"My body is God's temple"

Have you ever heard a faint whisper in your ear, telling you how to deal with an issue?
Since December 2015, I was struggling with an issue that affected my mind.  Even though I prayed several times and made certain declarations to deliver my mind, freedom was only possible when I obeyed the 'still, small' voice. On Sunday, February 14, 2016, I had a personal experience while praying and this has changed my perception of who I am.
The struggles were unrelenting and prayers provided a temporary relief.  My sleep pattern was affected.  After a while my prayers were affected because I would stay awake for most of the night thinking about the issue and felt groggy when its time to get up.  I tried several prayer patterns and strategies that were taught at church. Still only temporary relief and the struggles would return stronger.... to the extent that I began to question my christian faith and even condemn myself.  I felt like a failure.
Saturday February 13, 2016 I began to prepare my heart for worship and then it struck me.  I cannot go to church with this issue. So I took a position that I would not take this baggage with me to church. I tuned in to my favourite YouTube channel and replayed a few sounds from the shofar before I went to sleep.  I woke up at 6:00 a.m. and proceeded to my altar for worship.  Then, I remembered the position I took the night before,  I also recall the week before how our Pastor taught us Jacob when he wrestled with the angel. How he fought for his blessing and spoke out.  So I proceeded in my own way to tell the Lord Jesus about my issues.  I emptied my heart to Him spelling out every detail. Just like I was speaking to my earthly father.  Then I asked: "please tell me what to say to overcome this problem".  Instantly I heard the whisper, very clearly "my body is God's temple"  I spoke the words out loud!  happy that I heard from The Lord Jesus.  Freedom came immediately. Something left my body.  I was free!  I now have a new mantra!
Confirmation came when I went to church a few hours later.  the message was taught from Matthew 21 v 12, when Jesus cleansed the temple.   In corporate prayers we declared: 'My body is God's temple, what takes place in my body is important to God. He is interested in "my temple" the state and condition of His temple.'  Since then I am more cognizant of how I treat my body, what I say, or do, or listen to.  I declare my temple daily.
I also learnt that when the temple is clean He will dwell and miracles will happen.

If you are struggling with a problem, tell the Lord Jesus everything that is happening....every detail. Then ask Him what to say. He will answer.  He is waiting to give you a comforting word that will provide a solution.

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  1. Unknown7 March 2016 at 09:38

    Amen sis! Thanks for the encouragement. I need to constantly make this declaration as well.

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