Well, today is Fat Tuesday and I still have not decided what I am going to fast from during
Lent this year. Last year I fasted from meat, which is historically what the early Christians gave up during Lent. Is was difficult and rewarding. Last year was the first time I had ever really paid any attention to Lent. I fasted (along with some other folks from our church), celebrated on Sundays (which means we ate whatever if was we were giving up), read some daily scripture meditations, prayed and prepared for Easter. I must say it was a great experience, and I am really looking forward to doing it again. I will try to post some more thoughts on Lent and preparing for Easter during the next few weeks.
Back to the question at hand....what to fast from this year?
My wife says that if I really loved God, then I would give up listening to U2 during Lent. Since that's not realistic (& I do believe fasting for Lent should be realistic), I've narrowed it down to:
Coffee
Cokes
Sweets
Meat (again)
or chips & salsa
I guess I'll decide tomarrow on Ash Wednesday.
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