I Kings 8:11 “And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled his temple.” (NIV)*
God’s presence filled the temple so much so that the priests couldn’t perform their acts of service! As difficult as it is to believe, the New Testament (I Corinthians 3:16) tells us we, his children, are the temple of the Lord. His Spirit dwells in us.
Come, dear Lord,
fill this shell of a temple
that you call home–
reside here.
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Repair cracked walls
replace broken windows
restore worn floors–
dwell here.
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May your nearness
cause the to-do list to drop
from freed hands–
abide here.
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May duty halted
glorify our God exalted
when his presence–
inhabits here.
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photo and poem by Patty Perkins
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I Kings 8:11 is in the June 11th reading of The One Year Bible.
*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.
Beside Quiet Waters 
June 14th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
The Holy Spirit dwelling in us … I have such a long way to go in comprehending what that means for my life … “God, teach my willing heart” … Thanks so much, Patty!!! What a wonderful reminder for me tonight!
June 15th, 2013 at 9:06 am
Same here. He chooses to dwell in me? A temple of the Holy Spirit? Can’t get my brain around it, but that’s what the word says…maybe one of those things we’re always processing. Thanks for stopping by!
June 15th, 2013 at 1:39 am
May your nearness
cause the to-do list to drop
from freed hands–
abide here.
Oh yes!!!!! Amen! Amen!
God bless you Patty for speaking the right word in the right season!
June 15th, 2013 at 9:08 am
His Word is timely and true:) Have a blessed weekend and thank you for the comment! Appreciate you.
June 15th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
I’m ready to let my to-do list drop, and dwell… Thanks Patty!
June 15th, 2013 at 9:58 pm
I’m with you! Have a blessed weekend:)
June 15th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Wow, I loved this–beautifully written.
June 15th, 2013 at 10:07 pm
May His presence be especially near you, dear one!