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40 Things I Would Never Give Up For Lent

Let today be the day you give up who you've been for who you can become.

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Lent: the time of the year for fasting, almsgiving, and reflection of our faith. Lent is the solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends before Easter Sunday. This is the time of year that people often give up certain things in their life that they hold dear (coffee, music, television, social media, etc.) in order to have more time for prayer and reflection. People often become concerned with doing without certain things that they neglect to do something extra for God. Although the practice of giving up comforts for Lent is a great one, there are certain things that I would never give up! Here are a list of 40 things I would never give up for Lent:

1. My family time

2. My bible study group

3. My schooling and homework

4. Quality time spent building virtuous friendships

5. Daily Mass

6. The Blessed Sacrament

7. A positive attitude

8. Random acts of kindness

9. A smile to a stranger

10. Manners (please and thank you)

11. Compassion towards others

12. Community service and involvement

13. A listening ear

14. A nod of understanding

15. A door held open for someone with a lot in their hands

16. Laughs with friends and family members

17. Listening to understand and not to respond

18. Dinner time with my roommates

19. Uninterrupted study time

20. Time for sisterhood with my sorority

21. A chance to make a difference

22. Positivity in hopeless situations

23. Standing up for what is right

24. A desire to put your all into everything that you do

25. A desire to change the world

26. A shoulder to cry on

27. Spreading joy

28. Promoting peace and harmony

29. An opportunity to do something great

30. Defending what I believe in

31. An empathetic mind

32. My Bible

33. Deep breaths

34. Hugs

35. Good deeds

36. Swallowing my pride

37. Reflective silences

38. Tears of Joy

39. Trust in the Lord's plan for me

40. An ever-growing and deepening relationship with God

These are things that should never be given up for Lent! Lent is a time to seek God and deepen your relationship with Him. During the 40 days of Lent, challenge yourself to do one kind act per day. Step out of your comfort and convenience zone and allow God to work in your life in a new way. Lent should not be viewed as a punishment or doing without something, but as a great opportunity for spiritual growth and maturation. I hope everyone's Lent is prayerful and reflective. May virtuous friendships be formed and loved ones held close.

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer".

- Romans 12:12

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