Lent

No, I'm not catholic. But, yes I do lent. I observed lent for the first time last year. I don't exactly go by the usual rules of lent though. I've sort of made up my own. I don't give up meat, because I don't think thats healthy. I count Sundays during my denial period. I start on Ash Wednesday (Today) and go until Maundy Thursday. I give up something that during the rest of the year I think I can't live without. Last year I gave up chocolate. This year I'm giving up all sweats and I'm also giving up all white carbs (white bread, white rice, potatoes, etc.).
Ok, now for why I do lent: First, and most importantly; becuase I feel convicted to do it. Second, I think it helps me to remember Jesus' humanity. That he was human (and God at the same time) and he was tempted with things just like us. Also, its a time when I feel God molding me into the Christian and woman that I want to be. I pray and seek his word just a little more often when I'm constantly being reminded of the reason for my denial. Third, its good for me. Everything I put in my mouth I have to think about first. Its a time of seeking God and cleansing. To my surprise hubby has decided to try it with me this year. Yestarday he decided he would give up soda and chips. So I won't cause him to stumble I'm giving up those things too, although they aren't really things I take in very often anyway. I'm really excited to find out what God will show us during this time.