Imagine walking barefoot into a sacred church building.
The air is still. The light filters softly through stained glass.
You move slowly because something in you knows — this place is holy.
Now pause.
That’s exactly how God wants us to see our bodies.
Not as projects to fix.
Not as burdens to carry.
But as holy spaces — places where His presence dwells.
Your body isn’t ordinary.
It’s holy ground.
When Faith Meets Health
Sometimes, we talk about health like it’s separate from spirituality , but in God’s design, they’ve always been intertwined.
Paul reminds us:
“Do you not know that your body is the temple 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.”
(1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
Those words aren’t meant to guilt us.
They’re meant to honor us.
To say: you matter.
What you eat, how you rest, how you think , it all echoes worship.
Ellen White said:
“It is the duty of every person, for his own sake and for the sake of humanity, to inform himself in regard to the laws of life, and conscientiously to obey them.”
(Ministry of Healing, p. 128.1)
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish — it’s sacred stewardship.
Wellness is one way we say thank You to the One who made us.
The Temple Within
If the temple in Jerusalem was built with reverence and order, how much more should we treat this living temple with care?
The priests didn’t bring just anything inside , only what was pure and worthy.
And maybe that’s what real wellness is: choosing what we allow in -through food, through media, through emotions.
Health isn’t about perfection; it’s about intention.
It’s about creating space for God to dwell comfortably in us.
Ellen White put it beautifully:
“To keep the body in a healthy condition, in order that all parts of the living machinery may act harmoniously, should be the study of our life.”
(Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, p. 53.1)
So yes — sleep well.
Drink your water.
Move your body.
Laugh often.
Pray deeper.
You’re maintaining the temple — not for show, but for the Spirit.
The Heart Connection
You see, health is more than numbers or diets — it’s a conversation between your body and your soul.
When you’re anxious, your body listens.
When you’re grateful, it breathes easier.
When you forgive, your heart literally beats stronger.
Science confirms what Scripture already told us:
joy, peace, and gratitude — these are not just emotions; they are medicine.
“A merry heart does good like medicine.”
(Proverbs 17:22)
Maybe health starts there — not in the gym, not in a supplement, but in how gently we hold ourselves.
A Quiet Reminder
So, the next time you look in the mirror, don’t just see skin and bones.
See architecture.
See intention.
See a temple God Himself designed — and trust that He longs to fill it with light.
Maybe the holiest thing you can do today is drink some water, stretch, breathe, and whisper,
“Thank You for this temple, Lord. Teach me how to care for it.”
Reflection
What’s one small, loving thing you can do today to honor your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit?
Write it down — or whisper it to yourself.
Then do it.
Even the smallest act of care can echo worship,
Because every step towards health
is a step towards holiness.
The Cleaver 
A goodread about our body… We behave properly when we get into the house of worship…
Careful on even the manner of conversations we entertain while therein…
What if we treated our bodies as the sacred temples they are?
I grab this lesson and will Practice it. Thanks @Debbie
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Great read. Greatest wealth we have is that of good health. We have to guard our bodies, keep them holy and healthy for it is not our own, but the Lord’s
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I once heard that if you lose health you lose everything.. and I think it’s true. Keep up this noble work guys ~!
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This message is such a beautiful and powerful reminder that our bodies are truly temples of God. It challenges us to see ourselves not just as physical beings, but as sacred vessels carrying His presence. When we understand this truth, it changes the way we think, live, and treat ourselves. We begin to see that caring for our bodies through what we eat, how we rest, how we manage our thoughts and emotions ,it isn’t just about health, but about worship. God entrusted us with these temples to honor Him in purity, discipline, and love. May we learn to respect our bodies, avoid anything that defiles them, and allow His Spirit to dwell freely within us. It’s a daily reminder that honoring God starts from within,through how we live, speak, and take care of the life He’s blessed us with.
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Thanks @Debbie for such a wonderful teaching …I have just realised that most of us really don’t understand what’s our body is meant for.That makes us end up struggling with things that are not important but if we learn to leave it to God and use it as a vessel to others and be the light and salt of the world then we will be appreciating every single turn that our body takes the growth and our health will be a priority without us knowing and we will be the temple of God as it should be,because God is the one who will be controlling it.
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