When the Israelites were in the wilderness, God taught them to look to Him for daily food. The manna came at the same time every day and they only gathered what they needed for that day. All of us, rich or poor, must recognize our daily dependence upon God. To develop a spirit of gratefulness Gratefulness is a delightful by-product of contentment with our basics. We begin to lose our contentment when we compare what we have with what others have.
Expectations then dominate our focus.
To the degree that our expectations increase, our gratefulness decreases. Contentment with basics equips us to resist the continuous barrage of advertising telling us that can't enjoy life without the newest gadget. A contented people feel wealthy because they know that they already possesses more than they need for daily living. To help us enjoy our possessions Have you learned to enjoy the things that God has given to you. Thank God for the car you will ride home in.