I am committing myself to praying more intentionally for people. I often times pray in broad general terms for people, but I want to start being more specific. I also am trying to incorporate more thanksgiving into my prayers. I think often times the realist in my tends to learn more to the pessimist side rather then the optimist side.
I am going to give up most meat for a Lenten fast. Not all meat 100% in the strict way that a vegetarian does. For example if Ruth makes baked potato soup and it has bacon bits in it for flavoring, then I am going to eat it. If I am at the WOW and we are having hamburgers for super, I am going to eat it. If I am invited over to super at a friends house and they are having a roast I am going to eat it. Being a vegetarian is such a luxury I don't want to put anyone out because of something i am doing personally. Not that I am concerned that I will offend anyone but I do still think that we are living in a culture where meat is offered in a meal with some pride. Meaning I think for some families to be able to offer meat to a guest is a bit of a hardship and I don't want to be an ungrateful guest. I don't think Christ would want us to put others out in our Lenten fasting... it seems to a bit of an oxymoron.
I also have one request from you. Yes you the reader of "A Cage of Words." Please help me with my Lenten goals. I know that by myself I will not be able to achieve them all. I will need prayers and support to help hold me accountable. In return I offer my prayers and support as well.
Keep up the fight
3 comments:
Does me helping you with your Lenten goals mean advocating for a meat-reduced WOW?
Keep up the great work, and I always pray for you! Your is the good spirit of Lent.
How did you get so darned wise?You sure do have the right spirit of Lent, and just think - it is almost over. Keep up that Good work!
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