1 Corinthians 6:19
The Bible says your body is a temple, not your temple but God's temple.
So what exactly does that mean?
In the most practical way of looking at this, you are merely a renter staying at the temple.
Yes, unlike a renter in our world, rent isn’t due every month but daily.
So, how do you pay your rent at the temple that belongs to Gd?
You can pay it in three ways:
One way is by taking good care of it by exercising, sleeping well and eating foods that help your body as well as having the discipline to stay away from food you know is unhealthy.
The second way is to visit His temple daily by meditating on His word. Take time to reflect on His grace and blessings that each day brings and gratefully recognize all that He has done for you. If you have worries and fears, that’s the time to bring them to Him.
Last but definitely not least, His temple is a place of reflection where His word shines. Your temple should reflect His loving character in all that you do. In practice, show the world that od, by the power of the Holy Spirit, is your moral compass. Let your character in all you do, and be the lamp in the middle of the room that people need to see.
Share your experiences, not to boast but to encourage others with the battles He helped you conquer in the past.
In the end, just be real. In a world where there is so much phoniness, being honest to who Christ called you to be is the greatest payment that you can give.
Lord, thank you for making my body the temple of your Holy Spirit. Help me take care of it as a reflection of my love for you.
