Happy Ash Wednesday! Or as it is more commonly known out in public – Happy “hey, you’ve got some dirt on your forehead” day. š Hopefully most of you decided long ago what you are going to give up or what you are going to do. If you are a procrastinator like myself, then you are still debating what you should do this lent.
If you need some inspiration, Danielle Bean has always had great ideas about what to do for Lent! Two years ago I did the 40 Bags in 40 Days as she suggested. This year she posted 40 Ways for 40 Days. The ideas are excellent covering the areas of prayer, fasting and alms giving. You could surely find something perfect for you. You could even print off her list and cut out each suggestion. Place in a jar and pick one out to work on that day or that week. It could make it a little fun, especially if the kids are involved in picking!
For our kids we are doing the Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure. We purchased the Lenten Adventure Activity Book Set for the kids.
For the younger boys who can’t do the older puzzle pages, we purchased the Life of Christ Complete Coloring Pack to help them learn the all the mysteries of the rosary.
You can also sign up for the free Lenten Adventure emails that sends you activities to do with your kids during Lent.
For me personally, during this Lent I want to work on my time management – lessen my time spend on frivolity (hello, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Downton Abbey websites…) and spend more time praying, reading Scripture/spiritual books and teaching my kids about the faith.
I don’t want to cut these “frivolous” things out completely because frankly, it’s a part of my life and I might as well learn how to moderate it. It reminds me of being on a diet. You can starve yourself and lost 10 pounds but eventually you are going to have to learn how to eat moderately and in a healthy manner. So that is my goal. Learn how to spend my time in a spiritually healthy manner. This can still seem a bit vague so each day during my morning prayer I make one or two mini-goals – a concrete act I can do to get me closer to the big picture.
How about you? What are you doing this Lent? Feel free to share and have a blessed Ash Wednesday!
I totally understand the moderation thing. It’s my trouble every year.
I know, right? I guess moderation is one of those things you continue working on until the day you day. LOL But lent is always the best time for me to get more serious about it. Anyway, thanks for stopping by!