You ARE God's temple!

"What agreement [can there be between] a temple of God and idols?  For we are the temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in and with and among them and will walk in and with and among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.  So, come out from among [unbelievers], and separate (severe) yourselves from them, says the Lord..." II Corinthians 6:16-17 AMPC

I know I've posted similar verses before, but I cannot exaggerate enough that, YOU ARE GOD'S TEMPLE.  Yes, you!!!  Therefore, treat, act, and love yourself like it.  Yes, you may pray and love unbelievers, but you do not have to come in close relationship with them, unless you are influencing them, and them not influencing you.  If you have no choice, and you are currently in close relationship with someone, or with an entire family, then it is up to you to stand strong in Christ; dive into His Word daily, get the help of fellow believers for prayer and support, and make up your mind that you will not bow down to their unbelieving habits, hang-ups, attitudes, and injustices.  Love them with all of your heart, but let them not change you, or your spirit.  I believe, and have experienced, that the more you love someone on the verge of belief or unbelief; that the more your actions show you are truly a believer in Christ, then that person will begin want what you have, and soon, they will give their life over to the One and Only, Christ Jesus.  

So, remember who and Whose you are.  You are God's beautiful temple.  You are strong, beautiful, bold, courageous, and loving - you are a life changer.  Yes, it can be difficult, but remember, with God, nothing is too difficult.  Keep walking the good walk of faith, and make this life of yours mean something ~ something life-changing.

Heart pounding, knee shaking, courage.

"Joseph ... daring the consequences, took courage and ventured to go to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus." Mark 15:43 AMP

As a believer in Christ, there will be times in our lives when we will have to make a choice: to either step out in faith and follow the life-changing call that we feel Jesus has placed on our heart; or, to play it safe, so-to-speak, because we're not sure if it's Him or our own made-up dreams placing the call.  All I know, that if we have any inkling that Jesus is calling us to do something, we need to take the step out.  Yes, our knees will be trembling, our hands will be shaking, and our hearts will be pounding, but if we feel we are doing it with, and for, Jesus, then we are making the right choice.  If, on the other hand, it isn't what we've expected, I believe that Jesus will see our faith, and make it even better than expected.

So, if your heart is pure, and you faith is strong in Christ, take the step, make the change, and see if doors, windows, and walls, don't open up before you to a life that you know, that you know, that you know, only Jesus could be responsible for.  It is going to be glorious.