Temple of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

God’s use of the word “temple” for the Spirit’s dwelling place means our bodies are sacred shrines, not just homes. As temples, our bodies are used to honor God, worship God and actively live for God. God should be the center of our lives, our thoughts, our hopes and dreams. Therefore, our thoughts, words, actions, and what we let in through our senses are critically important because they happen in God’s view within this sacred space, His temple. Therefore, we must act, think, and speak in ways that honor God as a holy temple, avoiding anything that would defile it. Furthermore, and this is for me and no one else unless you choose to accept it, I realize that I have to take care of His temple, eat right, sleep well, exercise, and worry less.

Prayer:

Lord, as I am the Temple of the Holy Spirit from God, use my body, my life, words and actions for Your glory. Everything that I see, read, hear and do, may it be for Your glory. The things that I allow in my life, I pray that I receive only what is well pleasing and beneficial to You. In Your name Lord Jesus, Amen!