Ash Wednesday

I am celebrating Lent once again, and I am looking forward to a time of spirtual discernment and growth.

I have gone to the Ash Wednesday service and the ash of Christ is on my forhead.

After much thought, I have decided to give up work for Lent. Don't get me wrong I will still be working. However, I have spent so much energy and time outside of work talking about it and that's the part I want to give up.

I want to spend time talking to my friends about uplifting things, not work. I want to give up my bad attitude about work to God. I want to trust him in everything I do, including work. Instead of spending an hour trying to unwind from work, I want to spend it with God, reflecting on his beauty and grace.

Dear God,
As I enter this Lenten season, may I realize the your fullness, your love and your grace. Amen.