Tonight I celebrated all the freedom I think that I have--I bought a blondie and a couple margaritas from Applebees. Why? Just because I can’t, or wont, after tomorrow. Tomorrow begins Ash Wednesday. An important time in the church the calendar. Probably a time that should not be looked forward to. My own attitude heading into Lent, 2010, is one of anticipation. Anticipation because something great is going to happen. After doing the Daniel Fast last year on only “whole” foods, I know this year will be hard. It’s going to be hard not for what I am putting off (stay tuned to find out what that is...and I will too!) but what I will try to put on. Discipline will be the key word. Actually, lets call it self-discipline. In putting off certain pieces of my day-to-day life that cost me (cravings, time, money...), I also want to put on other pieces of what I would like to call a more holistic lifestyle. I want to reflect more. I want to push my body physically in a routine like I haven’t ever done. I want to do these to help me see Christ some how. So I ask, How do I see Christ in blogging or working out? I believe I will see him through the people and experiences this trial brings me to. If you are reading this, its because you know the I need your help. It’s a little community in my transient time in Scottsbluff. Funny though, how self-discipline involves others--or maybe peculiar. So, here we go. Lend me your ears, your eyes, your thoughts. It should be hard. I’m not looking forward to it...but I am. And on Ash Wednesday, may I do something that would help me remember the pain, suffering, and sacrifice that Christ laid down on His path to the cross for us so I may attempt to do it for others in order that they see Him.
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