What Lent means to me

Hey y’all! As I reflect on the past week, Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday has come and gone. Now, starting today, it’s 40 days until Good Friday. Meaning, it’s time to pull back from some things. I’m going to begin reading a book while on my Lent. It’s called The 40 day Sugar Fast. It was given to me by my Pastor’s wife and we’ll do weekly zoom meetings to discuss it.

I’m hearing that Lent is antisocial and counter culture. ??? Why? Because someone wants to have more while letting The Lord work.in your life? If it’s not for you, don’t do it. That’s the way this works. Some won’t fast. Others won’t even imagine changing anytime soon. So, I’m not forcing anything on anyone. The way I see it, soon it’ll come when you have to pick a side. And IYKYK.

The spiritual part of it is what I’m thinking about. The world can’t steal my joy! I can’t let nobody have it either! Sometimes, you have to stop 🛑 literally just stop! OK, rant over. I’m going to go read a book. Cutting back TV too.

When you do what He wants you to do

Being obedient to God is so rewarding! My family went on a 25 day fast off meat products. We fasted off everything but fish. We love it and we won’t the debate if it’s meat or not!

The one thing I kept thinking about was it is for Him. I am honoring Him with not indulging on meat. I made a vow to not do it and I accomplished my goal! He’s blessing me with more clarity and soul-searching to finish this year in peace.

I lost like 7 pounds and my husband lost 10. Insert applause here!!!! We feel better and with the strength of The Holy One, we will make it!!! Have a blessed week on purpose 😘

The difference

Sunday officially pits me at a halfway point of my fast I started in March 4. The house has agreed to not eat the following; meat of any kind, fish and sweets. Sweets consist of candy and white flour products.

Indulgence is always lurking….just so you fall and get back up. What if you stay at it? Don’t fail and continue to not stray? Good questions, especially when kids leave home for school. That’s where praying comes in! Anoint your children and loved ones before they leave home. Even a swipe of oil on their bag or something, take the Lord everywhere. Stay girded and focused on the prize!

I strive to do my best and stay in His arms. Striving for more and fasting gets me closer to what He wants me to be focused on. My plan is cool, but it can’t work without Him!!

Stay vigilant lovies 🤩

Matthew 17:21 (KJV) “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”