lent it up

"People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."

-Deuteronomy 8:3

Well, tomorrow is the day. Lent starts! And while it is so not Baptist of me to observe it, I am looking forward to the next 40 days, before Easter. So, what am I giving up for 40 days? Why thank you for asking!

Bye bye music. For 40. whole. days.
Yeah, there are some exceptions to that though. I can't very well not play my trombone for 40 days, considering I'm studying music. That wouldn't fly with Dr. G and the music department. I'm simply only listening to music that glorifies God. Will it be difficult for me? You better believe it. I'm ready though! I'm looking forward to the time I'll have with the Lord more. It's a time to reflect, a time to sacrifice for Him. I'm also starting to pray the hours within the next couple of days. Yeahhh.


"Show me the suffering of the most miserable;
So I will know my people's plight.
Free me to pray for others;
For you are present in every person.
Help me to take responsibility for my own life;
So that I can be free at last.
Give me honest and patience;
So that I can work with other workers.
Bring forth song and celebration;
So that the Spirit will be alive among us.
Let the Spirit flourish and grow;
So that we will never tire of the struggle.
Let us remember those who have died for justice;
For they have given us life.
Help us love even those who hate us;
So we can change the world.
Amen."
-Cesar Chavez