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I know I'm a day late on this, but I haven't come up with what I am giving up for Lent this year.

We had a sermon a few years ago about how Lent is not a diet plan, it's not meant to be a second chance at re-starting a New Year's resolution. That sort of kicked me right in the guilt-button, because I had given up sugar before and the whole focus ended up being how great I felt and how much weight I had lost. Not the point of Lent. So all you Anglicans/Catholics, tell me what you chose and why!

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I observed it in my dryer. I cleaned the filter. Oh, wait, that's different..... LOL:)

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I chose to choose my words more carefully, be more sensitive to those around me, and more self-aware of how my words impact others.

I've already tripped up once but it's a good habit to get into, and I think Jesus would approve :)


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My family observes Lent (Lutheran here). This is the first year our kids are participating in lenten disciplines. Their choices were interesting. Our oldest (7yo) chose to give up sweets, which will be a challenge for her. Our youngest (5yo) gave up Star Wars. His toys, books, tshirts, and movies. It's going to be a long season for him. As for me, it may seem new-years-ish, I am giving up all carbonated beverages. I've been struggling for the last couple of months to cut it back and it's now time to do away with it all together. 40 days to break a bad and very old habit.

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I try to be more mindful of things - more grateful and more kind. I try to be more patient. Its not easy. I try to declutter the house and find things to rehome to those who need them - and declutter my time to make more room for the Holy Spirit. (Anglo-Catholic - high church Episcopalian - I sing in my church's choir and we sing a full mass setting every week. My music pile for the next week looks like a music library threw up.)

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Our family is a devoted Christian. We were raised by our parents to spend special time and observe lenten season with respect.

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And I feel that's right and correct to be.🙏

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