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bboopster |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 10:34:45 AM It's that time of year again to give up something you enjoy. Even though I am Lutheran, I give up something I enjoy every year.I have been doing this for as long as I can remember. This year I gave up alcohol. Not that I can't live with out or have a problem with it but a good glass of wine or beer at the end of a day or with a good meal I truly enjoy. Most people I know think it's funny I give something up (being Lutheran) but I feel like it is such a minor inconvenience for something so major that Christ gave for me. I always try to give something up that I truly enjoy and will be challenge on. ![](icons/icon_smile_big.gif)
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bboopster |
Posted - Feb 09 2008 : 09:55:12 AM Thank you to all who replied. It is very interesting to hear about what others give up. Last night I would have give my right arm for a beer or glass of wine after my day at work. But grape juice in a wine glass had to do. I never made it to Ash Wednesday service as most of the church's canceled here in my area as God dumped 20+ inches of snow on us. I did go snowshoeing in the beauty he created and meditated on his Love and Forgiveness. ![](icons/icon_smile_big.gif)
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mellaisbella |
Posted - Feb 09 2008 : 05:02:49 AM I don't quite know what religion I am....long story.... I do know tht I am a Christian and I too, feel that giving something up for lent pales in comparison to what Christ wen through. I have decided to give up fried foods. It sure is hard, but one day at a time.....
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
Lainey |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 12:53:50 PM I've given up pop/soda and candy. And even though it's only been a day I'm already 'feeling' it.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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RachelLeigh |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 12:21:47 PM I've given up fried foods...which is killing me but it's something I definitely need to do!
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Canadian farmgirl |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 09:45:08 AM Every year we give up junk food snacks, like potato chips, Doritos, pretzels, etc. Even organic ones.
If we feel the need to munch, I'll allow popcorn.
But then, after 6 weeks without them, why do I go back to them? Also, it sure helps the grocery bill, giving them up!
Lori |
lovelady |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 07:12:30 AM I gave up chocolate, which is what I have given up for the past 5 years. |
BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 04:37:49 AM I'm Baptist, but my mama grew up Catholic and taught me to give something up for lent. This year it just kinda slipped up on me. I compleatly forgot until I was at Walmart yesterday and say all these sooty foreheads and thought "my! it's ash wednesday already!" I think this year I will give up 15 minutes of my time each day to read the scriptures. I have gotten bad about not doing that lately and need to get back on the ball.
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What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing. -Brenda Ueland
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catscharm74 |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 9:46:24 PM I am giving up 10 lbs...whatever it takes to get me healthy!!!
Cheers, Heather
FARMGIRL #90 |
kissmekate |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 9:02:55 PM I am also a Lutheran, but I a heathen too. LOL I haven't given anything up for lent, and I didn't go to Ash Wednesday services either. I have the plague, and didn't want to share it.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
nubidane |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 8:28:40 PM Betty Jo!! I am Lutheran too!! & love beer! Are we sisters?? I was contemplating giving it up for Lent, but chose to give up cheese instead.. Wish me luck!![](icons/icon_smile_big.gif) |