We are now a week into Lent.
I really struggled this year in figuring about what to give up. There were lots of ideas but nothing resonated with me. I am positive that a large part of it was that I am lazy and self-centered and did not want to give up anything that I enjoy. However another reason (excuse?) was that I wanted Lent to really draw me close to God. Often during Lent instead of really making me more aware of God's presence I have just been aware of what I am giving up. Which is a good sign of how self focused I actually am.
Anyway after thinking, praying, I read an article where a lady gave up worry. That's interesting. Then when I was praying I felt God telling me to give up complaining (of course this something that I should give up forever not just for Lent).
So for Lent this year I am giving up complaining - and just just out loud but also in my brain.
And in the past week what I have discovered is that I like to complain.
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Margaret Feinberg has a related theme for Lent: Giving up contempt. Her post today sure struck multiple cords of truth inside me, sigh.
http://www.margaretfeinberg.com/index.php?option=com_wordpress&p=6165&Itemid=5
Wow! Her story really hit me. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Ben, checking in on how your giving up for Lent turned out?
Thanks for asking Peter. I just threw up a post that talks about how Lent was for me this year.
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