Lent 2016 - Things to do

Some people have got tired of giving things up for lent so instead try to do something positive instead. They add a good habit to their lives that they hope will be good and useful in itself and in the long term not only bring benefit to others but also help you grow in your own Christian faith and maturity. So I have chosen to write a Christian reflection every day. It is easy for the first few days but the test will come when I am on day 38! I don't have a plan. I am trusting in divine inspiration and that is scary as I like to know what is happening.

Here is an interesting activity that a friend is doing this lent:

Aware of how much "stuff" we accumulate in our homes and wardrobes, M** said she was downsizing her "stuff" by one item a day for each of the forty days of lent. Her wardrobes and clothes drawers are bulging and her shelves are full of souvenirs from her travels.  I am sure the local charity shops (goodwill stores) will benefit from her lenten discipline. She has admitted she will "cheat" a little as, rather than give everything away, she will sell some of her interesting surplus items on ebay and then send the money to her church. Couldn't we all do with a little downsizing!

Lent is a good time to do something different. What do you plan to do?



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