Meditate On
A sound heart is life to the body...
Proverbs 14:30
Relax!
What is a “sound heart” that is life to the
body?
In today’s verse, the word “sound” is the
Hebrew word marpe, which is from the Hebrew word, rapha, meaning “heal.” Going
just a bit deeper, you’ll find that the root word of rapha is the Hebrew word
for “relax.”
Put it all together and what you’ll see is
that a relaxed heart gives healing or health to our bodies. That’s why The
Living Bible translates the verse as, “A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s
life.”
My friend, God wants you to have a heart
that is at peace, and a relaxed attitude about the issues of life, so that you
can walk in health. It’s no wonder Jesus said, “...do not worry about your
life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you
will put on...” (Matthew 6:25). In that sermon, you will hear the constant
refrain, “Do not worry”—because you have a loving heavenly Father who provides
for you.
Today, choose to stop worrying about your
health, finances, family, career or whatever is troubling you. Do what needs to
be done but entrust the matter to God and trust Him to guide you (Proverbs
3:6). Cast every care upon Him, knowing that He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Beloved, make a decision today not to let your heart be agitated or disturbed,
and step into a greater measure of health and wholeness for yourself!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
