NO, I'm not Catholic, nor have I ever been to a "real" Catholic service, but I do participate in lent every year. And well people, it starts...TODAY. So what am I giving up? Cokes of course! Cliche, I know. But, I go to Sonic happy hour once a day, & enjoy myself a nice, cold, Dr. Pepper occasionally (my definition of occasionally=everyday) and I'm thinking, this is a little ridiculous! HAHA! So, I'm giving up ALL cokes for 40 days. Eeeek!
Also, (this has nothing to do with lent) my friend Katie and I are starting a book together called, The Purpose Driven Life. You read a chapter everyday for 40 days, and its supposed to help us understand why we're alive and reveal God's amazing plan for us--both here and now, and for all eternity. At the end of each short chapter, it gives you a Bible verse to think about. We thought it would be perfect to start today, since lent is 40 days, and this book will be read in 40 days. :)
"The premise - that true purpose in life is found not in self-absorption but through faith in action" - Wall Street Journal
Also, (this has nothing to do with lent) my friend Katie and I are starting a book together called, The Purpose Driven Life. You read a chapter everyday for 40 days, and its supposed to help us understand why we're alive and reveal God's amazing plan for us--both here and now, and for all eternity. At the end of each short chapter, it gives you a Bible verse to think about. We thought it would be perfect to start today, since lent is 40 days, and this book will be read in 40 days. :)"The premise - that true purpose in life is found not in self-absorption but through faith in action" - Wall Street Journal
Speaking of Katie, I took some pictures for her a couple of days ago, and they turned out so good!
I'm excited to start this "journey!" Here is the Bible verse from the first chapter: For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible & invisible...everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him - Colossians 1:16. One thing I always keep in the back of my mind that always helps me is: thinking a nasty thought about someone (even if they've done me wrong - may seem impossible, but its not) is JUST as bad as killing, stealing, committing adultery, or any of the other 10 commandments in God's eyes. That's my tip-o-the-day. ;)I better get on the road...HAPPY LENT!
1 sweet comments...:
I am also giving up coke. Cliche, yes, but oh so hard. I am already having withdrawals from my Diet Coke with Lime!
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