Today is the third day of Lent, and
like a resolution one makes when the New Year begins, there are Lenten
resolutions. The problem with New Year resolutions is that by the third day of
the year, the resolutions are forgotten. I wonder if anyone has the same
problem with Lent. I think I know the answer.
I guess these Lenten
resolutions, at least in general, are more of a religious nature, and usually
come in the form of giving up something. My personal favorite is the person who
will give up chocolate or cokes for Lent. Giving up some of those items that
comfort our palate is certainly beneficial to our health, but a fast that would
honor Jesus Christ would be one that benefits others. Maybe, one could estimate
what they would spend on the cokes and chocolate they have given up, and spend
the money on caring for a person in need.
Another
way to consider Lent is not so much what you are willing to give up, but take
on a new project for Lent. If you feel you should give up cokes or chocolate
for Lent, maybe you ought to give these up (period). Maybe a holy Lent would be
to volunteer to build a wheel chair ramp for someone coming home from hip
surgery. How about planting a tree for Lent or some other environmentally green
activity?
“What
does the Lord require, but to do justice, love mercy and walk
humbly with our God.” -- Micah 6:8.
As Thomas a Kempis
wrote, "At the Day of Judgment we shall not be asked what we have read,
but what we have done."
How about doing
something for Lent?
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