Lent is a 40 period prior to Easter Day
Easter, where we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, is preceded by Lent, a season of self-examination, fasting and penance in preparation for our Easter Day observance.
The 40 days of Lent, which precedes Easter is based on two Biblical accounts: the 40 years of wilderness wandering by the Israelites and our Lord’s 40 days in the wilderness at which point He was tempted by Satan.
The goal of every Christian is to leave Lent a stronger and more vital person of faith than when we entered.
We participate in abstinence, times of fasting, confession and acts of mercy to strengthen our faith and devotional disciplines.
Luke 4:2 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
Matthew 4:1 1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Mark 1:13 13and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan.
Dear diary,
I only realize what I was doing after I have tried it.
When I go abstinent from Carbohydrate and sugar, I was practicing putting down my desire of the flesh every day and I had to experience hunger and temptations very often.
I have found out that this experience makes me a better and stronger person in recovery. It did not made me a perfect person but I was very sure that I am a better person now than before I start practicing abstinence and sacrificing my self-will.
It has make me less impulsive, compulsive, self-centered and self-seeking.
I have experiences a cleansing spiritually and physically that gives me more believe, faith and hope in God and the recovery program.
I have experience the benefits and rewards, I want more of it.