Your body is your temple--treat it as such
How many times in your life have you heard the saying, "Your body is your temple?" It's one of those ideas that sneaks into your consciousness and you don't know where you actually heard it.
Think about it for a moment. Do you believe that your body is your temple? Maybe it doesn't make sense to you at first. Let's see what the dictionary says about a "temple" and then you tell me.
A place dedicated to worship
Having a divine presence in it
Reserved space for a very valuable function
Let's go through them one by one.
Your body is a place that needs to be devoted to worship.
If you do not worship your body, who will? And what exactly does worshiping your body mean? Worshiping your body means taking care of it. Worshiping your body means doing what's best for it, not just on the outside, but on the inside as well. Worshiping your body means nurturing it with proper nutrition, regular exercise and adequate sleep. Worshiping your body means learning about it and listening to it. When your body is sick, it tells you that something is missing. It needs something you're not giving it. I am not talking about pooja obsessing over how you look. I'm talking about treating your body with respect, compassion and care.
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There is a divine presence within your body.
Is it not understood that a divine presence resides within your body? You don't need to be religious to believe that we are all one with the universe. How else can we explain the miracles of our bodies. Think for a moment about all the functions it performs without us even thinking about it. Our heart beats, our eyes blink, we breathe, we swallow, we digest--all without conscious thought. Our countless hormones, enzymes, muscles, bones, organs, all work in perfect harmony. It's amazing how many of us treat our bodies the way they do. Who can explain such a wondrous device that a force greater than ourselves resides within us?
Your body is reserved for a very valuable function.
Wouldn't you agree that your body is reserved for a very valuable function? Without your body, you would have no vehicle to carry you through this life, no way to fulfill what you see as your life's purpose, no way to do the things that are important to you. I suspect you can see that this is a very valuable function. After all, what could be more important? Using your body to do all the things you need to do every day. And, beyond that, being able to use your body to do what you want to do. I'm going to get a little personal here. I was in a position where my body was "sick" and I couldn't do many of the things I needed and wanted to do. It's no fun. Many of us take our bodies for granted. Unfortunately, it took a crisis for me to learn that lesson. Don't wait until you have a crisis in your life to start appreciating your body.
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So, can we agree that your body is really your temple?
And, can we agree that, as your temple, your body should be treated with the utmost respect and care?
Many of us tend to focus more on getting our hair cut, colored and styled, our nails polished impeccably and our makeup perfect. But what do we do with everything below our neck? How much time do we spend caring for those parts of us?
How many of us pay careful attention to our body's nutrition? If you don't put the right kind of fuel in a car, it simply won't run. How many of us make sure we are getting enough exercise to keep our bodies in good working order? Here comes the car again! As you probably know, if you don't drive a car but leave it parked in the garage, it won't run very well. You can't count on it when you need it. Well, our bodies are no different. We must use it. The more we use it, the better it goes.
As you are reading this, I bet you already realize what you are doing to destroy your "temple". Inadequate exercise, poor nutrition, inadequate rest, stress. And, if you've made it to this paragraph, I think you're very interested in repairing the damage and learning how to take better care of your body from now on. Let me be the first to encourage you to start practicing healthy nutrition and exercise right now. You cannot make a better investment in yourself. Your temple will prosper in it.
Marilyn is a successful exercise/nutrition coach and trainer who works with women age 50+. Her website [http://www.fitandfabulouswoman.com] offers fitness information, fitness products, fitness services, fitness consulting and online personal training to help mature women be their best... one-stop shopping for a healthy body, A clear m
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FAQ
What does it mean to treat your body like a temple?
"Treat your body like a temple, not a bush. The mind and body work together. Your body needs to be a good support system for the mind and spirit. If you take good care of it, your body can take you wherever you want to go." , with energy and strength and energy and vitality you must go there.
What does the Bible say about treating your body like a temple?
In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV), he asks, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you have been bought with a price. Therefore your glorify God in the body." The context of this surprising claim is related to the avoidance of sexual immorality.
How does God want us to treat our bodies?
We should avoid what we know is harmful to our body. We should not use any habit forming substance. We should also avoid overeating. The Word of Wisdom doesn't tell us everything to avoid or swallow, but it does give us guidance.
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