February 12, 2007
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Give it up for Jesus
I am considering giving up something for lent. I am ashamed to admit that I have not been very good about sticking to daily devotionals lately, not since I quit teaching Sunday school actually. Our Sunday school lessons had a week's worth of devotionals built in to prepare for the week's lesson. I left the quarterly teacher's guide at the church when I left, thinking it would be there in case someone else decided to pick up teaching the class.
But this morning, I did get up and do my devotional before jumping on Xanga. During today's devotional, it talked about fasting as a means of separating yourself from the things that separate you from God. I have a few things that get in the way of my relationship with God, and unfortunately, Xanga is one of them. On the other hand, Xanga does provide me a means of staying in touch with other Christians. But is that an excuse for the voyeurism I do on other people's lives?
So, with Lent approaching next week, I am considering giving up Xanga for Lent. I'm also considering, as an alternative, giving up take-out food during that period and putting the money I save from it toward a charity or a mission of some sort. Both will be very hard for me to do. The thought of giving up Xanga all together makes me very sad, but then I think if it is separating me from God, I should give it up.
Too bad it isn't possible to give up work for six weeks - HA!
In all seriousness though, I would like your prayers as I struggle with this decision. I have a week to decide what I'm going to do. I feel led to give something up for Lent (even though I'm not Catholic).
Comments (2)
What to give up for Lent ?As I understand it, the thing you give up should be something you really miss, something that is a sacrifice to do with out. By the way, I don't think your time on Xanga is "separating you from God"...it has given you an opportunity to meet many new people and demonstrate clean, christian values in your blog ( without preaching at anyone). You always have a kind word for people and are not judgmental or critical. Outstanding characteristics no matter what church you belong to. (So in that capacity.....isn't your Xanga blog keeping you in touch with your faith ?)
Give up Chocolate and stay on Xanga.
God is speaking to your heart...you are listening...that is awesome...I learned a long time ago that when I feel that I am this or that or I am not this or that... that is God drawing me...because without Him we cannot up muster up one good thought towards Him...so he is depositing into your heart a desire to come close...God draws all men unto Himself...that is so comforting to me to know that He will always help me come closer...
May you find that way with His help...
Congratulations to your sister and I pray she has a wonderful healthy delivery and that their baby will be healthy!
Kerri
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