You are not your own

1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

We make all these plans for our life but where did the desire come from? We need to check our desires and make sure they align with God's plan for us? My sister and I are reading a Dr Miles Monroe book and he said something so profound, if you want to know about something don't ask the creation, ask the creator. So simple but so profound. We spend time making purchases and we try to build things without first taking the time to even read the manual that came with all the parts that provide instructions and even how to care for your new product. Well.l it's the same with God; he is our creator you didn't create yourself and I know you have heard this old adage from your parents; I brought you in this world I can take you out. That's so far from the truth because even our parents were chosen by God to meet and to procreate but God knew us before we were in our mothers womb. Remember he created our spirit first and theirs and so forth and so on. So no one created themselves therefore you are not your own!!! What does this mean? Well to be quite honest I'm still learning everyday. God created a finished product meaning he created us with our purpose already aligned to us. He never would have created us if there wasn't a purpose he had for us but, most times we neglect to communicate to him to find out what our life's purpose is. I'm convinced that at this point in my life I can't make it without God, yet I struggle to do right. You know what the beauty about that is? Is God is merciful, and so loving, kind, and gracious towards us. He know we will make mistakes and bad choices and or decisions and be tempted by our own desires according to the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life yet he gives us chance after chance to try and get this right. So we have to remember we are not our own.and once we do we go to the manufacturer, whom is Our heavenly Father whom said we are fearfully and wonderfully made after his own image and likeness. God said it himself that what he made was good and very good. Therefore there is not question that he loves us and will always keeps his promises to us so the least we can do is present our bodies as living sacrifice to him! Our bodies are not our own they are the TEMPLE of the Holy Ghost whom dwells and lives on the inside of us to be a guide, a comfort, and our correction. God wants us to live Holy and be Holy after his Word because we are a reflection of him.

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Proverbs 19:20-24 KJV 20. Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21.There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 22. The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23. The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.24. A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Proverbs 19:20-24 NIV20. Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.21. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.22What a man desires is unfailing love [2] ; better to be poor than a liar.23The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

In other words, the whole key is to consult God for his plans for your life and don't try to make it on your own as it will not profit you well. At some point allowing our own desires to guide us without God's direction will lead us to fall. We then have to accept accountability for what happens to us. Not saying Satan doesn't

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