Usually people talk about what they are going to "give up" for Lent. I have tried that, but since I go right back to it after Easter, what am I really learning?? This year I have decided not to give anything up, but do things differently and find ways to add more God in my life. I am going to try to be nicer to those around me and not get so annoyed at the little things. (Ask Brian, this can happen quite a bit) So, starting today I am not going to get annoyed at small things that don't really matter.
The second part of my Lenten plan is to add more prayer into my day. I will try to find time, even if it is driving somewhere, to thank God for all the good in my life and ask for guidance where I need it the most. I tried to pray before I went to bed every night, but the more tired I was from the day, I realized this didn't work. And I know that I may not always make it in the morning, depending on how I wake up (on my own or by the phone). Therefore, I have made it open. Whenever I find that I have a few extra moments or need the most help getting through the day, that is when I will stop to have my conversation with God.
I am hoping that by choosing not to give something up this season, but change a lifestyle, that this is something I will be able to continue after Easter as well.
I mean only good things could come from being a nicer person who has a stronger relationship with God, right?!
On to the other part of my Catholic duty-fasting and no meat. So far so good. I have only had breakfast-cereal-and it is already 1:30. I will need to eat something more substantial before Sylvan, but nothing big. Then it will be fish for dinner.
I think I am off to a good start this Lent. Happy fasting to all you Christians out there!!
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