Cast your cares upon Him...

One thing that I have realized as I've been processing everything over the last week and a half is that I had things on my mind and issues to sort through before I left, but I pushed them to the back of my mind and tried not to think of them. One of my prayers while I was there was to really be there in mind and body. It worked! The problem is I didn't take the time to work through what I was going through at home. I had a pretty tough year this year and it was not the best idea to push all of that aside. Since being back, I am not only feeling raw feelings of all types, I'm also dealing with the baggage I went on the trip with. I have the most incredible friends who I know are praying for me and who God has placed specifically in my life for this season of my life. I'm realizing more and more that God knows what He's doing and that He will never leave me. He loves me more than words can express and that's the most incredible feeling ever! I want my heart and mind to be so lost in Him that I feel complete and utter contentment with Him leading my life.
This piece of wood was something I saw one of the first days and it hasn't left my mind since then. It's been a constant reminder to trust in Him above all else and to cast my cares upon Him. Try it! You'll feel the most incredible freedom knowing that your life is completely entrusted to someone who knows you better than you know yourself.