We cannot allow ourselves envy, for it corrodes not only our relationships with others but also the things we already have. The end result is that we neglect to value and appreciate things already in our possession, and thus in turn, being ungrateful to the Lord himself for what he has provided. Rather, our energy would be better placed to focus on giving thanks to the Lord and his gifts, here and now.
And we pray:
To my Lord above, my Creator and Heavenly Father, by Your grace do I come to thank You for all I have. Teach me not to covet others and their lot, but grant me instead the ability to Love and see the blessings You have already bestowed upon me. In return for Your grace, I thus offer up to You my humblest of gifts, my Lord – my heart in obedience, is Yours. Amen.