proverbs 4:20-27

"My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them written on your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body. Above all else, guard your heart; for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only the ways that are firm.  Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil."

What gets me about this verse is not only the

incredible portrayal of a life being lived for Christ,

but also the promise of two things. The word of God is 

"life to those who find them, and health to a man's whole body."

I believe that the Lord means this in all forms possible.

Not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

The words of the Lord, bring healing.

What a compelling and exhilarating thought that is. 

Not only should we be challenged to bask in the word of Lord 

so much more, but we should also be challenged to live 

a life for Christ just like the one He described in this passage.

Let us challenge one another in these things, 

so that we may not only grow in Christ but also closer

together as a community of believers.