As Ash Wednesday is here, the old guy is preparing for another season of Lent. Once he gave up meat. Now, the old guy loves meat and he knew it would be hard…. but the first day at work someone brought in beef jerky and smoked jerky sausage… oooh… the old guy suffered but made it. In fact, he made it all the way through Lent and said it was the longest and hardest Lent ever.
Other Lents he has given up money to help charities and religious institutions thinking that perhaps giving up should also benefit others. He has given up many different things and tried extra prayers and everything else you can think of….
Did it help? Yes, in a way. It strengthened his resolve and he liked the silence to think and repenting was tough but it made him more aware of his sins and his battle to defeat them.
So, we asked the old guy what he was giving up this Lent and he said US!!!! What!!??? He then smiled and said just kidding… well we had to give him a what for for that. He hasnt said what he is doing but he has hinted it will involve more religion in his life…. so we collies will update you as we find out.
In this season of fasting, silence and repentance we wish those who follow Lent a blessed Holy Season. This is the most holy season of the Christian year and the old guy is always deeply moved when Holy Week comes. The death, the waiting, the rising! We collies look on in wonder and awe. So, may God Bless You and Guide You during this holiest of holy seasons…
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So Dad, while you go here we will sleep and keep the silence…
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If you give up meat I will eat it for you!
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We aint givin up no meat!!!!
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We dont have to give up our toys do we?
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I know Dad, you can give up your Hamock!!!
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Do know this we will be praying for all of you during this Holy Season!!!!!
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Great ideas, Collies. I hope the old guy appreciates how helpful you are!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
He could give up …a big red tractor!!!! whoa…no.no.no
LOL… um… gladly for I dont have a big red tractor.. snicker… hehehehe Orange tractors on the other hand… hmmm… no,, have too much snow to plow!
I once gave up chocolate. That was very hard. Then a woman I worked with told me I needed to give up something that would help others. For instance, taking the money that I spent every day on coffee and giving it to charity. It made sense and then I thought maybe I had been doing it wrong the whole time, so sadly I stopped doing it altogether. Best of luck in whatever you are giving up.
Hi Jodi!
While there is a traditional way to do Lent, one is not bound to follow it and one can give up whatever they want. ITs a deeply personal walk with the Lord and I am sorry someone made you feel bad and you gave it up. While I have given up things to help others, I also at times need to self discipline myself so I can walk closer to the Lord. I personally hope you will try it again and dont let any suzy downer discourage you. It is YOUR walk with the Lord, not hers. Giving up a favorite thing is hard and to achieve it makes one stronger in fighting sin for we know we can overcome anything when we decide to do so. Its a victory against Satan. So, I hope you will try it again if you feel the call to do so. Know I will support you with prayer if you do so.
God Bless You!
Chuck