{"id":2611,"date":"2025-11-14T22:40:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T03:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspirationallaroundme.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/14\/exceeding-the-carry-on-size-limit-for-this-trip\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T22:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T03:40:53","slug":"exceeding-the-carry-on-size-limit-for-this-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspirationallaroundme.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/14\/exceeding-the-carry-on-size-limit-for-this-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Exceeding the carry-on size limit for this trip."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ever had a trip planned and you forgot to read and understand the carry-on baggage size limits set by TSA? Did you make it to the airport before you thought about the restrictions and prohibited items or were you so focused on the destination or the flight itself you forgot to prepare for the trip? Carry-on bags must not exceed 22x14x9 inches (including handles and wheels) and must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this beautiful Fall evening, I want you to think about your personal journey called life. And as you think about your journey think about how many trips\/destinations you have planned whether it be an actual trip, dreams and goals, weight loss journey, etc. what items did you have to omit in order to move forward, board the plane, train, or bus\u2026did you have to drop a prohibited or restricted item before you traveled or did you have to remove some things from your \u201cluggage\u201d to continue the journey? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some of you may be thinking about physical items as it pertains to carry-on baggage (I.e. batteries, knives, guns, liquids, lighters, snacks, etc.) I want you to think briefly about characteristics, emotions, old hurt, past mistakes, and things of that nature that you had to learn how to effectively let go or manage in order to not \u201cexceed the limit.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was it freeing to drop those old habits, past hurt, insecurities, etc.? Did you feel like your load had been lightened? Or maybe you are a crossroads currently while on this journey called life and are doing some soul searching and are actively figuring out whats good and what needs to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well God dropped this thought in my spirit last night as I was on the way home from getting the boys from the basketball game that before I prepare to walk into this next chapter in life (while on this journey) that it was time for me to do something productive and restorative for me to have better results while I\u2019m isolating to deepen my relationship with God and heal until I reach the destination called shalom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes we want to enter our \u201cwinning season\u201d before we have properly completed our pruning, shedding, death, and rebirth. We might have opened the doors of those areas but because of the extra carry-on baggage that exceeded the size limit you missed your flight, your trip got delayed, or you allowed the enemy to make you think that particular destination got cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My brothers and sisters I\u2019m here to tell you that God\u2019s promise in Matthew 11:28-30 will have you on point, refreshed, and in perfect peace. You won\u2019t be sitting at the terminal mad because you missed your flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCome to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.\u201d
\u201cTake my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
\u201cFor my yoke is easy and My burden is light.\u201d

Matthew 11:28-30<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
God saw you growing tired, He saw your weary soul, He saw that you had so many \u201cprohibited and restricted items\u201d that emotionally TSA wouldn\u2019t let you board your plane. He told you to put down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n