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Where's the Beef?

everywhere, it seems

As I watched a little television this evening, I saw no less than four commercials for big, giant, delicious looking burgers. After each ad, I had this thought that I’d get some kind of awesome cheeseburger for lunch tomorrow—only to remember that tomorrow is Friday. No meat!

I suppose I could be annoyed at all the restaurants for reminding me of what I can’t have. But I’d like to think that maybe this is God giving me a little opportunity to grow in holiness—a gentle reminder of this small sacrifice we make in the desert, as we continue on our journey towards Easter.

I pray your Lent is going well, and that all your sacrifices and observances are drawing you closer to Jesus.


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From one pregnant girlfriend to another (I’m 31 weeks) who sees the same commercials and only wants said burger…I hear you, and I will travel this holy road with you. I too am trying to see God work in a little way for me that will lead to something bigger…bigger than the juicy burger calling for me…..

Thanks for the post smile

 

I had a similar experience with my first.  I was craving a burger and it was Good Friday!

 

I’m a vegetarian and pregnant with my first child.

EVERYONE keeps thinking I’m going to get a sudden craving for a burger (a la Phoebe on Friends). smile So far, I’ve craved LOTS of other things - but no meat! smile

I gave up cheese for Lent, though, and have definitely been wanting a delicious grilled cheese. Mmm. Only 3 more weeks!

 

My grocery store has been having discount chicken…. 2 whole rotisserie chickens for $10 but they only have this special on Fridays. I live in a state that is heavily Catholic, but I suppose it is liberal enough for this to be worth it to the store.

 

I would buy the chickens and save them for Saturday. They reheat well.


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