"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this is your true and proper worship." Romans 12:1
It's no surprise that the leading resolution made is to lose weight and get healthy. The CDC reports that more than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese. And this extra weight and sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on our bodies causing all kinds of health problems including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 gives us great insight into God's view of how we are to treat our bodies, "do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own. For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body."
The bible uses the word temple - not home or residence - to describe our bodies as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Unlike either a home or residence where people live, a temple is a sacred place in which worship takes place. It's the place where God resides and is glorified. When we begin to view our bodies in this way, it's hard to imagine not treating ourselves with great care. After all, we wouldn't dream of letting our church, the place we worship and where His Presence resides, fall into disrepair would we?
Rather than making resolutions this new year to change habits, why not make the decision to change your life...for good? To live the way God intended you to live? Making the decision to glorify God in your body will lead to better choices and a healthier "temple".
Heavenly Father, thank you for the chance to make changes to be healthier. May our resolutions to live a better life be focused around our desire to glorify you in our bodies. May we be the temple where your Spirit resides and may we take care of it knowing that it is sacred to you. Help us as we begin this journey and give us the strength and willpower to achieve our goals. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Welcome Holy Spirit
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