Stop Doing/Start Doing Tool

Stop Doing Something

During Lent (the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday), many people find it helpful to give something up.

Sweets

TV

Going to bed late

Maybe even something much more destructive

Maybe something very enjoyable

The purpose is twofold:

1 - It often reveals how something we consider small and trivial has snaked its way into the fiber of our soul and begun to control us.

2 - To remember Jesus' sacrifice. It may seem trite to give up sweets when comparing it to the fact that Jesus gave up his life, but it is a spiritual discipline. Giving it up hopefully prepares you to be willing to give your entire life up to God.

Start Doing

Each Friday, do something good for someone who crosses your path. Your goal: be a blessing machine.

Buy their coffee or lunch.

Let them cut in front of you in traffic.

Get their mail.

Pay for their gas.

Do an errand for them.

Here's the catch. Don't do it for someone already a part of the Trinity family or in your family.

Every Friday, bless someone.