#40 Days

[lafaiette]

Watching Solavellan romance videos in order and OH, they are so in love, Solas is SMITTEN, he perfectly embodies the "my wife looks so good today i'm about to scream and moan and throw up" meme

[ed13d1]

I won't sing for 40 days

illustration by anna and varvara kendel

[vox-anglosphere]

The mystery of Candlemas in Winchester 's ancient cathedral

[luvvdia]

[myremnantarmy]

"𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀! 𝟒𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬..."

[addictedtohobi]

40 days to go..🥰😊💜

[vladede]

yep it’s them⭐️

[tinyshe]

I was looking at 'flipping table' memes and there was one for Holy Week

and it got me thinking. The body is a temple ... so before Lent you should be making a list and braiding your whip because you should be seriously cleaning the temple. Flip some Tables. Flog a banker (= get debt free/live within your means).

How many times do we whine at God asking for this an that, things that really aren't essential -- things that would be nice, things that would make life a little easier and when the prayer is answered we just go on our merry way.

Yes, He still loves us and died for us but how many of of us truly make the effort to flip some tables, sweep clean the temple, and truly give Glory to God in more than by mouth ... to be crucified and more Christ-like?

We can move along with "Jesus will always love me no matter what" , true but there are consequences to what we do and say. We really should not cherry-pick the verses from the Holy Bible. When was the last time you meditated on this and really took it to heart?

Forty Days of Lent is a period to be in training to be more Christ-like. Develop good habits, hold tight the forty days and beyond -- the forty days is a great period to break the bad and instill the good.

Thank you for reading my little pre-Lent pep talk! We can do this and do it together.

[floridaboiler]

40 Days Until October

[divinegastronomer]

Sacrifice and Surrender

Lent is a religious observance that typically lasts for about 40 days, starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday.

The purpose of Lent is to prepare individuals spiritually for the celebration of Easter.

It is seen as a time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual growth. During this period, believers often engage in various practices such as prayer, fasting, charitable acts, and self-discipline.

The goal is to deepen one's relationship with God, seek forgiveness for sins, and make personal sacrifices in honor of Christ's sacrifice.

Through Lent, individuals can achieve a number of things.

It is a time for introspection, self-examination, and turning away from sinful behaviors.

Many people choose to give up certain indulgences or habits during this period as a symbol of sacrifice and self-control.

Lent serves as an opportunity to cultivate virtues, strengthen faith, and increase devotion.

From an esoteric perspective, giving up certain food for Lent can have several spiritual significances.

Purification: By abstaining from certain foods, you are engaging in a purification process for your mind, body, and spirit.

This practice allows you to detoxify from physical and energetic impurities, promoting a deeper connection with your inner self and higher spiritual realms.

Discipline: Lenten fasting can be seen as an exercise of discipline, honing your willpower and self-control.

By consciously choosing to give up certain foods, you are cultivating a sense of mastery over your desires and attachments.

This process helps you transcend the limitations of the physical realm and develop spiritual strength.

Heightened Awareness: By altering your diet during Lent, you may experience heightened sensitivity and awareness.

When you eliminate certain foods, your body can become more attuned to subtle energies and vibrations.

This increased sensitivity can help you become more conscious of your thoughts, emotions, and spiritual experiences.

Sacrifice and Surrender: Lent is often associated with sacrifice and surrender.

By giving up certain foods, you are symbolically offering a sacrifice to a higher power.

This act of surrendering your desires and attachments demonstrates your willingness to submit to divine will and align yourself with the spiritual path.

[wwiiiart]

Genesis 7:24. Acrylic Painting

[kittyp333]

who’s going to the slow dive concert!!!!

[theoldbrewery]

[vladede]

meet ocs from our story “40 days”

setting is russia in 2017

let me introduce our main character - Nikita! He is 18 and is in his final year at college, kinda emo; something has happened to him...

Kolya is his neighbor and a former classmate; he tries to act like an IT guy, even though his only skill is rebooting computers. He plays Dota and constantly jokes about Nikita. Also, his birthday is on November 4th, so every year he be like 'the whole country celebrates my bday yay! 😎'"

those two are Nikita’s best friends, Nina and Nika

🦇 Nina:

She couldn't hold back and became goth when it was no longer popular. Fortunately, she’s too cool to care about others' opinions, so she dresses as she likes (mega stylish). She prefers only black clothing, which makes her look gloomy most of the time; only close people know that she’s actually very kind (she just doesn't know how to show affection). She’s totally got everything figured out.

👾 Nika:

She’s all about that "uwu, kawaii :3" vibe, but she’s a bit of a gossip (she loves discussing people with her girlfriends; can you blame her? I don't think so). Mostly when they REALLY annoy her. Other than that, she’s genuinely sweet and tries to become the best version of herself every day. Respect. She keeps up with fashion and dreams of setting trends someday 💅, but it hasn’t happened yet. She also often wears black but loves bright accents (and often dyes her hair strands in different colors).

they’re a ‘siblings or dating’ kinda duo, because they look so alike,, the latter is kinda right tho

they’re besties with Nikita because he shares their spill the tea sis💅🏻’ energy and because all three of them have names that start with "N" (they really connected over that... and their alternative outdated fashion sense). Their group chat on VK is called "Naniii."

Nikita is embarrassed to tell his parents that he only has female friends (bc then they totally might think he’s gay (isn’t it true tho?), and he feels like a depressed loser; because of that, he sometimes ghosts them. They initially argued about this, but wise and understanding Nina eventually gets it (she's generally the voice of reason in their group).

So when Nika starts to complain about Nikita again, Nina defends him. (All the arguments usually start with Nika, but not out of malice—she's just very emotional and hasn’t yet learned to express her concerns in a healthy way.)