Lent...a time to reflect

Today marks the first day of Lent. I've grown up in the Church from the time I was born, and although I am not Catholic, I grew up in the Episcopalian Church and we would always participate in Lent and learn more about Christ coming down to Earth and gathering 12 men to be his followers as he spread the good news throughout the Earth. But this year, as elementary as it may seem, I've chosen to eliminate somethings out of my life for this period of Lent. In reality, lent is only 40 days...that's nothing. During this time, I hope to grow closer to God and his Word and understand how His word plays an important role in my life.