Giving up Loving on
Ch. 2 Lent
Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews. This chapter is very short. The info in this chapter is from me and from the United Methodist website. Hope you enjoy this chapter and thank you again.
Cindy
(Penelope's point of view)
Today is Ash Wednesday. I hurried home after work. I quickly showered and changed into my church clothes. I was still late.
I have to admit I knew hardly anything about Lent. I knew that Lent was from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. Other than that I only knew things from other people and from movies. I was excited to learn more.
During the service I learned two main themes. The first was that Ash Wednesday was about our sinfulness. The second was about our human mortality. I also learned a lot about the death and resurrection of Jesus.
They did the ashes last. The ashes represent two things. One of them is the repentance. The other is the morality. It was also explained about Lent.
You can give something up from Lent. You so this as a sign of sorrow for sins. Also for penitence for over indulgences. I tried to think of what to give up.
I talked to Brother Joe after the service. I told him that I wanted to give something up. He explained that it should be something to challenge me. He also suggested making a list of things I could honestly give up.
When I arrived home I started my list. Then I got interrupted. My boyfriend called. He and I have been not connecting. After I got off the phone I went back to my list.
On the list were things like hobbies, foods, and even games. I knew I couldn't give up technology. I need that for work. I kept writing until I had a full page.
I went back through all of them. I started to cross off some. A lot of the things on the list I have little time for when I work. I looked over the remaining items. I decided to sleep on it.
Thursday was exhausting. There was a case with no information. The crimes looked random. As I worked I suddenly knew what I should give up.
If I did give it up it would be very difficult. I knew it would be the ultimate sacrifice. I called a few of my church friends. They agreed to support me during this time. I was worried about what this could cost me.
I also knew someone would notice quickly. I wasn't sure I wanted anyone to know. This wasn't for praise. This was for God.
