Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were brought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
The world would have us believe that certain things are okay because in their thinking, "It doesn't hurt anybody." In truth, the body it hurts is your own. And for those who have accepted Jesus Christ, our bodies are indwelt with the same Spirit that hovered over the waters when the earth was formed. No matter what we do with our bodies, no matter what we take into them through our ears, our eyes, or our mouths, the Spirit is present to hear it, to see it, and to taste it. In an unusual and mysterious way, we a bringing sin into the presence of One who can never be present in the place of sin.
How is it, Lord, that You remain in us experiencing what we experience when You are holy - separate from sin? When I consider the things I have done to my body, I am amazed that You could still be here with me. I am amazed by the moments of realization that You are whispering to me from within the depths of my spirit to flee - even after the sin has pulled me to the bottom.
"Get out now!" How many times have I heard that? How many times have I fled? Unfortunately, not enough.
"Get out now!" How many times have I stayed? Unfortunately, far too many. Every moment I have remained is another wound to the One within me.
Father, forgive me for the times I have disregarded Your presence. Help me to be mindful of You. Help me to be ever aware of the damage I cause when my actions are less than holy. Restore me. Rebuild this temple. Make my body a place of honor, a place where You would dwell, a place You can call home.