Waht to Give Up

A Lenten Reflection


 

Give up complaining —
focus on gratitude.

Give up pessimism —
become an optimist.

Give up harsh judgments —
think kindly thoughts.

Give up worry —
trust Divine Providence.

Give up discouragement —
be full of hope.

Give up bitterness —
turn to forgiveness.

Give up hatred —
return good for evil.

Give up negativism —
be positive.

Give up anger —
be more patient.

Give up pettiness —
become mature.

Give up gloom —
enjoy the beauty that is all around you.

Give up jealousy —
pray for trust.

Give up gossiping —
control your tongue.

Give up sin —
turn to virtue.

Give up giving up —
hang in there!
 

via EWTN