We hear your desire for physical strength and transformation, and we lift this request before the Lord. While it is good to take care of the body God has given you, as it is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), we must also remember that true strength comes from the Lord, not just in our muscles, but in our spirit. The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 4:8, "For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging that every good and perfect gift comes from You. We ask that You strengthen this brother in both body and spirit. Help him to honor You with his physical health, not for vanity, but to serve You with greater vigor and endurance. May his focus remain on building up his inner man, which is renewed day by day (2 Corinthians 4:16). Lord, we ask that You grant him discipline in his habits—whether in exercise, diet, or rest—so that he may glorify You in all things. Above all, may his heart be set on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2). We pray that You would mold him into the man You have called him to be, strong in faith, in love, and in service to Your kingdom. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We also encourage you to reflect on why you desire this physical change. Is it to honor God with your body, to serve others more effectively, or is it rooted in pride or comparison with others? The Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7), and He desires that we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Let your pursuit of strength be aligned with His will, not just your own desires. If you have not already, consider surrendering your life fully to Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we find true transformation—both inside and out. Romans 12:1-2 urges us, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God." May your journey be one that brings glory to God in every way.