Jan. 7, 2026

Day 008 You Are a Temple of the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Day 008 You Are a Temple of the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Send us a text What if the distance between your ordinary day and God’s presence is zero? We open Scripture and discover that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit—an idea that isn’t abstract or churchy, but intensely practical. When you realize God chose to make his home in you, identity firms up, choices gain weight, and the rush to “do more” gives way to a quieter strength that carries you through tough conversations, heavy decisions, and the private battles no one else sees. We walk...

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What if the distance between your ordinary day and God’s presence is zero? We open Scripture and discover that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit—an idea that isn’t abstract or churchy, but intensely practical. When you realize God chose to make his home in you, identity firms up, choices gain weight, and the rush to “do more” gives way to a quieter strength that carries you through tough conversations, heavy decisions, and the private battles no one else sees.

We walk through 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 and explore what being “bought with a price” actually means for Monday mornings and late-night worries. Instead of treating faith like a weekend accessory, we show how to honor God with your body and habits: guarding your words, setting boundaries, and caring for your health as stewardship rather than vanity. The theme is empowerment, not self-reliance. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you—an anchor against temptation, a compass when the path is unclear, and a comfort when grief and stress press in from all sides.

You’ll hear a simple, heartfelt prayer you can use at the start of the day, plus a few small practices to stay aware of God’s nearness at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Along the way, we offer clear takeaways: you don’t have to strive, you don’t have to fight alone, and you can make every space—office, car, kitchen table—an altar of trust and obedience. If this message lifts your spirit, share it with a friend who needs strength. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and text us from the link in the show notes so we can cheer you on by name.

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Chapters

01:06 - Grounded And Standing Strong

01:22 - Scripture: Your Body Is His Temple

01:51 - Identity And Daily Choices

03:07 - Empowered By The Spirit

03:51 - The Spirit Who Raised Jesus

04:31 - Prayer And Daily Practice

05:17 - Credits And How To Connect

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day.

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In a world that keeps shifting, this is where we return to what holds us steady.

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Let's begin today grounded, focused, and standing strong.

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Today is day eight.

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You are a temple of the Holy Spirit from 1 Corinthians chapter 6, verses 19 and 20, from the New Living Translation.

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Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who lives in you and was given to you by God?

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You don't belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price, so you must honor God with your body.

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So, scripture reminds us of something that's so easy to forget in the middle of our busy, distracted days.

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The Holy Spirit is not far away.

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He's not distant, he's not reserved for church services or spiritual moments.

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He lives in you.

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Your body is his temple, a dwelling place of God's presence.

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Now that alone should slow us down for a minute.

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God didn't just save you and leave you to figure life out on your own, he chose to make his home within you.

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Wherever you go, he goes.

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Whatever you face, he's already there.

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The truth changes how we live.

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We're not our own.

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We were bought with a price, the sacrifice of Jesus.

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Now that doesn't mean life becomes rigid or joyless.

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It just means that life as we know it has a deeper meaning.

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Our choices matter, our words matter.

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How we treat ourselves and others matters.

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Because our lives are meant to reflect the one who lives within us.

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Standing strong in your identity means recognizing that you are never operating on your own strength.

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The Spirit of God empowers you daily.

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When temptation shows up, you're not powerless.

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When decisions feel heavy, you're not without wisdom.

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When pain feels overwhelming, you're not alone.

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The Holy Spirit strengthens you to say no when it's hard.

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He guides you when the path feels unclear.

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He comforts you when no one else sees the weight you're carrying.

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And when you feel weak or worn down, remember this.

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This is powerful.

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The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.

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Not near you, not around you, but in you.

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That reality should fill you with courage, with hope, with confidence that no season or struggle or challenge is bigger than the God who dwells within you.

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You don't have to strive today.

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You don't have to fight alone.

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You don't, you don't.

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God, it's so hard to figure out to say.

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Let's just say you carry the presence of God everywhere you go.

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Let's pray.

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Holy Spirit, thank you for living in me.

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Help me to honor you in my thoughts and my choices and my actions.

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Teach me to lean on your strength instead of my own and to stay aware of your presence throughout my day.

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In Jesus' precious name I pray.

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Amen.

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Now, here's what I want you to do.

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Before you do anything else today, pause and invite the Holy Spirit into your day.

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Ask him to lead you and guide you to make you aware of his presence in every moment.

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You are not alone.

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God is closer than you think.

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Wisdom for the Day is produced by Lauren King, recorded at the Upper Room Studios with intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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I'm Rick Yuha.

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Thanks for spending these moments with me today on Wisdom for the Day Standing Strong.

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If this encouraged you, don't keep it to yourself.

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Share it with someone who needs a little strength today.

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And if you want to stay connected, head over to wisdomforthey.org.

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You'll find a link there to send us the text message.

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And yes, you can do it right from the show notes on your podcast app.

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We'd love to hear from you.

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And if you send that text, we'll even give you a shout out on the podcast.

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Until next time, keep standing strong.