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Every tear will be wiped away

If you aren’t sure exactly what happens when you surrender your worldly-life to Christ, well here is a glimpse for you:

Now that you have an idea, why don’t you go ahead and jump in with both feet?  Guaranteed, your life will never be the same.

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You belong

"You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone... he's using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstorne... a holy temple built by God..."

-Ephesians 2:19-22 MSG

You belong!  

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Let people see God through you

“… since the Master honors you with a body, honor him with your body!...”

“…let people see God in and through your body.”

1 Corinthians 6:16-20

The way we treat ourselves, inside and out, is the same way that people will see us and treat us in return; whatever energy we use on ourselves, is the same energy that will be used, by others, toward us.  Therefore, begin to treat yourself and act in accordance with God and His Word, because you are his sacred temple and you are here to live out your life, gleaming with His Light, for all the world to see.

God's living temple

"For God's temple is holy, and YOU are that temple." 

1 Corinthians 3:17b (NLT)

Remember that you and I are God's temples, not our own.  Therefore, you and I have absolutely no right to use, abuse, and dishonor it.  So, let's ask ourself these questions, and make the necessary changes to ensure that sure we are treating our physical and mental bodies as the temples they've been created to be:

Am I harming myself physically or mentally when I choose to engage in __________ ?

Would God approve of what I am doing or thinking right now?

Do I feel worthy of God's love?

Is what I am thinking in line with God's Word or is it in line with the world's views?

What positive steps can I make, in Christ, to change the unhealthy habits, hangups, and excuses that I have been holding on to, and believing, for so long?

Now it is time to go further and gets serious about changing some of the unhealthy, un-real, thoughts and actions.  So, take the first step and dig in - really dig in - to the Word of God and from there He will show and lead us to the answers and help we need.  

And, if it is any help, know that I will be working on the exact same thing.

God Bless

Building your temple from within.

“Yes, [you are building a temple of the Lord, but] it is He who shall build the [true temple of the Lord…]…” Zechariah 6:13

Although this verse refers to the rebuilding of the Lord’s temple in the Old Testament, I think there is another way we can look at it: Many of us work so hard at building our outer life, however, if we don’t have God, then we have no 'true' foundation to build upon.  So, when one gets to the top of where they want to be, and then crash, they lie there wondering where they went wrong.

To me, I think the majority of failures are because actions are undertaken without seeking God first.  Yes, it is important to work at obtaining our goals on the outside, but it is more important to seek God first within and let Him direct us as how to obtain them; let Him guide us and form us on the inside. 

Therefore, before taking on any project, obtaining any goal, or making a major life decision, make sure to seek God first; with Him all things are possible, obtainable, and solid. However, without Him, all things are still possible and obtainable, but very fragile and weak, and will soon collapse at the first sign of trouble!!

Eat and drink for the glory of God

"And they all drank the same spiritual (supernaturally given) drink. For they drank from a spiritual Rock which followed them [produced by the sole power of God Himself without natural instrumentality], and the Rock was Christ. [Exod. 17:6; Num. 20:11.] 

So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God."

1 Corinthians 10:4,31

So let me ask, when you eat and drink, whose glory do you do it unto? God or yours? Friends, it is time we let Christ be our personal meal planner.

I believe, and know, that if we think of Him every time we take a bite, we will begin to make healthier choices, have more energy, find our bodies healing from our sicknesses, and will influence those around us to be healthier. So, let's give it a try because there is no doubt that we will find ourselves better off (inside and out) if we do.

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God will renew you into wholeness

"... This is God speaking.

'I'll see to it that my temple is rebuilt.'. Zechariah 1:16-17

Feel like you are falling apart mentally, physically - both?  Well, you aren't alone when you are a child of God, he is with you.  And, thanks be to Jesus, who died on the cross for us, all you have to do is run to him and he will take you in his arms and start from the ground up; He will heal you, physically and mentally.  Yes, my friend, he will see to it that you are rebuilt, (renewed, strengthened, healed, whole, refreshed)!  So, get ready, you are about to have a new life, filled and complete by Jesus - your healer, your redeemer. 

Hallelujah

 

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Take a good, hard look at you life

Haggai 1:5-9 MSG

"5 And then a little later, God-of-the-Angel-Armies spoke out again:
"Take a good, hard look at your life.Think it over.
6 You have spent a lot of money,but you haven't much to show for it.You keep filling your plates,but you never get filled up.You keep drinking and drinking and drinking,but you're always thirsty.You put on layer after layer of clothes,but you can't get warm.And the people who work for you,what are they getting out of it?Not much—a leaky, rusted-out bucket, that's what.
7 That's why God-of-the-Angel-Armies said:
"Take a good, hard look at your life.Think it over."

8 Then God said:
"Here's what I want you to do:Climb into the hills and cut some timber.Bring it down and rebuild the Temple.Do it just for me. Honor me."

Thanks be to Jesus, you are now God's precious Temple.  Therefore, if you find your life seems to be going no where, then it is time to tear down the old wood, so-to-speak, and rebuild!  It is time to start fresh with God!  It is time to start over, start anew - start afresh. 

So... just do it!  Don't worry - God is always with you.

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Your beautiful body

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"... And the Glory of God filled the Temple..."
 +2 Chronicles 7:1-3, +MSG 

You are God's Temple - open your heart and let him fill you with his glory

Temples of God's

“… The glory of God filled the Temple of God…”

1 Kings 8:10-11

Thanks be to Jesus, our bodies are God’s temples -  He dwells within each of us.  Which means, we need to be treating ourselves, and taking care of ourselves as such.  So… are you?

A temple to honor God

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"... Build a temple in honor of God..." 1 Kings 5: 5-6, MSG

We can all build a temple to honor God - it starts with our bodies!

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.

You are God's temple

“Do you not discern and understand that you… are God’s temple…?” 1Corinthians 3:16 AMP

You are the Spirit of God’s dwelling - His home… WOW!! Do you know what that means?  You are beautiful,  you are blessed, you are honored, you are loved, you are full of wisdom, and you are oh so precious.  So, let me ask one question, are you treating yourself as such?