Lent

I decided to participate in Lent this year... I gave up Facebook (again). It made me consider what kind of things I had given up in the past: soda, desserts, Flaming Hot Cheeto's (...seriously), cursing, gossiping... a list that mostly consists of things that make me gain weight or like myself less. I gave those things up for such selfish reasons, but I don't want to do that anymore. Because Lent isn't about me, it's not a way for me to improve myself in any way. It's about what Jesus already did when he sacrificed his life and his innocence, in order that we all might come to know God personally.

So I'm giving up something that won't really present a benefit to my through it's absence. Without Facebook, I will probably still procrastinate when it comes time to do my homework. It will be more difficult to keep in touch with my family and friends who are far away. I actually feel that often times, Facebook can be a ministry- I know I've been encouraged by conversations from friends and I pray that the things I post will be glorifying to God and point my five hundred something friends towards Him.

But Facebook is such a distraction from my relationship with God sometimes. I have a tendency (like most people, I think) to idolize my relationships with family and friends. I twist these tremendous blessings that God has given me and make them more important than anything else in the world, and forget that ultimately it is all about the Lord. So when I want to go on Facebook, I'm going to remember what Jesus gave up in order to get to me and what I am willing to give up to get him in return.

Love you all :)