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

Proverbs 14:30

A heart at peace… is that common these days?  I’m not sure about that. There is so much hustle and bustle, there’s so much stress and conflict in modern life, and of course times are tough for many.  Some days it seems like everybody’s arguing about something or other… and it seems like people are criticizing every one and every thing… and I catch myself joining in from time-to-time.

Still, even though our world is churning and tossing us to and fro’ in some ways, we can still have a heart at peace if we maintain our focus on the things that are really important.  Family, friends, faith, and our relationship with our Lord; these are the important things, these are things that make a difference.

Envy?  Things?  Position? Do any of these make a difference when we consider the importance of relationships with our loved ones and with God?

Hardly.

Are arguments, bickering and conflict what life is about?  No.  Life is about serving others and serving God not bickering or being jealous about stuff. I thank God for how He has blessed me with family, friends, and His love; the rest is a waste of time: Peace is the result.