Lent is upon us.
To be completely honest, I'm feeling a little smug that I just enjoyed a super s'more (super means chocolate, butterscotch, and white chocolate chips).
Lent and I are not the best of friends. It's the kind of relationship that really wants to happen...but then life happens. Not being raised in a Lent practicing family, it was a new process in which for me to participate when I first began attending my wonderful Columbia church.
I didn't participate the first year because I was not prepared for it and didn't want to do it meaninglessly. Last year I prepared and was all set to go. But, my flesh won. I just didn't see the point. I didn't like denying myself. Also, it became legalistic in my mind...which was not the point.
So, this year, Lent snuck up on me...after thinking about it periodically. I didn't know if I would participate. If I participated, I didn't know what it would look like. I saw someone refer to a Lenten season they once experienced and how much of a growing time it was for them with God. After much thinking, mulling, praying, journaling, I've entered into Lent, albeit differently than last year.
I would love to hear thoughts on Lent, reading suggestions on Lent (as I'd like to have a greater understanding), and any other thoughts you care to share!
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