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Behind the Scenes: How to Be Ok – Without the Fancy Baggage

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WHAT IS THE “BEHIND THE SCENES” LINK UP? 

Social media and online relationships can make us feel like everyone else has it all together. We’re edited, proof-read, Pinterest-perfect versions of ourselves  (or so some might think!) when – in reality? There is an unfinished pile of laundry around the corner. That cute toddler smiling for the camera just had a massive meltdown seconds ago. That yummy breakfast-for-dinner you just showed us on Instagram? It’s because the cat licked the chicken that was supposed to be for dinner. 

“Behind the Scenes” is a fun link up where we show those photos – but tell the real story behind them. The sneak peek behind the scenes, a look past the edges of the photo to the real life behind it. Read more here!

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one” — C.S. Lewis

Friend? Can I whisper something to you? You aren’t alone. I might not know exactly what you’re going through, or where life has taken you. I might not be able to know how you got to this place where you need to say “I’m Okay Where I Am”…but I know this. You aren’t alone, and you will be ok.

I didn’t think I would be ok. Several months ago everything fell apart. I lost what was comfortable, what was secure and what I thought was guaranteed. I had all of these worldly promises packed neatly into sparkly, fancy suitcases that I carried with me everywhere. An impressive title, a salary that funded my weekly trips to Target, job descriptions and responsibilities all ready to be unpacked in casual conversation.

I thought holding tightly onto that luggage meant that I was on my way, that I had “made it” and could rest in knowing that my family would never be in need. What God revealed to me was that no matter how cute, how sparkly, how designer the package – at the end of the day, it was still…baggage. And it did nothing to glorify Him as I used to it show off myself and my abilities.

So He took it away.

I know this is a little different from my usual “Behind the Scenes” post – but in a way, it’s still the story of God’s redeeming work in my life, very much behind the scenes. My amazing friend Stacey has written a beautiful book, “Being Okay With Where You Are” – and I’m honored to be guest posting at her space today. Will you go over after you link up & read the rest of my story? 


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  1. Karrilee Aggett says

    Oh girl… I love this! I love seeing you come to this conclusion… this realization! Love this: “What God revealed to me was that no matter how cute, how sparkly, how designer the package – at the end of the day, it was still…baggage.” (and I know how you love sparkly!) 😉

  5. Kimberly Thompson says

    Those words could be my own. Such a reminder that we are not alone 🙂 It’s funny sometimes that when He strips all the comforts away, we find the most amazing things underneath. I am thankful for my lost baggage 🙂 Thankful you shared your too!