Chiiiile… let’s get something straight from the jump — your temple is not just this body you see in the mirror. Your temple is your mind, your spirit, your energy, your home, and every corner of your life that holds you together. And the truth? You’ve only been given one of them in this lifetime. God didn’t place this temple in your hands for you to treat it like a 24-hour convenience store that anybody and anything can walk in and out of. No ma’am. You are the landlord, the protector, the steward of this sacred space — and how you handle it tells the world exactly how you feel about yourself.
We talk about self-love like it’s all bubble baths and affirmations, but real self-love is self-respect. It’s saying, “No, you can’t bring that drama in here.” It’s not letting people dump their mess into your lap just because they call you “sis.” It’s not feeding yourself toxic words, bad energy, or habits that leave you drained and weak. See, some of us have been renting out rooms in our temple to chaos — old relationships, bad habits, messy environments — and wondering why our spirit feels overcrowded. You can’t keep welcoming dysfunction and then cry about not having peace.
Here’s the thing about your temple — nobody can protect it for you. People will only treat your space how you treat it. If you keep letting mess sit in your mental living room, don’t be surprised when the wrong folks think they can put their feet on your coffee table. God gave you authority over your temple, but authority without boundaries is an open invitation to destruction. If you don’t lock the doors, if you don’t clean the space, if you don’t guard the energy — then you are giving permission for your temple to crumble.
And sis, I know it’s not easy. We’ve all had seasons where we left the door open too long — to a person, a habit, a mindset that didn’t belong. But the beautiful thing about God’s grace is that you can reclaim it right now. You can decide today, “I’m closing the doors. I’m taking my keys back. I’m rebuilding my temple with intention.” And trust me, when you do, your peace will multiply, your spirit will strengthen, and your life will start reflecting the love and respect you finally have for yourself.
✍🏾 Journal Prompt:
- Where in my life have I left the doors of my temple open to things that don’t belong?
- What boundaries do I need to put in place to protect my peace, my body, and my spirit?
- Who or what needs to be removed from my temple immediately?
💛 Affirmation:
I honor my temple as a sacred gift from God.
I protect my peace, my mind, my spirit, and my space with love and authority.
I am worthy of a temple that reflects God’s glory.
🙏🏾 Prayer:
Father, thank You for the temple You have entrusted to me — my body, my mind, my spirit, and my space. Forgive me for the times I left the door open to things that did not belong. Give me the wisdom to know what needs to stay and what must go. Strengthen my boundaries so I can protect what You’ve given me. May my temple reflect Your glory and be a place where peace, joy, and purpose can dwell. In Jesus’ name, amen.
With love, truth, and the kind of grace that doesn’t sugarcoat,
– Coach G 💛
Keep becoming. Keep choosing you.
Chiiiile, Please! 
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