Lent Begins

Ash Wednesday.

The start of sacrifice and reflection.

I’ll be honest – last year I skipped this part of the holiday.

I ignored it and coddled myself by saying I was “too busy.”

I understand what a load of crock that was.

So – this year, I’m giving up my snooze button.

It is one of the most selfish and hurtful things I do to myself.

I sleep. Always. As much as I can.

I stopped getting up and reading my Bible.

I stopped getting up and clearing my head.

I stopped getting up and working out.

I stopped getting up and making my hardworking husband breakfast and lunch.

I just slept. Overslept, actually.

And then I rushed.

And then I was cranky.

And so I am giving up my snooze button. So that I can be better prepared for my day.

So I can be more patient with others.

So I can be more loving to my friends and coworkers and strangers.

So I can get my workouts done first thing.

So I can feel accomplished.

So I can show my love for my husband through little actions.

5am doesn’t seem so bad anymore…