I was brought up Catholic but have not been attending the Catholic church for some years now. I have nothing against it, but I just seem to learn more at other Bible-believing churches. I had almost forgotten what Lent was all about until it was explained by "Sister Lynn" today. I'm sure she wouldn't mind if I shared how she answered the question someone asked:
"What is Lent?"
SisterLynn: "Lent is the 40 days preceding Easter. It begins today. It is a way to enter into Jesus' 40 days in the desert as we prepare to accompany him to the cross and Resurrection at Easter. We often "give things up" in order to purify our hearts and minds. It is a good time to assess and see what unhealthy habits have crept in and try to amend them. It can also be a time to forego something we enjoy in order to help us learn to overcome our own willfulness and to curb our desires. Our "sufferings" in these small ways will enhance and add to our celebration of Easter when all is made new and we can enjoy those things we have given up. For Lent I am not eating between meals and I trying to practice more meekness."
I will be back before the night ends to tell you what I am giving up. I hadn't thought about it until I read her answer. Thank you, Holy Spirit for touching me through her comment.
Have you considered giving something up?
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I began a Daniel Fast today and am going to read a chapter of Proverbs a day along w/ Scriptures for Sisters reading...were you overjoyed to reach Deuteronomy???
I like adding things to disciplines, more than sacrifice. I do love being in the Word, and think I am being prompted to serve in a different capacity. Praying for a very contemplative time meaningful for each of us.
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