I'm going crazy.
Lent is slowly killing me. But then again, is this discipline? Or at least some strange, masochistic form of it? On a more positive note, I've been to the gym every day this week. I'm starting to feel really great about myself on the whole.
I got the chance to talk with Larry Pruitt this past week, as well as Jon Venema (via e-mail). Life brings you so many opportunities, God opens so very many doors, and we have to be wise enough to understand which doors God is opening, and which paths are merely temptations disguised as His will.
Lent is stupid, but it has me more focused on God's will and plan for my life. I'm able to be more selfless, a better listener, and hopefully, a better friend. Lent is destroying my boundaries, as well as strengthening my convictions and willpower. I can't deny its value, but DANG.
If you've ever given up anything that you care about greatly for Lent, you understand the struggle. Its a healthy choice. Its a smart choice. Shoot, its even the right choice. But in no way is it the easy one.
Cheers. 31 more days to go.
