Sacrifice or Thoughts in this Big Head of Mine.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Edit This 5 Comments »


What is it about these 40 days that has many of us scrambling trying to think about what we're going to "give up" for the Lent season? (or sacrifice which is a better word I reckon.) Do we even think about why we're giving up a certain thing or are we doing it because that's what we've always done? Do we do it because we want to appear holy in some way to other people? Do we do it because our friends are doing it? To go on a diet? Whatever the reason, I think it's worthwhile to ask ourselves these questions during this time.

If I'm honest with myself, (and this is me for personally, not anyone else) giving up something over these 40 days is not the hard part (or the hardest part, cause it is hard) its the giving up of something beyond the 40 days which is the hardest. Christ gave His life, although his life purpose, I'm sure the hardest thing he had to do.

Over the past few years, I've personally made the decision not to necessarily give up anything. Mostly because by the end of the season I was eating (because more than likely I gave up some sort of food) exactly what I said I wasn't. I made excuse after excuse till I was right back at square one.....What was the purpose anyway I finally asked myself? Not sure I ever really figured that out which is why I just decided to nix the whole giving up something.

This year however, although I haven't been really going to church for the past two years, I've decided not to give up anything per say but rather I'll use this season as a time of introspection, a time to get in touch with self if you will.

Lent for me isn't solely about letting go of or giving up, but it's also about taking hold of and/or adopting a new way doing things and that's what I plan to do because,these past few years have been especially rough for me spiritually. I'm at a place I never imagined I'd be (at least not for this long). Nevertheless, I would say its a season where I've been the most honest with myself, with my feelings and how I am feeling about and towards God right now which is a BIG step for me.

Anyway, I believe that this season is not only about sacrifice but also about self examination. It is a time for reflection and taking stock. This is going to be an interesting journey to say the least because sometimes I just don't wanna look in that mirror and deal with me.


Anyway, now that I've officially babbled on, I wish and pray that you a productive, and fruitful Lent season.






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Milligan said...

What better way to spend lent that to understand the full meaning!!!!This makes perfect sense......

Shawna Berry said...

It's funny (not ha ha)but this year I decided that I'm really not going to "give up" anything either. I have however, decided to sacrifice my time by setting aside time each day to work on my relationship with God and to engage in some type of physical activitiy. It's my hope that these things will become habit.

Keep up the good work, Sandy! You continue to encourage me....

Sandy said...

@Natalie....YAY! not sure if i understand the whole meaning but i guess i understand enough to get me thru :)

@Shawna B Woo hoo! we can do it! glad I can help someone in my drunken stooper...lol

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