Let's be honest, we've only got stuff to give up at Lent because we failed to give it up at New Year...
I came across the quote above this morning whilst I was reading the news online. The same article also said we've 'rebranded it (Lent) as a sort of liturgical Movember, in which we indulge our vanity...'
In our society, I suspect this rings true for many...and I'll be honest it has been like that for me too (If I give up cake and chocolate I might shift those extra few pounds...)
Now, at Lent, I try to do a number of things:
* Read something each day that helps in my preparation for Easter - This year I am reading 'Christ in the Wilderness' - a book by Bishop Stephen Cottrell that reflects on the paintings by Stanley Spencer of Christ's 40 days in the wilderness.)
* Start each day with a positive thought/quote - This year I will post/tweet a song lyric that inspires or fills me with positivity! I'll blog the whole list after Easter Sunday!
* Give up something - Diet Coke for me this year - it has to be a sacrifice and to be honest, may help in losing a few pounds too!
So whatever Lent means to you, however you choose to use it, have a blessed time...47 days to go!
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In our society, I suspect this rings true for many...and I'll be honest it has been like that for me too (If I give up cake and chocolate I might shift those extra few pounds...)
Now, at Lent, I try to do a number of things:
* Read something each day that helps in my preparation for Easter - This year I am reading 'Christ in the Wilderness' - a book by Bishop Stephen Cottrell that reflects on the paintings by Stanley Spencer of Christ's 40 days in the wilderness.)
* Start each day with a positive thought/quote - This year I will post/tweet a song lyric that inspires or fills me with positivity! I'll blog the whole list after Easter Sunday!
* Give up something - Diet Coke for me this year - it has to be a sacrifice and to be honest, may help in losing a few pounds too!
So whatever Lent means to you, however you choose to use it, have a blessed time...47 days to go!
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