One Year Bible – Day 128

S – A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Proverbs 14:30 CSB

O – Commentary:

A person’s emotions affect his physical condition, as it is well known today (cf. 15:13, 30; 17:22; 18:14). A heart at peace (or, “a mind of health,” i.e., a healthy disposition) helps produce a healthy body, but envy, an ardent agitating desire to have or achieve what one sees in others, produces adverse effects physically

“Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – When we walk in peace, it affects us in a good way.  We wouldn’t say we envy others because that seems too strong.  But, comparison to others that causes us to want something or be like someone else is just as bad.  God wonderfully created each of us and endowed us with our own gifts, talents and personalities.  We can walk in peace that God has given us all we need to have an amazing life!

R – Heavenly Father, thank you all for blessing us today.  We are equipped to do your will and purposes.  We invite your Spirit to lead us and give us wisdom.  We will fix our eyes on you and enjoy a heart of peace.