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I haven’t generally felt it very helpful to “give something up” for Lent. I just don’t see how sacrificing my favorite foods or a comforting habit for six weeks can benefit my spiritual life. If I’m trying to lose weight, sure, but otherwise, no. Thinking of Lent as a season of reflection, and spending more time in reflection is more helpful. A year ago, our church initiated a prayer vigil for Lent, and I grew to love that small discipline: just 10 minutes a day at a specific time. I never stopped. This year, we’re working through Forty Days to a Closer Walk With God by J. David Muyskens to instill a daily 20-minute practice of contemplative prayer. It’s been challenging so far, and I’m still working my way up to 20 minutes. The hardest thing is to empty my thoughts enough to make room for God, and there’s not that much up there to begin with. It’s a struggle, but I’m hopeful that after 40 days, I’ll make some progress. And I’ll hope this habit continues beyond Lent. --Janice
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