So, I will simply ask you a question. An easy one. Promise.
Are you giving up anything for Lent? If so, are you willing to share?
I'll go first.
I am going to give up being prideful! No, I wish that I could, but I am human and that's something I have to die to daily. But, I CAN try to be focused on this and strive to "be less of me and more of Him." That's a huge leap of faith. But, with prayer and staying focused on this, God can do a big work in my heart if I am willing to step aside. One thing that I have done--and this is through much prayer--is getting up and spending time with God before running. Not after! I am trying to put Him first. It's all about Him.
Happy Lent!
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Does sanity count?
No, seriously, I'm going to give up some of my time each day to focus more on other people. I know that sounds simplistic and something that I should be doing everyday, but as of late, I've grown rather selfish with my time. I'm way too busy, and I need to put some firm parameters around my life. I need to protect those things I hold most sacred...
My relationship with Jesus. My family. My friends. In that order; everything else is just plain filler.
Love you, friend.
peace~elaine
I haven't officially done anything for Lent, but I was just caught up in a scripture reading last week that started in Philippians 2. When they got to v. 3: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." I thought to myself: "If I could get a handle on that, most of my battles would be over."
I love elaine's quest for sanity, too.
I really had not thought about it. My best learning memory of lent is when I gave up wearing pants....that may not seem like a big deal to you, but trust me, girlfriend..it is HUGE for this girl. I learned so much that year...through my journey with the LORD.
Blessings, andrea
You are beautiful...fun..and funny! Have a great weekend!
So sorry about that post. It usually happens to me on the FAFSA student aid form! Once your kids are in college you will understand this one! I have never given up anything for Lent(not Methodist) but I was listening to Nancy DeMoss the other day, and thinking that there is so much that I should be giving up. Someone said sanity and that could possibly be going soon. Just kidding! I am trying to give up sweets, or at least limit them in a major way. I need to get back to more healthy choices, and this is my firt move. I need to be taking better care of this temple, and I just hope my kids are not bringing a birthday cake this weekend. Could be a big possibility, so I would have to have some, but so far I have not. I would like to better discipline myself to not giving in to the flesh. I am doing the BM Bible study, A Womans Heart Gods Dwelling Place, and it is a very personal and convicting study, so possibly some other things I will be doing to spend concentrating time in focusing on the Lord and what He has done for me. Have a blessed weekend! Jackie
I've never done Lent before, but last month I did do the no sugar thing. It was hard the first week or more, but after that, it got easier. And then about 3 weeks in, I didn't think about it anymore. I'm trying to get that mind frame back again.
About your post... yours doesn't automatically save? As a draft? Or were you typing in a document and then you copy and paste into blogspot?
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