Paul asks a question in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that reframes everything: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." You are not your own. These words are either terrifying or liberating, depending on your perspective. For a person who still believes they are the ultimate authority over their own life, this is a confrontation. For a person who has been trying to manage everything alone, it is the greatest relief imaginable. You are not your own. You belong to God — bought with the blood of Jesus at an incomprehensible price. Your life is not a lease you manage independently. It is a stewardship you hold on behalf of the One who owns it. This changes the questions you ask. Instead of "What do I want?" the primary question becomes "What does the One who owns me ask of me?" Instead of "What serves my comfort?" it becomes "What honors my Creator?" The body as a temple is a remarkable image. In the Old Testament, the temple was where God's presence dwelled — the most sacred space in Israel. You are now that space. The Spirit of God has taken up residence in you. That is not a small thing. It is the most astonishing thing imaginable — and it carries with it the invitation to live accordingly. To care for the temple. To present it holy. To live in such a way that the space where God lives is treated with reverence, gratitude, and love. You are completely His. Live like it.