Christ gives me true Life...

Let me be constantly reminded of the blessing of the Cross.
And even as my anguish intensifies in these days...
let it all be for the reasons God has set apart for me to grow in union with my Beloved...

The chalice is so deep,
and I need the constancy of Christ
in order to persevere in my quest for ultimate union.