According to Wikipedia:
"Many modern Protestants consider the observation of Lent to be a choice, rather than an obligation. They may decide to give up a favorite food or drink or activity for Lent, or they may instead take on a Lenten discipline such as devotions, volunteering for charity work, and so on."
It may not be equivalent to 40 days with Satan in the desert but I have decide that I will give up fried foods and take on exercise for my Lenten season this year. So today I started with my sacrifice by going to pilates after school. And believe me I was praying through the whole thing! haha! I have not visited a gym since before Christmas-time at least so this should be an interesting 40 days. All I can hope for is that I create a habit that sticks and maybe I'll keep it up even past Easter. Sadly, this also means no Chick-fil-a for the next 40-something days :( that may be even more difficult than 45 minutes of pilates! Here's hoping I make it through! Hope everyone is looking forward to a good weekend!
Good luck, Ashley. I hope that you are successful in your efforts.
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