The Next 45 Days

Today is the first day of Lent. The carnival is over and it is time for some somber reflection on the sacrifice God made on that first Good Friday a long time ago. The spiritual exercise that is normally practiced to help us remember God's sacrifice is to give up something in our own lives. I have forsaken many things in the past: TV, sweets, soda, etc. This year I have chosen something that I turn to when I feel like I need a little pick-me-up or some pampering. That is... COFFEE. I have some deliciously sweet and warm coffee beverage at least a couple times every week. This one is going to be hard for me, but I hope that it will cause some thoughtfulness about the comfort that God is in my life. Coffee, you are a false idol and I cast you down to the pit of unnecessary things. The next 45 days are coffee-free for me.