Lent: On Giving Up and Taking On

Good for your Soul: Giving up and taking On

Give up complaining—focus on gratitude

Give up pessimism—become an optimist

Give up harsh judgments—think kindly thoughts

Give up pride—work toward humility

Give up worry—trust in Divine Providence

Give up discouragement—be full of hope

Give up bitterness—turn to forgiveness

Give up hatred—return goodness 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 around you

Give up gossiping—control your tongue

Give up jealousy—celebrate the gifts and successes of others

Give up giving up—hang in there

Give up sin—turn to virtue.