A new perspective on your body (God's Temple)

"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:16-17 ------ Let's break this verse down. The Father (God) has given us a Helper (the Holy Spirit) and He will be with us FOREVER. Those living under the influence of the world cannot receive the Spirit of truth, but as Christians, we CAN because the Holy Spirit (Spirit of truth) dwells in us!!! ------ My body is the residence of the Holy Spirit. When I take care of His dwelling place, He is able to do so much through me. He can "invite people over" and "host parties" that build relationships. He can feed the hungry, provide a resting place for the weary, and a shoulder to cry on. When our bodies are functioning at full capacity, we are better able to serve those around us by allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us. ------ Does this change your perspective at all? When we look at fitness and healthy eating as a way to care for the home of the Holy Spirit, and we view our bodies as vessels of His work? ------ For me, it changes a whole lot! Dwell on this today and work on your perspective. See if it changes anything for you! ------ Some more verses to look at: 2 Timothy 1:14, Ephesians 2:22, 1 Corinthians 3:16