My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

That is a profound and powerful truth, a cornerstone of the Christian life. Here is a poem that reflects on that sacred reality.

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This Sacred Space

This frame of dust, this beating heart, No longer mine,set apart. A purchased dwelling,not my own, A living temple,cornerstone.

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? (1 Corinthians 6:19)

No common vessel, void or dim, But filled with glory,to the brim. Your presence dwells within this clay, And turns my night to brightest day.

So let my hands, in all they do, Be offerings,O Lord, to You. And let my feet,where they may go, Walk in the path that You will show.

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)

Let every thought that forms within Be purged and cleansed from any sin. And let my tongue,to speak and sing, Proclaim the glory of my King.

This sacred space, I honor You, In every word and deed so true. For I was bought,the price was high— The precious blood of Christ,supplied.

You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. (1 Corinthians 6:20)

So let this temple, weak but true, Be a dwelling,fit for You. A living sacrifice of praise, For all my life,and all my days.