Its been a few days since Lent started and I just realised that I am actually surviving without coffee. Above is a pic of the last coffee I had before starting my coffee fast. It was a cheeky wee latte from Coffee Merchant in the Merchant City, Glasgow (my fav coffeehouse, btw)
What's this fasting thing all about? Well... for me... I want to sacrifice my self. Give up something meaningful for me... so that I think of Jesus' sacrifice whenever I have a Jones for coffee.
I do miss it... the smell of espresso... the foamy goodness of a good head on a latte. Its not the same hanging out with people and drinking tea... although Chai Latte does appeal... I don't want to simply replace one love with another.
It might seem trivial... but it means something to me... and it works!
What have you given up..? and why..?
Read an interesting article in the Scotsman on the lack of self-discipline in our secular society. It went on to suggest that there could be a general adopting of the spirit of Lent even by non Christians.
ReplyDeleteWould like to suggest a link with the programmes of OM and Tearfund against slavery and poverty - more slavery and exploitation now than in the days of Wilberforce. Please check out their websites and I will pass on reading material on Monday.
Every blessing for your visit to Philadelphia.