Most of us do not think twice about throwing out our rubbish. It takes little imagination to picture a dwelling where rubbish is allowed to pile up. But when it comes to managing our mental space, many are not so disciplined, and instead allow unclean thoughts, impure desires, and fruitless worry to fill their minds. This is why Peter describes those of us who seek to follow Jesus as “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Unlike non-believers, we have a place to take our mental rubbish. Jesus knows the mental battles we may face and longs to be included in them by us. Until then He is limited in what He can do to help. He certainly cares, but He will not force Himself upon our mind. Rather, He waits for us to bring our troubles and concerns to Him. We must therefore choose whether to discard our psychological refuse, by bringing it to Him, or let it build up and suffocate our thinking. If you have never had a conversation with Jesus about your cares, this is a good day to start. Picture Him with you and then imagine Him speaking to you, just as you would imagine someone else that you know. Share your concerns and then be still, actively listening for His reply. Imagine Him giving you an answer. You may continue your conversation for as long as you need to. Don’t stop until you have cast all your care upon Him.