PART TWO OF THREE and make an intentional effort. For me, that often means redirecting my thoughts. When resentment begins to whisper, I consciously turn it into praise. I thank God for a reliable vehicle that keeps my family safe. I thank Him for a home that shelters us and food on our table. I thank Him for the memories we’re able to create, even if they’re simple ones. This redirection doesn’t always happen automatically, and I still miss the mark more often than I’d like. But growth rarely looks like instant perfection. It looks like recognizing the warning signs, adjusting course, and choosing gratitude over comparison. My encouragement is to pay attention to those subtle indicators in your own life. When you catch yourself thinking, “Must be nice,” pause and examine what’s happening beneath the surface. Bitterness rarely announces itself loudly; it grows quietly. The sooner we identify it and redirect our thinking, the more we protect our joy and the freedom that comes with it. Reflection Questions What comparison is quietly stealing your joy right now? How can you redirect resentment toward gratitude today?