You cannot run with lots of baggage
Do you watch those sappy movies where someone gets off a plane, drops their suitcases and runs into the arms of their love? It is so touching isn’t it?
In real life we all carry around baggage; our past problems, emotions, bitterness, hurts. We all have them. Why are some people are able to lay down their suitcases and move on with a successful life while others drag them everywhere they go?
I think it is a multi-step process:
- First you have to admit that you have baggage
- Second, you have to make a conscious decision to separate with your baggage. To some of us, that old bag has become a form of security and letting go means opening ourselves up to the same hurt
- Third, Once you have made the decision, you actually have to let go
- Fourth, You can’t pick it back up
- Fifth, Every day, you consciously leave it behind….it is hard, but each day it gets easier
- One day, you realize you didn’t even think about that old bag
I am sure there is a lot of success in your future. What bags are holding you back? Put them down and run!!! A better future awaits!!
Agreed… but experience had taught me that for certain baggage, no matter how hard you try, you need someone to help you put it down. I am glad that I have found in Jesus that faithful and strong friend who has helped me put several bagages … and counting.
Thanks for your inspirational stories and advices.
Flo