Who is observing Lent?

[SassyScienceNerd 214]

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!

[Creekimp13 5,841]

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

[sleeved2win 79]

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

[kakatlady612 1,053]

From another thread-Creekiimp you have a 22 year old offspring? I have a 22 year grandaughter named Naomi, her 20 1/2 sister is Amy so I am old as dirt.

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[MrsGamgee 756]

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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[kakatlady612 1,053]

Good for you Mrs G, and, although creekimp may shoot me with her laser, I WILL pray for you all. If she doesn't see me- goody. If she does, well I always wanted to be a martyr--- it was the initiation I hated the thought of

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[frust8 963]

I should have been a good little girl and given up Bariatric Pal for Lent but I'm too addicted. Palm Sunday is this week, Easter is next week and I'm still hanging with you all. [emoji549]

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[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

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.)

[Numbheart 108]

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

[Frustr8 7,886]

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