Lent

So, Lent started today with Ash Wednesday. I've been contemplating what I wanted to give up for the next 40 days. What would help me improve my relationship with Jesus? I didn't eat anything sweet today, just I case that was my final decision. I really think that in place of giving up sweets, or in addition to, I'm going to give up more of my time. I'm going to use that time to read devotions, pray, just spend that time building my relationship with God. And as an added bonus, I think I'm going to try to do random things to help people I meet. Maybe not every day, but if a situation presents itself, I want to try to make someone's day better.

I think 2 out of 3 of these are very meaningful. I hope to improve other's lives while I enrich my own. During the Ash Wednesday service tonight, the main takeaway I had was "remember that you may be the only Bible someone reads today.". Definitely makes you think about your persona and how you handle situations.

Happy Lenten Season!