Lent

Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. I went to church at the school I work at and it was very interesting. Very liturgical and thought provoking. The minister was very persuasive and he talked about the different scriptures and giving things up for lent. It was so interesting to hear about how God doesn't want people to make a big production of what they are giving up for Lent that we should make the things we give up a true sacrifice and keep them between us and him. It is so true that nowadays we see people who go to church and do valiant Christian acts in front of others, but don't necessarily follow those same paths all the time. It always amazes me the lengths that others will go to to make themselves look better. Then my thoughts turn to what should I give up or should I give up anything? Everything I thought about giving up seemed so selfish...you know like...giving up sweet tea, not eating out, and other things to help me in the end to lose weight...not necessarily a sacrifice for God. I know it sounds stupid or crazy, but these were the thoughts running through my head on Wednesday and even through today. I still have no answers, but I figure it is better for me to continue to think about it and if I do make a decision that it is better late than never. What are your thoughts?