Surely you already know that Lent in 2019 - this is not a strict diet, but a way of purification of mind and body from sin and negatives, it is time to pray and express their love for the Lord.
In Lent, there are strict restrictions on food when you can not eat the food of animal origin, barred from participating in leisure activities, as well as the need to pray to God and repent of their sins. This time is designed for cleaning in the first place, the spiritual, without which fasting turns into a diet food.
In Lent to pray and attend church more often than usual need / istockphoto.com
5 spiritual rules of Lent, to be followed by every person who is fasting
1. rejoice restrictions
Some Orthodox, observe the fast, are in despondency that now you can not eat your favorite dishes, listen to your favorite music or to have fun. Instead, it is desirable to go to the temple and you need to truly enjoy communion with God. In addition, the understanding that you are mentally and physically cleansed must bring you positive emotions.2. Spend more time to prayers
In Lent we should pray more than usual, to highlight the morning and evening for 15 - 20 minutes longer to read the prayer, often go to church and read the Psalms. All this will help you understand the meaning of Lent, as well as save you from anger, irritation, anger and sinful thoughts.
3. Repent
It is important to remember that the post does not need God, and we to repent, purify his soul from sin. The post consists of two parts: Lent and Holy Week. It is for repentance we need time Lent. If you are not going to repent, do not start, and fast - it's a waste of health.
Lent is intended to express the love of God / istockphoto.com
4. Do good deeds
Focusing on their own spiritual condition should not turn into indifference towards others. Post should go to the benefit of education of a two virtues: love for God and love for people. Clergymen urge to spend money saved on a meal of lean tools to help the needy.It is not necessary during the fast break with my friends, to whom it may come in handy - pregnant girlfriend, depressing lonely neighbor or relatives. The conversation with them over a cup of tea - this is not entertainment, but the moral support of others.
5. Come to Christ
Lent - a time of concentrated expectations Easters. After all, the most important rule of Lent - is to remember that what is intended is the time.
You will also be useful to read 5 prayers during Lent.
