1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Sexual immorality is a sin against
your own body. Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy
Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to
yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your
body.
We often refer to Church as the house of God but scripture
also says our own individual bodies are temples in which the Holy Spirit
dwells. To really think about that can
really freak me out. I want my home to
be clean and neat and especially if company is coming. But the thought of the Holy Spirit being a
permanent resident within me makes me ask – how am I doing housekeeping with my
body? The answer is much better than
before. I love all kinds of food and
struggle with the clutter of fat in my body.
This week I’m eating only raw fruits and vegetables in salads, smoothies
and snacks adding some nuts and seeds for variety. I feel better and also know that maybe it
will result in a little bodily housekeeping.
Although modern medical advancements has been able to give us
replacement parts, as a whole our body is the only one we have. The way we care for it is not only a personal
decision, it is a faith decision, too.
Father in heaven, you have given us a wonderfully created
body. Forgive us for abusing it in any
and all ways. Show us the path to strong
and sound dwelling for your Spirit. In
Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Blessings,
Paige
Paige
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