15 Feb 45 Things to Give up for Lent

Lent is upon us and as we prepare to observe it, I thought I would compile a list of some things you could give up this lent. If like me, you are struggling to decide on what to fast from your life, take it to the Lord and ask Him to guide you to admit and recognise the areas in your life that need work, prayer and focus for the next 40-days.

1. Social Media
2. Looking in the mirror
3. Alcohol or smoking
4. Checking your mails every 5-minutes
5. Skipping church or time with God
6. Games or Apps on your phone
7. Candy, chocolate or junk food
8. Weighing yourself
9. Meat
10. Sing-use plastic
11. Checking your bank account or worrying about money
12. Complaining
13. Criticism
14. Wearing Makeup
15. Swearing
16. Listening to the radio
17. Letting the housework pile up
18. Watching TV/Youtube
19. Coffee
20. Snacking
21. Sleeping in a bed
22. Fizzy Drinks
23. Talking about yourself
24. Caring too much about what other people think of you
25. Sex
26. Clutter or hoarding
27. Negative thoughts about yourself
28. Checking your phone
29. Using Instagram Filters
30. Worry
31. Manipulating things to get your own way
32. Online shopping
33. Taking Hot Showers
34. Sleeping in or staying up late
35. Anger
36. Sugar
37. Takeouts or eating out
38. Comparison
39. Negative or Toxic Relationships
40. Gossiping
41. Stress eating or Overeating
42. Avoiding difficult conversations
43. Nagging
44. Interrupting people
45. Living beyond means or failure to budget

What will you be giving up for lent this year? Comment below and share any ideas that we may have missed.

Megan Kelly Botha

I’m a coffee-wielding mood reader and romance book collector who may or may not have a slight addiction to buying books. I read a variety of sub-genres within romance, including rom-coms, dark romance, and fantasy. I love sharing my thoughts on books, whether it’s through book reviews, quotes, or recommendations inspired by my current reads. Through my romance book blog, Literary Inspired, I aim to provide in-depth book reviews, curated reading recommendations, and exclusive author promotions. I’m passionate about supporting indie authors and sharing my latest book discoveries with others. When I’m not reading, you can find me cheering on my favorite football team and F1 drivers, crafting, baking with my kids or playing with my pets.

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