THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED MEDICINE
Solomon was given wisdom from God to write many proverbs on many topics. Among them, is this proverb on the connection between body, mind, and spirit, and how the health of one affects the other.
Modern medicine attempts to treat the body absent the soul and spirit, often failing to recognize the unity and connection of the whole. Yet, the proverb teaches that a cheerful and joyful heart is “good medicine.” And in like manner that a discouraged and depressed state of mind has a debilitating effect on the body.
Those that lack a joyful heart should take this as seriously as any other heart condition. Remember the second attribute of the fruit of the Spirit is joy. Bring your heart condition to the Lord. He is the remedy.
As Nehemiah said, “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” (Neh. 8:10).
PRAYER: Dear Father, You have made us so that our spiritual joy and our physical strength are connected. Encourage us this day by Your Holy Spirit. Give us the joy of the Lord that we might be strengthened to do Your will this day. In Jesus’ name, amen.