Lent begins on Wednesday. It's the period before Easter in which Christians take time to reflect on their lives and try to draw close to God.
"What are you giving up for Lent?" has become something of a cliche. Lent doesn't have to be about giving things up - what counts is finding new habits or ways of living that make God's presence in your life more real and more relevant.
If there are things that you use as an escape or things that distract you from time with God, then try setting them aside for this period in your life.
There are lots of ideas about using Lent. Here are a selection of resources:
- Tearfund offer quality resources for a Carbon Fast, including suggestions for each day in Lent.
- The Ship of Fools site has 40 ideas for Lent, including going on a media diet and recycling.
- Use the WordLive online prayer resource from Scripture Union.
- Christian Aid offers resources for Counting Your Blessings.
- More ideas from Anglicans Online.
