How Can You Excel This Lent? #ExcelLent
We know that Lent is a time for praying, fasting and giving. However, those three words have a multitude of meanings for each of us. What I have come to realize as I peruse the plethora of ideas on what to do for Lent that can be found online and in print, is that what makes for a meaningful Lent for me, may not have as much, or any, meaning for you. We are each uniquely and wonderfully made by our God. And we are each called in unique and wonderful ways to serve Him. So how can you excel this Lent? I don't have any new ideas that haven't already been shared. What I do have are some suggestions to help you discern what you could do this Lent: Be authentic . Don't compare yourself to what others are doing in their Lenten journey. If giving up one simple thing (sodas, chocolate, meat, etc.) is what works in your life and allows you to more deeply enter into this season, then do not judge yourself harshly because your friends are giving up something which