Lent

[klewlis]

I know that a lof of us (myself included) aren't Catholic, but I find that a lot of Protestants observe Lent anyway... in the sense that we will often choose something to give up for Lent.

I am giving up fast food. Is anyone else participating?

 

[mbuc]

Is anyone else participating?

Nope.

+1

 

[wvmtnkid]

I know that a lof of us (myself included) aren't Catholic, but I find that a lot of Protestants observe Lent anyway... in the sense that we will often choose something to give up for Lent.

I am giving up fast food. Is anyone else participating?

I observe Lent and this year I have decided to give up watching tv and spend some of that time instead in bible study and reading other books to help my spiritual growth.

And it's going to be hard--I am such a Survivor addict!

 

[brettnolan]

I observe Lent every Friday.

I just throw it away and then put the trap back in the dryer.

 

[DogBluff]

I'm Methodist so yes, I observe lent. I'm giving up my beloved Diet Mountian Dew. It's usually the first thing I have in the morning, and the last thing before I go to bed. I figure that giving this up will not only bring me closer to God, but will prove to be one of the healthiest forty days of my life. Guess it won't be a problem getting ni my eight glasses or water every day!

Good luck to everyone that observes lent! May it be a blessing to you!

 

[Jack_Racz]

I've decided to give up wasting my spare time on the internet and soda's.

 

[mbuc]

I observe Lent every Friday.

I just throw it away and then put the trap back in the dryer.

ROFL. . .<gameshowhost> Congratulations, you've just won the Stupid Post of the Day Award! </gameshowhost>

 

[brettnolan]

ROFL. . .<gameshowhost> Congratulations, you've just won the Stupid Post of the Day Award! </gameshowhost>

Does that come with the free bowl of soup?

 

[musikbebe]

i dunno what i'm going to give up...time on the computer sounds like a good one...i could def spend more time learning about God and praying...i think that will be it yup - I'm going to spend more time reading the Bible instead of going on the Internet. God bless!!

 

[mbuc]

Does that come with the free bowl of soup?

<Soup Nazi> "NO SOUP FOR YOU!!! </Soup Nazi>

 

[Breetai]

Holly, how are you going to give up fast food if you're on a road trip to Calgary You'll have to pack a lunch or something

I was thinking of giving up something for Lent, but then I was thinking (and also read); Jesus already gave up the ultimate thing for Lent: His Life for our sins. I can never to that!

Thank you Jesus.

 

[wvmtnkid]

Here is a post I made on another thread about Lent that I thought might be of some relevance there:

Agreeing with Oblio, that nothing we do can ever come close to Christ's sacrifice for us. And I don't believe the observance of Lent is meant to do that. It is a way of preparation of our hearts with the intention of bringing us closer to God, in however we chose to observe it, by fasting, prayer, devotions and scripture meditations, or almsgiving. It is a time to look within ourselves and a time to reflect on the sacrifice given for us. It ends in a joyful celebration of the Resurrection of the One who died for us! Of the Christian calendar, I think the season of Lent and the celebration of Easter are the most meaningful to me.

 

[plum]

Many Protestants do it, perhaps not with the same exact reasons as Catholics do... Being raised Catholic and all that, I have always observed Lent...

I haven't made a commitment to God about Lent this year, but I feel that I could learn a lot spiritually to challenge myself and fast from something that has grown too important in my life.

 

[Breetai]

I like that post wvmtnkid. It's very relevant. This time of year should be a bigger holiday then Christmas as far as I'm concerned. It's like the climax of what we celebrate at Christmas. Christ is Risen!

 

[wvmtnkid]

Amen!

 

[klewlis]

Holly, how are you going to give up fast food if you're on a road trip to Calgary You'll have to pack a lunch or something

I was thinking of giving up something for Lent, but then I was thinking (and also read); Jesus already gave up the ultimate thing for Lent: His Life for our sins. I can never to that!

Thank you Jesus.

Well! I will have to pack a lunch! Or just eat at my mom's in Calgary

Especially after seeing the Passion last night, I agree with you completely that we could never match Christ's sacrifice. However, I still would like to make some small sacrifices for him...

I decided after my original post that giving up fast food isn't much of a sacrifice at all, and have decided to add secular music to the list. That one hurts a lot more and should have more benefit to my spirit.

 

[Breetai]

Even U2?

 

[klewlis]

Even U2?

I don't normally listen to U2 anyway... just occasionally. The toughest ones to do without are Eminem and Dave Matthews Band.