Sacrifice for real.normal. bold. underline. italics. strike-through.
So lent started today & the last week or so I've been really struggling trying to figure out what on earth I'm going to give up. Just the first year of being married has brought so much sacrifice with us on such a tight budget. I don't shop anymore. I make coffee pretty strictly at home, if I have a gift card is about the only time I buy coffee anywhere. I hardly have time to watch tv. My only real vice is eating. I pretty much snack all day long. I spend a few dollars here & there on fast food & junk food. So I've decided to eat only after sundown until Easter. I know this isn't very new to a lot of people. Correct me if I'm wrong, I think Muslims are doing the same thing at this time? (If I'm totally misinformed, someone please inform me!)
I just really gave this a lot of thought, & I think I'm going to really get something out of this. At church we're raising money to build clean-water wells in African countries, & it really put in perspective how much I'm taking for granted. Kids there have to travel for miles & miles just to fill up a bucket with murky, dirty, puddle water. & here I am stopping for McDonald's on the way home from work because I can't spend the time to cook it myself?
I am ridiculous.
I have the luxury to eat anytime I want & it's always within my reach whenever I need.
I completely take for granted what a total & utter blessing that is in life.
I've done 30 hours fasts in the past, where all you did was drink water, & that was definitely a challenge. I know that I'm in for a painful next 40 days. But in reality, me sacrificing food just during the day, is nothing. For people all over the world, it's not just 40 days. It's a lifetime.
I'm also hoping to not take God for granted.
He can get me through so so many things the world throws at me. & i know that i'm really going to be relying on him for not only the next month, but for my lifetime & beyond.
During 30 hour fasts, when you get hungry, you pray. & I've always had the moment of hunger leave.
I want to completely rely on God.
That he will get me through to the other side, & that I can truly take in & appreciate everything I am given in this life.
Pray for strength, patience & a very positive attitude!
I feel like my days are going to feel a lot longer. Ha ha.
Next time I will have lunch is on Easter sunday!
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