I'm not Catholic. I was baptized Lutheran, raised Pentecostal and now I'm just a girl that believes in God and prays a lot.
Every year when Ash Wednesday comes around I get jealous of the people that are giving things up. I know, that sounds ridiculous doesn't it? I just realized how silly it sounded when I typed it. It's true! I love Jesus and I want to be more like him. He gave up everything for me!
A few of my friends were talking about what they were giving up- Jessica is giving up facebook, Laura is giving up soda. Those are both hard but I knew exactly what I was going to give up.
For Lent, I am giving up complaining about people and rolling my eyes at their life choices.
Yesterday, was the hardest day of my life! I came out of the grocery store to find a cart up against my bumper. I exclaimed loudly, 'Dang it, who put this cart on my car?' That's when I heard a voice say, 'Oh...is that your car?' I turned to see who was asking me this ridiculous question and discovered a little white haired lady. I replied, 'Yes it is, is that YOUR cart!' She didn't answer and just started getting into her car. I was about to yell at her when I remembered that I was trying to be a kinder, gentler Connie and instead of yelling, 'THIS IS WHY I CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS!' I said, 'Well....BLESS.YOUR.HEART!'
And then I put her cart away, shaking my head all the way to the cart return. Because I DID NOT give up shaking my head.
Several more things happened through the day that I wanted to roll my eyes at but I didn't. I just kept saying....bless your heart.
Only 39 more days to go.
You are too funny. I think Catholics take Sunday off since the Sundays aren't included in the 40 days.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you shop on Sundays....just in case. ;)
I gave up soda one year...I drank a 2 liter in the car on the way to Easter service...
ReplyDeleteI probably should have given up my temper instead of Facebook....I am a bit explosive and have been working hard at breathing instead of throwing things and screaming. Practice....Practice...I bet by the end of 40 days you won't even have to work that hard, I think it takes 21 days to make a change :) Hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh that'd be a toughie. I gave up french fries. I've been told that's not a good one, since it's not like I eat fries once a day, or even once a week... But I chose fries, because when I go out to eat, I can't seem to get myself to order a salad. Now I'll have no choice.
ReplyDeleteIf you get REALLY upset, you say,"why bless your little pea-pickin' heart."
ReplyDeleteSo basically you're turning into a southern lady....?
ReplyDeleteLOL I don't think I could control the knee jerk reaction!
Wait she asked if it was your car and then kept getting in her car anyway?!? Wow good job not rolling your eyes as she needed a big eye roll!
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