I help with our youth group at our church and our Pastor, Eric Sunderland, shared the following with us about the season of Lent and I really liked how he challenged our youth to look at the season of Lent. Everyone always focuses on what they are going to give up or not do during Lent. This is great and I challenge you to give something up for Lent, but Eric took things to the next level and asked our youth to, also, commit to doing something new. He stated "You are giving something up. What are you going to do to replace what you are giving up?" This resonated with me! It is right on what I always challenge myself and others to do...take action! It should be something productive. For example, if you are giving up chocolate you could start eating healthier at the same time. It does no good to give up chocolate and replace it with gummy bears.
So during this time of Lent you are challenged to not just give something up, but also to do something new and Strive4Excellence!
