Building the Temple of God.

David is described as a man after God's own heart. One of his greatest desires was to build a sanctuary for God so that the people could come in and Worship. But, we learn that David was a man of war in his time, and as such, God needed someone who was pure to construct this sacred place. Later on, God used Solomon, David's son, to execute the building of the temple. 
Today, we are the temple. Our bodies are the sanctuary that houses the God of All. Solomon ensured that the outside of the temple was beautiful... but the real magnificence was evident on the inside (1 Kings 6). We take so much time and put in so much effort to adorn ourselves on the outside. We wear make up, step out in the latest trends and walk in the best shoes. God wants that for us. In this way, we are presenting ourselves beautiful to the world, giving God the glory. But, what's on the inside?
The bible says that we are not to conform ourselves to the things of this world, but to be conformed to the things of God, by renewing our minds in Him, daily (Rom 12:2). When we can put away our carnal thoughts and behaviors and submit ourselves to God, we are transformed, and transitioned from the world systems into the Kingdom of Light. We become new, having pleasant behaviors and mindsets that are in alignment with God. On the inside we are beautiful vessels that encourage the Father to dwell. 
However, for me, its more easily said than done. I struggle with the flesh daily. I sometimes get thoughts that according to God's standard, are sinful. I react to some situations instead of responding. I quarrel when I want to be heard. And believe me, the list goes on. But, I have learned that although I am imperfect, I am serving a PERFECT God. The more I bear my heart before Him, admitting my failures and faults, the more He forgives me and lavishes His love upon me. The more I present all of myself to Him, the more He rids me of the carnality that is my nature and makes me a more wholesome dwelling place for His remarkable, excellent Spirit. The more I think of all He continues to be in my life, the more I am in love with Him...
Everyday God works with me to ensure that my body, (His temple) is constructed the way He wants it. Everyday He is uprooting the fleshly lusts and desires and causing me to be a resemblance of Him. Everyday, I want more of Him. 
"Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary, pure and Holy, tried and true..with thanksgiving, I'll be a living, sanctuary for You".
God doesn't have favorites so please, do not think that the things He is doing in my life, He won't do it in yours. Open your heart to Him and let Him reign in your life today. Love you all, in Jesus' Name.