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1 Corinthians 6:12-20
12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also. 15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! 16 Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” 17 But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit. 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 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; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
REFERENCES: 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Corinthians 6-12-20 MSG
What is the current state of your bedroom? Is it organized and tidy or is it cluttered and messy? How we manage one thing is how we often manage everything else. The state of our external environment is a reflection of who we are and how we maintain our mind, body and soul. Treating our body as a temple begins with understanding what God intended it for. We can steward our body in a healthy way by prioritizing God in our life. Spiritual formation is not just a philosophy, it requires us to take daily action to practice the wisdom given to us to live happy, healthy, and holy.
What you do with your body is either helping it or it’s hindering it.
1. Evil Thrives on Confusion
Our bodies, our planet, the laws of gravity are all happening under God’s rule and reign because He is a God of order. The enemy will try to confuse us with lies that cause indecision and lack of clarity in many aspects of our lives; however, when we follow the truth and divine order of God’s teachings, we will have the peace and confidence to make good choices.
And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32
2. Your Body is a Temple
It’s common to hear the phrase “my body, my choices,” but is this really true? We’re designed perfectly in God’s image; He owns our life and this means our bodies, too. Having this in mind, we constantly need to remind ourselves that our body is not in control of our lives, but God is.
When Jesus died on the cross, he provided the ultimate sacrifice for us. It should be our reasonable response, to cherish and honor what he has purchased. Although we can know this truth, it is not always easy to recognize our bodies as a temple, especially in areas where the enemy has planted confusion. What God requires of us is not to depend on willpower or adrenaline to sustain a walk with him, but rather a heart that desires Him above all else. As we discipline our bodies by adopting new spiritual practices, we can win the day as our healthy habits begin to add up.
As 21 days of prayer + fasting have ended, spend some time with God this week to reflect on all He has spoken to you during this season. Identify and write down old habits you would like to change, and new habits you would like to develop. Choose one habit to work on over the next 21 days. If you need additional help, please use the resources found at https://www.vouschurch.com/happy
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Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
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This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.
Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.
Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
When: Saturday, August 2nd
Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center
Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Team Rally: 10:20AM
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
