Lent is the perfect season to re-dedicate ourselves as followers of Christ as we prepare to celebrate His resurrection on Easter. As children, we might have decided which of our favorite foods, toys or games to give up for 40 days, but Lent is so much more than giving up Chocolate or TV. The focus, as I was very recently reminded by Kathryn Whitaker at Team Whitaker , should be on Love. Lent should be about how we love God, others and ourself. So, rather than look at these thinks below to incorporate them all or a bunch into a Lenten plan, read them with the idea that something in one may speak to your heart about where you are on your Journey with God right now. Find something that will help bring you closer to discipleship in preparation for His Resurrection. I start my list with my favorite because it came from my family. 40 Ways to Give for 40 . My kids and I a couple of years ago tried to think of ways to serve others during Lent. We merged our Sacrifice, Almsgivi