Spring Cleaning

June 13, 2025

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? 1 Corinthian 6:19

Many times, we feel like our life is our own and we can do or not do what we want with it. We feel like these are our bodies and we can choose to take care of them or not. We must remember as we are operating in these bodies, that our bodies are the temple of the God. The Scripture reminds us that our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in us, which we have of God, and not of our own. I encourage you today to remember Who is dwelling in you. God has given you the Holy Ghost to lead and direct you in the places you should go in life. It is when you want to go left, and the voice deep on the inside tells you to go right, the Holy Ghost is there to walk with you in every aspect of life. You need the Holy Ghost to survive the walk of life. However, the Holy Ghost will not dwell in an unclean place. You have to remember your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, and although you want to do certain things, you should not because of the Holy Ghost dwelling on the inside of you. You have to make sure you are eating the right things and taking care of the temple that God has given to you. Every day you need the Holy Ghost in your life, and there is not a day when you should not need Him, but you must be aware of the living conditions you are giving Him to live in. As you go throughout this day remember who dwells in you, and listen to His voice leading and guiding you. Make sure the Holy Ghost temple is kept well, so you may continue to grow in God. It’s time for some spring cleaning, and I am making sure that the Holy Ghost that is in me, has good conditions to dwell. Since I am doing spring cleaning in my temple and having the Holy Ghost with me always is essential to me, I know for sure, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for your Holy Ghost that dwells in me. Thank you for leading and guiding me through the challenges of life. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY