Lent gives us an imagery of sacrifice. It is not a simple thought, it draws more than a word. Millions of people do various signs of sacrifice during Lent. It is a kind of testing the self-discipline.
It is a time for repentance for both mind and body. It is the pruning of our thoughts and habits. We do practice the things for the things to shape our whole attitude with the passion and agony of Christ. More than forsaking our favorite food Lent contains thousands of ways. Many of us betray our favorite food and luxurious life. But what we have to do is we have to treat others with our generosity.
Intimacy with God is the reward we get with Lent. His passion led us to salvation. So being part of that agony, following Lent we too live in the salvation that Christ gives us. It is important to check our motives for observing Lent. We do not act like the hypocrites whom Jesus criticized. Our small sacrifices are not to be a badge of pride. Utilize this season for spending time with God and be in a spiritual rejoice in the little sacrifices that you make. Moreover, our practice of Lent should be of the Love towards Him.
Sunisha V.F.