Round 2, Day 1 Sunday, February 15, 2026
Welcome to Gratitude Sunday.
Today we went to service as a family, and the pastor preached a message about mental health. One of the things he said was that you can be a Christian and still struggle with depression or anxiety — not because you’re not trying to follow God or not trying to be close to Him, but because your life is out of balance.
That message was relevant to me.
Recently, my life was out of balance. I wasn’t getting enough sleep. I wasn’t taking adequate care of myself in some ways. And so today was confirmation that the steps I’ve been taking — these seven habits, this daily discipline — are the right ones. Getting things back in order matters.
But more than the message itself, I’m grateful for the place where I heard it.
I’m grateful to attend a church that meets me where I am. My faith in God and my belief in Jesus are strong. Being able to go to a place that builds that faith and supports that belief is a gift I don’t take for granted.
Tonight’s post is short, but it’s sincere.
I’m thankful for my church. Thankful that my wife, my son, and I attend as a family. Thankful that he’s involved in the youth group. Thankful that they love Jesus and teach God’s word.
Sometimes gratitude doesn’t need a lot of words. It just needs to be said.
See you tomorrow for Day 42.
Day 41 of 280. Round 2 has begun.
The 740 Challenge 