Today is Ash Wednesday...the start of the Christian season of lent. Traditionally, it is the time to "give up" things. No, it's time to do good things for you neighbor, forgive those who you don't want to forgive, to show a little self discipline in your life. The 40 days of Lent also mirror the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert- when He was tempted. His temptation is a model for us...we easily fall and are tempted. Seek God and be forgiven. I look forward to Lent...a time of spiritual renewal and meditation. It does not have to be as rigid as back in the day. I remember my classmates saying how our class was going to give up doing homework for Lent. Of course, our teachers would give us a look...and silently pray for guidance, patience and understanding! Now, about the no meat on Fridays during Lent...
Today is Ash Wednesday...the start of the Christian season of lent. Traditionally, it is the time to "give up" things. No, it's time to do good things for you neighbor, forgive those who you don't want to forgive, to show a little self discipline in your life. The 40 days of Lent also mirror the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert- when He was tempted. His temptation is a model for us...we easily fall and are tempted. Seek God and be forgiven. I look forward to Lent...a time of spiritual renewal and meditation. It does not have to be as rigid as back in the day. I remember my classmates saying how our class was going to give up doing homework for Lent. Of course, our teachers would give us a look...and silently pray for guidance, patience and understanding! Now, about the no meat on Fridays during Lent...
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