I'm giving up the internet for Lent.
By murderistic
@murderistic (2278)
United States
February 24, 2009 7:37pm CST
So, tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, a day of repentance that marks the beginning of lent. Are any of you attending an Ash Wednesday service tomorrow? Are you giving anything up for lent? I've decided to give up the internet. I feel like I waste so much time on here that I could be devoting toward more productive things like time with God, helping others, and schoolwork. I am also going to try my best to give up sweets and chocolate. Anyway, I won't be around myLot for the next few weeks, but I will be checking back here tonight so feel free to respond!
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@bubblyapple (2653)
• Philippines
25 Feb 09
I haven't thought about it yet. I do know that it is Ash Wednesday tomorrow. The parish priest reminded us about it on Sunday's sermon. I would definitely look into things that I could offer to the Lord.
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@murderistic (2278)
• United States
25 Feb 09
I always have a hard time remembering to give something up... usually by the time I remember, lent has already started, LOL! Hope your lent goes well.
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@bubblyapple (2653)
• Philippines
25 Feb 09
Yours too. I was thinking of giving up dining out with friends this lent. That way, all of us could do this together.
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@mscott (1923)
• United States
25 Feb 09
I haven't thought about it either. I find it funny when people have to have a reason or an excuse to give things up. If they are bad things or one is doing to much of them they should just give them up. It shouldn't take a holiday or new year for people to stop doing things, especially things that they consider not worthwhile.
@murderistic (2278)
• United States
25 Feb 09
The reason why we give things up is because Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert. It's always been my goal to do a 40 day fast for lent, but honestly I don't think my body could handle that now! So really, the point is to give up something that you do on a daily basis, and instead devote that time to God. It doesn't have to be a bad thing. You're right, if it's something that's bad, it would be better to just give it up altogether.
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@sunsham68 (1376)
• India
26 Feb 09
Wow, kerry thats a great thought. I work online too so I cant give up the internet, however, will only use it for work and no games and jokes like usual. also give up meat and movies usually, lets see if I can give up something(s) new this year.
@katb28 (225)
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25 Feb 09
i had forgotten that it was lent tomorrow but now you have reminded me i will deffinatly have to think about giving up something just don't know what yet i hope it goes well and enjoy spending more time with god when you come back on affterward let me know how it went for you and if god did anything out of the ordinary for you i hope so God bless
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@murderistic (2278)
• United States
25 Feb 09
Thanks for the comment, I hope the same for you. 
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@sysdexlicwriter (1619)
• United States
25 Feb 09
I did not realize that Ash Wednesday is here already. I am a Christian but I observe these days differently. I think it is a good choice to draw closer to God and eliminate what is out of balance in your life. God bless you on a most Holy time. May the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ touch us all in a very special way this year.
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