Our friend Josh is giving up cursing for lent. In order to stick to his commitment he created his own penalty. For every slip of the tongue he is putting $5 into a “swear jar,” and is donating the proceeds to The Salvation Army.
Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. It began today (Feb 25th) and lasts 40 days, until Easter. It traditionally involves denying yourself of something. Some give up TV, caffeine, junk food and even Facebook!
So, what are you giving up for lent?
I’m saying bye to soda / pop.
I gave up saying mean things to people in my family.
Our corps holds a soup and bun luncheon each Sunday at noon, following the morning service. This is to replace the regular Sunday meal at home or at a restuarant. In place of what you would spend for your Sunday meal, money is given for our Partners in Mission fund raising.
I decided to give up Facebook for Lent. Although I think the sense of community on FB is good I find I end up spending/wasting a lot of time on it. I thought that if Lent is a time for reflection and prayer I could gain some time in order to do that by giving it up. So far so good! :)
Hey Alison,
I’m a producer with CBC French TV and I’m doing some research on people like yourself who have given up social networks during Lent. Could I perhaps send you an e-mail, or get in touch with you some other way? You can send me an e-mail at myh@shaw.ca
Thanks,
Marc Hébert
I’m giving up Lent!!!!
What dose someone give up when it’s only 40 days and how sincer can it be if you can go back to it. How about what are you going to give for fourty days? We tend to give up personal sins or indulgences which do nothing for our fellow man. I propose we all give up our free time and for fourty days do something kind to benifit those that need it most. give a smile a complement a hug or your time to genuinly listen to someone. Lent can be about everyone and not just one. Take care all. Pete. iddon6@yahoo.ca
For the 40 days of lent I’ll be giving up coffee and all sweets,and will start and pledge $5.00 a week for lent. From Lynda Davis
This year for lent, although I’m a light drinker, I’ll give up alcohol, and will also improve my diet.
I am giving up anger for Lent. It is a tough road to hoe but I find myself laughing more and enjoying life in general. Peace and contentment come more quickly. When I consider the anger of the Lord in casting out the wheelers and dealers of the Temple, I know that His anger was a purposeful teaching tool in His ministry. In this lead up season of Lent to the scene in the Garden, I can only imagine the anger Christ must have experienced knowing that Judas would betray him only to be denied 3 times by another of the Apostles. How many times can we say of those who betray us”Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do?”
I am giving up the snooze button for lent. Today is day two, and it is already painful.