It's the season of Lent again..
Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter (by observing a period of fasting, repentance, prayer, charity and spiritual discipline). The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection. Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter.
Fasting during Lent season means only one full meal is permitted. Ash wednesday, Good Fiday and the Fridays of Lent are days of required abstinence, meaning meat, and soups or gravies made of meat, are not permitted. Some give up things they have an inordinate desire for, e.g. sweets, caffeine, nicotine etc. By giving these up, the person learns to control a particular part of his or her life, which leads to greater self-discipline even when Lent is over.
Kepada sesiapa yg mo berpuasa semata2 mo men'slim'kan diri. Lent is more than a diet!! Lent is about spiritual results, not material ones! Losing a few pounds may be a nice side benefit, but fasting during Lent season should be done for God's glory and spiritual growth.
So, What would you give up for lent?
Last year, apart from fasting, prayer and charity.. I give up FB for lent. I deactivated my FB account for 40 days.
This year, i'm kinda inspired by one of the ideas for Lent proposed by a Lifeteen member. Her idea was:
“One year for Lent I wrote a letter each day. I made a list of 40 people who have touched my life in one way or another. Each day of Lent, I wrote a person on the list a letter of thanks for how they touched my life and I prayed for that person on that day….it was a WONDERFUL experience!!!” – Patty
I think I'm going to blog about inspiring stories from some inspiring and amazing people who have touched my life in one way or another and say a prayer for that person on that day (NOTE: prayer only applicable if dat person exist. Kalau inspiring/amazing story dari muvie2 lain cerita hehehe). We wouldn't know what the future will be, maybe this is the time for me to offer my thanksgiving note to these people *wink*
“Even now”, declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning”. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.... (Joel 2:12-13)..
We'll see how it goes..Nitey nite pipoll & hv a blessed Lent!
Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter (by observing a period of fasting, repentance, prayer, charity and spiritual discipline). The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection. Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter.
Fasting during Lent season means only one full meal is permitted. Ash wednesday, Good Fiday and the Fridays of Lent are days of required abstinence, meaning meat, and soups or gravies made of meat, are not permitted. Some give up things they have an inordinate desire for, e.g. sweets, caffeine, nicotine etc. By giving these up, the person learns to control a particular part of his or her life, which leads to greater self-discipline even when Lent is over.
Kepada sesiapa yg mo berpuasa semata2 mo men'slim'kan diri. Lent is more than a diet!! Lent is about spiritual results, not material ones! Losing a few pounds may be a nice side benefit, but fasting during Lent season should be done for God's glory and spiritual growth.
So, What would you give up for lent?
Last year, apart from fasting, prayer and charity.. I give up FB for lent. I deactivated my FB account for 40 days.
This year, i'm kinda inspired by one of the ideas for Lent proposed by a Lifeteen member. Her idea was:
“One year for Lent I wrote a letter each day. I made a list of 40 people who have touched my life in one way or another. Each day of Lent, I wrote a person on the list a letter of thanks for how they touched my life and I prayed for that person on that day….it was a WONDERFUL experience!!!” – Patty
I think I'm going to blog about inspiring stories from some inspiring and amazing people who have touched my life in one way or another and say a prayer for that person on that day (NOTE: prayer only applicable if dat person exist. Kalau inspiring/amazing story dari muvie2 lain cerita hehehe). We wouldn't know what the future will be, maybe this is the time for me to offer my thanksgiving note to these people *wink*
“Even now”, declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning”. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.... (Joel 2:12-13)..
We'll see how it goes..Nitey nite pipoll & hv a blessed Lent!
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Have blessed Lent to you too :)
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