Lack increases gratitude.

This saying struck me and challenged my heart last year. We take things for granted until we don’t have them.

Honestly, 2026 is starting out a bit rough. Yet, we can still be content and praise Him. We can be thankful for what He has given us, for what we do have. When we don’t havc things, our gratitude can increase for what we do have. Let’s increase our gratitude today!

Philippians 4:11-13 sum it up well, “11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”