When it comes to Lent, I’ve really swayed back and forth in the last ten years. It’s been pretty typical for me to give up something for Lent. For example:
· Stop biting my nails
· No pop
· No beer
· No meat
· Working out more
These are all good things but they really sound more like New Year’s Resolutions. When I was tempted to drink a Diet Coke, I didn’t think about Jesus. And isn’t that the point?
This year, I’d like to do something more because that’s one relationship that I’d like to improve in my life. I want to do something that will bring me closer and will be more meaningful to that relationship. Here are my ideas so far:
· Go to church each week
· Volunteer more
· Pray daily
· Do a daily devotional
· Read a few books about being a Christian (I’m currently reading Blue Like Jazz)
· If I were really ambitious, I could think of 40 special things to do each day (i.e. pray for someone, call someone, volunteer, go to church, etc.)
Is there something that you typically do for Lent?
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