Discipleship Response
1 Corinthians 6:19, 20
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own. You were bought at a price. So, now honor God with your bodies.
~ Apostle Paul
Pondering Point
Since we are His temples, bought at the price of Christ's life, the directive is to honor God with our bodies. How can we do that? Slot a time today (either now or later) to re-consecrate your body to the Lord with thanksgiving. It serves as a great backdrop for our Thursday practice of review, repent (if necessary) and return (as necessary) to God.
Review
Do you consider your body as your own or God’s? Do you see your body as His temple? By which current actions are you honoring God with your body? By which current actions are you dishonoring God with your body?
Repent if Necessary
Repent for any unbiblical and ungodly attitudes about your body (this could relate to mistaken ownership, self-pride, self-loathing, etc.). Repent of ungodly action and lack of action in regards to using Your body for God’s glory.*
[*if you are involved in addictively sinful behaviors (abuse of drugs, food, alcohol, pornography, sexual misconduct, fits of anger, etc.) Bring that darkness into the light by confessing your specific sins to a fellow Christian you trust and who will support you in letting God break you free from such besetting sin.]
Return as Necessary
Consecrate your body back to God (See prayer link to follow for an extended version). Thank God for His forgiveness, His bodily blessings, and His presence within You. Cease ungodly lifestyle choices immediately and ask God to assist you by His strength and Spirit to practice a godly lifestyle.
I have included links to prayers, one on freedom from habitual sins and one on consecration created by Wild at Heart, a great blessing in my spiritual journey with God -- the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
www.ransomedheart.com/prayer/prayer-consecration
www.ransomedheart.com/prayer/prayer-freedom-habitual-sins
Prayer for the Day
[Insert your own prayer about today's devotion.]