Ephesians 5:29-30 tells us that Christ feeds and cares for His church, for we are members of his body. The verses give examples for husbands on how they can love their wives, but I can also very clearly relate to these terms because I think about the feeding and care of my own body on a daily basis. The thought experiment is amplified even more if you have children or others under your responsibility as you also think about feeding and caring for their bodies. It takes thoughtfulness and effort to provide for ourselves and others.
I may have to bear that burden in a physical sense, but I am thankful that Jesus bears the burden for me in a spiritual sense. He cares for His church body tenderly and with attention to our individual needs. He sees me, my sins, and my hopes, and He made a way to the Father for me and all of the church through His death and resurrection. Because we were bought at a price, scripture instructs us to honor God with our bodies.
Lord, I pray that I remember the body you gave me is made in your image and is a temple that the Holy Spirit resides in. Thank you for this body, which is a tool for me to love you and serve others. Help me to steward it for your glory. Amen.