February 18, 2013

Lent Is a Time for Giving Things up

Lent is a time for giving things up. Fasting is also related to this idea of self-sacrifice.

It sounds as if it could be very negative, but just read these lines by an American bishop, Arthur Lichtenberger of the Episcopal church:

Fast from criticism, and feast on praise;

Fast from self-pity, and feast on joy;

Fast from ill-temper, and feast on peace;

Fast from resentment, and feast on contentment;

Fast from pride, and feast on humility;

Fast from selfishness, and feast on service;

Fast from fear, and feast on faith.

Highly practical thoughts, not only for Lent, but for any time of year.