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What Will You Give Up–or Take On–this Lenten Season?
February 21, 2023

The Lenten Season begins on Wednesday, so I am reposting a blog from years past titled: FORTY DAYS, FORTY ITEMS. An idea suggesting that on each day of Lent, we choose one item from our closets and place it in a bag. At the end of 40 days, we should have 40 items for donation.

Lent is a period of 40 days, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent is often a time of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the coming of Easter. It’s a time of self-examination, reflection, and  focus on one’s relationship with God. Many people choose to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves in service to others during these 40 days.

Here are some things people typically give up for Lent:

things we give up for lent

This idea came from a FACEBOOK post by Mary Beth Conley Johann of Pickerington, Ohio.Remove one item from your closet every day for 40 days.

You can even combine the 40 Day – 40 Item Challenge with something else you are doing for Lent.

Each day while you are clearing your closet, take a few moments to clear your mind, reflect on your blessings, think of those less fortunate, and find additional ways to express your own gratitude.

Mary Beth, thanks for sharing your post with us.

I’m heading to my closet right now, with my bag, to reflect and remind myself of all I have to be grateful for.

Just a tip: Use a black bag, as shown above. And no looking back. Once items go in, they can’t come out!

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Sharon White

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4 Comments


Shirley
February 22, 2023 at 10:11 am
Reply

Great idea! I just might give this a try.



    Sharon White
    February 23, 2023 at 9:07 am
    Reply

    Shirley,
    I don’t know how much of a ‘sacrifice’ for us it is to give away unwanted items, but think how much it could mean to those in need.

Beverly
February 22, 2023 at 4:43 pm
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Love it and remember you suggesting this several years ago. Great idea for cleaning out the closet and for a charitable cause. I love giving to the domestic violence center. These ladies need gently used items to brighten their day💐💐💐



    Sharon White
    February 23, 2023 at 9:05 am
    Reply

    Beverly,
    I will seek out the Domestic Violence Center. That will be my donation site this year.
    Thanks so much.

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