Nothing...

One of the greatest missing teachings in the American church today is the reminder to men and women that nothing we have belongs to us. 
~ Gordon MacDonald

A Living Reminder

"One way to express this it to say that in order to be a living reminder of the Lord, we must walk in his presence as Abraham did. To walk in the presence of the Lord means to move forward in life in such a way that all our desires, thoughts, and actions are constantly guided by him. When we walk in the Lord's presence, everything we see, hear, touch, or taste reminds us of him. This is what is meant by a prayerful life. It is not a life in which we say many prayers, but a life in which nothing, absolutely nothing, is done, said or understood independently of him who is the origin and purpose of our existence." ~ Henri J. Nouwen

Why Observe Lent?

"...many Christians observe Lent as a meaningful way of meditating on the sufferings of Christ on our behalf. They choose to deny their flesh as a daily reminder that Christ died and rose again to deliver us from slavery to sin and self." ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss