A Failure At Lent
I did not grow up really observing lent, we didn’t get ashes or give up anything. This year, I decided to try to fully participate, and y’all, I failed. I am back to my habits!
So what does this mean for those of us who already broke what they said they would keep? Does this make us untrustworthy or unworthy of God’s love and forgiveness? No, it makes us human.
As we get closer to Easter, and Lent doesn’t look how we envisioned it, perhaps instead of judging ourselves we can shift our focus to new things.
Here is my list of daily practices for a Lent Dropout:
Take a moment to admire creation and give thanks for it.
Try to memorize a new Bible verse and have it memorized by Easter (if you like deadlines).
Really enjoy the habits you said you would spend 40 days away from. Give thanks for the pleasure, consider them a blessing from God and treat them accordingly.
Leave someone a note of encouragement. We are all doing the best that we can.
Pay attention to your breath, what a gift it is to be alive. That is a reason to give thanks and admire all God has done!
Follow up #5 with the allergy medication of your choosing. I am sorry that I encouraged you to inhale all of this pollen.
Easter is coming!