In Ephesians 5:8, Paul reminds believers that they are no longer defined by their old nature. Before Christ, we lived in darkness, where envy, greed, and coveting felt natural. But now we are light in the Lord. Because our identity has changed, our desires can change as well.
One clear marking of “walking in the light” is a heart shaped by gratitude. Gratitude breaks the slow and covert deception of covetousness. Gratitude trades the lie of “more” for the truth that God is sufficient. It names His provision as good and sufficient even when it’s not abundant by the world’s standards.
Look at the flower, appreciate its beauty, and thank God for it. Look at the cloud, bask in its complexity, and thank God for it. Look at your child, notice how they are made in God’s image, and thank Him. Look at the hills made with intricate care and thank God for them. Look at that person who bothers you and thank God for them. For as long as we have breath, we have reason to give thanks.
God, I thank you. You are sufficient always.