It’s that time of the year again, yes, it’s time for Lent!
What’s Lent?
Lent is a Christian observance celebrating the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and enduring temptation from satan.
Every year from February 14th to March 28th we celebrate Lent, “a season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter” by opting to give up or commit to something for 40 days.
For some, it’s strictly 40 days of prayer and fasting.
At this time of year, I pick a few habits that I need to work on or bad habits I need to give up. This year I plan to exercise daily for 40 days straight and not consume any alcohol or fast food. Of course I’ll be spending more time with Jesus, praying as well.
Even if you’re not religious, this time of year could be a time for you to break a bad habit or pick up a good one.
I’ll be giving up alcohol and sugar during this period. Sugar consumption is something that I struggle with so now would be a great time to work on cutting down my sugar consumption.
If you want to participate in Lent this year but aren’t sure what you could give up, here’s a list of things you could give up or practice for Lent 2024:
- Practising positive self-talk
- Abstain from drinking alcohol
- Remove sugar from your diet
- Eliminate fast food
- Exercise daily
- Walk daily
- Read your Bible and pray daily
- Abstain from meat, fish, eggs and fats
- Quit smoking or vaping
- No Coffee
- Take a break from Social Media
- Stop swearing
- No complaining
- No shopping or spending money unnecessarily
- Stop snacking
- Eat fruit and vegetables every day
- No hot showers
- No leaving dishes in the sink
- Quit Cracking your knuckles
- No energy drinks
- Do 1 self-care activity a day for 40 days straight
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Compliment someone every day
- Gratitude Journal
These are just a few examples. There are dozens more things that you could do during this season.
Take a look at the things you need to work on in your personal life, pick 1 to focus on and dedicate this period to it.
Drop me a comment and share your thoughts. Let me know what you’ll be spending this period on.
Don’t forget to dedicate some time to Jesus!
I’m sure those who observe Lent will find this really encouraging and helpful. The list of things to either practice or give up for this period seem like they are really positive steps to introduce.