Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Can you say Conspiracy?
I found some ideas for Lent restrictions/sacrifices. Remember that Lent is suppose to be about spiritual transformation and conversion. For instance, watching television is not sinful in itself, but since most people enjoy it, giving it up for 40 days is a sacrifice.
Possible restrictions or sacrifices:
(I DID NOT GENERATE THIS LIST but will indicate my thoughts or ability to sacrifice each item suggested...and no hate mail, I am not with malicious intent making fun of the seriousness of Jesus' 40-day fast in the wilderness.)
#1 Blogging- BELIEVE me I did not put that one right there on top. I know it appears to be in alphabetical order....but geez I was actually shocked to see it on this list. Who knew giving up blogging would be a sacrifice for anyone??
#2 Coffee-Blogger equals Coffee Lover I see it all over the blogsphere.
#3 Caffeine-Are we setting a pattern here?
#4 Computer Use- OK now...I am beginning to think this is a conspiracy.
#5 Drinking Alcohol- Doable.
#6 Driving- Impossible.
#7 Eating Out-Doable.
#8 Energy Use- Does this mean camping for 40 days? Not happening in February.
#9 Gossiping- No problem.
#10 Internet Chatting- Do you think this includes social networking? Can you say Conspiracy?
#11 Red Meat-Doable.
#12 Sexual Activity-Probably NOT gonna happen.
#13 Smoking-I don't even know anyone who smokes!!
#14 Swearing-THERE....now we're in business.
#15 Sweets- Even before I saw this list it was either swearing or sweets and I had to go with swearing but sweets is running a tight second.
#16 Television- Absolutely Doable.
#17 Using Credit Cards-No problem, Dave Ramsey took care of that.
They said that these are just a few suggestions.... I'm just sayin' I have only been blogging for 5 months but kinda worried that I could be on some sort of slippery slope to a Blogging Addiction...is there a 12-step for that?
What about y'all...if you practice lent...whatcha giving up? And for kicks and giggles if you don't what would you give up... fact of the matter is... a person's sacrifice says a lot about them...but then again a person's unwillingness to sacrifice says a lot too.
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What would I give up.
ReplyDeleteHm....
Well. The first few are my appendages.
I cannot do without my appendages. I'll walk funny and stuff.
I think I can totally give up changing poopy diapers.
Dbd can totally give up letting me change them all.
There you go .:)
xoxo
supah
And again: anyone giving up swearing for lent. I am not included in that package. I asked God.
TOTAL conspiracy. I'll go right ahead and say that both my internist and neurologist have (strongly) suggested that I cut back on coffee and I, um, haven't. So it's safe to say I wouldn't voluntarily give that up for lent, especially since I don't observe lent. But if I did. Blogging. Nuh uh. I'm with you on TV, red meat, eating out, alcohol, gossip. Easy peasy.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to I could probably give up working for 40 days. It would be rough. But I'd do it for the big J.
Hmm...I am a Catholic but not practicing right now. I don't do well with sacrifice apparently. Also, the other way I have heard it is to not give anything up, but instead to add or do something extra during Lent.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...absolutely adding some thing is right up there. Adding More Prayer Time, Giving Away More Money and Time, Reading More Scripture, Studying More, Going to Confession weekly and so on. :)
ReplyDeleteOn the radio this morning they were saying to give up something that will bring you closer to God and family. I have to say I am happy the baptist don't practice this lent thing because I would have to give a lot up.
ReplyDeleteAs for sexual activity...I'm sure god would not want you to give that up...How would giving that up for 40 days help your relationship with your husband? I don't see it.
My cousin and I decided we would have to give facebook up on the blackberry especially.
DRIVING- why don't I just become Amish for Lent?
ReplyDeleteI have been sacrificing all things good- so I'm not giving up something per say, but trying to get healthy(it's an extension of my new year's resolution)- the only vice I still have is coffee and I want to stay alive!
As for blogging, it's totally addictive and there is NO 12 step program- just a BUNCH of enablers telling you that it's OK.
First of all....SUPAH MOMMY COMMENTED ON YOUR BLOG!!!! HOLY CRAP!!!!
ReplyDeleteOk, I'm calm now.
Second, seriously...sex? Didn't God say to go forth and multiply? Ok, maybe porn wasn't what he had in mind. But normal marital sex? Not gonna happen.
Third, sweets? No. Won't give up sweets. Or salts.
Ok, I am not holy. I have already divulged to you that I am not as holy as you. I don't even participate in lent. So I guess...YOU GO GIRL!
I paid Supah for her comment. hee hee
ReplyDeleteDave Matthews ? Joking, heck no, couldn't give that up just as much as blogging. Chocolate? Oops, no again. Tea, youch, no. I know it's supposed to be a sacrifice isn't it.
ReplyDeleteAHHHH. Now I know why I forewent Lent, lol.
Swearing. That's it, because I do it all the time, and it's bad, very bad.
yeah I'm catholic and so it's the whole no meat on ash wed (today) and fridays. well we're not starting out so great. I have chicken nuggets sitting in front of me right now. I'm going to go with no red meat. yeah that works. As for what I'm giving up. I haven't decided yet. lol
ReplyDeleteI am not Catholic, so I don't really practice giving something up for Lent. But it would be something good to do.
ReplyDeleteNot catholic but hubby is. Not sure what he is giving up. Made pancakes last night for him for dinner...but accidently put canadian bacon on his bagel yesterday for lunch. Oops! If I had to give something up I would say red meat. I think I could do that the easiest.
ReplyDeleteNo way I could give up blogging or anything computer related.
ReplyDeleteI could give up alcohol.
Eating out? GAsp! No way!
Gossip? Ummm....sure....we can say that. <---but totally not mean it.
Smoking? SURE!! That's what I'll give up.
Wait...I'm not catholic...I don't have to give up anything!!!!!! :)
I was so very tired last night that I could not find the energy to even type a note. However, today after thinking about what I would give up ... I have to say, giving up the word "yes" to things that qualify as a dessert on an already filled platter. Like saying yes to another volunteer project. Or like saying yes to baking cupcakes for a committee meeting. Being rasied Catholic, I sometimes fall into the guilt syndrome and feel pressured to say yes - so 'yes' must go for lent.
ReplyDeleteI don't practice lent, but I heard a good approach to it... Think of something that would reduce your carbon footprint, like air-drying your clothes, not using paper towels, walking when you destination is under a certain distance. I think I'd choose giving up paper towels bc we use a LOT around here. It would be such a challenge. Like I said, I don't give up anything for Lent. Phew.
ReplyDeleteI have clicked over from Supah. I gave up all meat, and all sweets (esp ice crack...I mean cream).
ReplyDeleteI usually never follow through, but my daughter followed through last year and it made me realize that I am not setting a good example by making a promise to God, then not following through. Sigh. I miss ice crack.