Tomorrow is the first day of Lent. I've actually always been fascinated with Lent and feel like it's a great practice to give 40 days to re-focus and re-direct your life. The problem with Lent comes when people just see it as a to-do on their checklist rather than a learning/growing experience that can be started at anytime of the year.
I will be participating in Lent this year. Lent runs for 40 days. The 40 day count begins on Ash Wednesday (tomorrow) and ends 40 days later (not counting Sundays).
I've made a goal to give up something for 40 days, and add in something for 40 days.
Giving up: Soda. Diet sodas have turned into a major problem for me. I need them. I want them. Yet they are SO bad for my body. Starting tomorrow, no soda for 40 days. It's honestly going to be tough. But I know it's a battle worth fighting.
Adding in (Spiritual): Daily scripture study. Bryan and I have started reading the Old Testament and my goal is for us to not miss a day.
Adding in (Temporal): Exercise for 30 minutes daily (except Sundays). My body needs it. My mind needs it. 40 days. I can do it!
Join in with me if you want to! 40 days is not too long, and not too short, so I'm going to give it a go! :)
I will be participating in Lent this year. Lent runs for 40 days. The 40 day count begins on Ash Wednesday (tomorrow) and ends 40 days later (not counting Sundays).
I've made a goal to give up something for 40 days, and add in something for 40 days.
Giving up: Soda. Diet sodas have turned into a major problem for me. I need them. I want them. Yet they are SO bad for my body. Starting tomorrow, no soda for 40 days. It's honestly going to be tough. But I know it's a battle worth fighting.
Adding in (Spiritual): Daily scripture study. Bryan and I have started reading the Old Testament and my goal is for us to not miss a day.
Adding in (Temporal): Exercise for 30 minutes daily (except Sundays). My body needs it. My mind needs it. 40 days. I can do it!
Join in with me if you want to! 40 days is not too long, and not too short, so I'm going to give it a go! :)