If you gotta start sometime why not now,
If we gotta start somewhere I say here,
If we gotta start sometime I say now."
I was just listening to this song ("City on Our Knees" by TobyMac: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x6uPWiEhcs) and it got me thinking about my Lenten journey. It's really crazy to think Lent is almost over, and sometimes I become discouraged that I haven't been as successful at some of my Lenten promises. This morning, my friend, who goes to mass with me faithfully at 7am each Thursday (she's amazing at helping me stay accountable!) asked me how my Lenten promise to try not to gossip as much was going. (Yes, I attempted to give up gossiping for Lent) I shrugged, and then felt this embarrassment that I had to admit that it wasn't going super well. Some days are better than others, and though I have even attempted to implement a strategy to help me in this endeavor, I still fail. Miserably sometimes. But this song helped me to realize something; I am human, and I will mess up quite often. but, the beautiful thing is, I can always try again. So, this morning, I am challenging myself to start over, and I'm challenging you all to do it with me. So, if you too are frustrated/concerned about how your Lenten promises have been holding up...don't worry! Just take a deep breath, and commit to starting over. Today is a new day.
"If we gotta start sometime I say now."
you.are. inspiring. thank you for that post :)
ReplyDeleteEvery day is a new day and though we cannot erase our past, we are human.
ReplyDeleteAnd what is a better time than Holy Week to start anew as we prepare for the Resurrection of our Lord! It's going to be a great week ladies. This Lent has been a powerful one for me and I think that I am in joyful anticipation for Easter more than ever.
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