What Baggage Will You Check on the Trip?

We all have baggage. Some of us are in denial about the weight of the baggage. Where the baggage came from....what we need to do with it.... and why we have this baggage in the first place. Recently I got to thinking about my baggage. And I have LOTS of baggage and it isn't all bad, detrimental, heavy, or embarassing baggage but I have baggage and it does weigh me down from time to time.



It stifles my relationship with God. It hinders my relationship with others. It prevents me from being who I am -- a child of God with flaws, frailties, joy, peace, hope, love, and a desire to leave the world a better place than I found it.



For some so-called relationships, the fact that I have a large, loving, close-knit family is baggage.

I will always take time to be with and do for my family - no ifs buts and...... it is what it is.



My idependence sometimes creates a problem for those who try to pose their values on me.



Oh yes then there are those heavier bags of debt (yes, yes), bad decisions (true), indecisiveness (sometimes). We all have such bags but the sooner we own up to them and check some of them the better. No need to carry them through the airport of life when they can go under the plane and on to the unclaimed baggage store if we so desire.....



This is just a beginning thought that's been on my mind a long time now.....stay tuned for an update, a follow up, or possibly a book on the topic. Which is still a big bag that I have not let go of yet.... a bag marked procrastination in doing for me, right now..... that is what God insists that I do to move forward with my life.... so yes soon... another chance .... another book.

Are you willing to admit your baggage? Be honest! Baggage comes inherently with the fact that we are not perfect!!! We are human....we make mistakes.... and we learn. So what baggage will you check on the trip? What will you let go from the past???? And what baggage is it that
lights up your life that you will treasure, value and keep in clear sight for continued joy, peace
and happiness?