Lent is a time that I used to hate. I hated giving up candy every year. That is usually what I chose. I have grown in my faith and looking back all I remember is my dad. I never knew as a child what he gave up, but know now that he gave up his weekend out and now gives up his chewing. This is a very hard thing for someone who has been smoking or chewing since he was approximately 15...not sure on age. But he did this for many years. He has now quit entirely. I think about how hard that was for him to do and think, yes, I can give something up for that long too.
So this year, as I did last year, I am giving up Facebook until after Easter. It has become too much of my day. It has taken me away from the ones I love. It has taken me away from my moments with God, my husband, and my children. Maybe it is something I will just give up. It was never a part of my life before, maybe I just need to go back to the old ways. :) We will see.
As my faith has grown, I also realize that Lent is about adding to your life too. Since I will have so much time on my hands (LOL) I will also be spending more time in prayer, exercise, and time devoted to my family. My goals are prayer time every morning (or evening if morning doesn't work) and daily exercise. I want to journal all I have done to keep me accountable. I also want to eat healthier, but I am not good with organization and meal planning and so don't want to add too much. I will just eat better and not journal. I hope to be kept accountable by those close to me and if anything makes it to Facebook, it will be a blog with an update.
So what are you giving up and gaining for Lent?
