40 Things to Give Up for Lent and Beyond: A 40 Day Devotion Series for the Season of Lent

by Phil Ressler

Have you ever wondered what to give up for Lent? Join us on this 40 day adventure through the season of Lent. Each day you will make a new discovery of something truly worth giving up. These 40 things are worth giving up not just for Lent, but for the rest of your life. You can give up things you eat and drink such as soda and chocolate. You can give up bad habits such as smoking or staying up late. But in this devotion you will look at giving up things which will transform your life. You will give up things like bitterness, loneliness, envy, and more. 40 Things to Give up for Lent is a powerful journey that will take your observance of Lent from ordinary to extraordinary.

140 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 2, 2015

Reviews

[Katie Burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm just going to keep reading this book every year for Lent until I have made progress on all of these things to give up. I will probably read this book at least 50 more times.

[Lynda Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most Meaningful Lenten Devotional I have ever used.

I have read this each Lenten season since Pastor Phil wrote it. It is well written and strikes the heart of the things we need to “give up” to live our lives with in a full relationship with Jesus.

[Lisa Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little book is one to digest in small bites, as we consider the life and death of Jesus. It’s written in a conversational manner that invites reflection and genuine thoughts about one’s daily behaviors, strengths, and small failures. I hope to return to it each Lenten season.

[Sheryl VerWey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful devotional for Lent. It really gave me a lot to think about. I will definitely put it on my re-read list.

[Susan I Roskelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

needed

I needed this and it was provided Thank you Lord for opening my heart to receive your messages to me through this study most important was not to view God as my personal vending machine and to experience true joy fulness from God to overcome my fear of finding out I have Paget's Disease and that's okay because I am in Gods hands.

[Amanda Gulkis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devotional

I really enjoyed this devotional. It was short enough each day that I didn't find it overwhelming, and actually looked forward to reading each night. Very inspirational stuff here!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

well thought out devotional

What I appreciated about this devotional was its attempt to identify socially conditioned habits that we need to release from our lives. Gave me lots to think about and pray about during Lent.

[Tracy Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love loved it. Will definitely be a re-read for me each year, and not necessarily just during Lent. Strongly recommend this book!!