For many years now, I've given up sugar and cream, in my coffee. This is very hard. The first year, a tablespoon of black coffee a day, was all I could manage. But I persevered and had that tablespoon, every day. Now I drink a full mug, black. Since I can drink it black, and since I've tasted horrible tasting coffee, here and there, I kind of pride myself on the fact, that I can drink anything. It's not my preference, to have black coffee, however. During Lent, I prove to myself, and God, that I can do it for Him.
This year, I've decided to make myself go to bed at ten. This is hard. I usually go to bed between 11-12. And since I know I'll be awake and tossing and turning, you know what I'm going to do? I'm going to pray. I think this is perfect. Proving that I can go to bed at ten, and add prayer. Why waste time tossing and turning when I can get some good prayer time in.
What are you giving up for Lent?
