40 days of Lent - Getting rid of excess

Today's thought is.....

February 26 - Whatever you have too much of, get rid of some of it today.  This might mean a trip to Goodwill or one less trip to the refrigerator or an apology you need to make.

I wonder.....does this include body fat?

Guess not, but if it did - I was ready to donate it!

When I was laid off a little while ago I  used that time to clean out the closets and get rid of all the excess stuff; and since our church has flea markets twice a year, I use that as an excuse to keep me from becoming a hoarder. 

I have also taken to heart the Lenten thought from February 16 and have been buying one item for the food bank each week - it also had me taking stock of the pantry to see what else I could donate.  But the last part of the thought for today is the most interesting -  "an apology you need to make".  I guess they also want us to clean out our conscience. 

Lent is a good time to get rid of any excess - it is a perfect time to take stock , and this includes all the areas of our lives.  So whether you have too many packs of noodles or too much guilt, it's time to get rid of it.