We join with you in lifting up your heartfelt requests, knowing that our Heavenly Father cares deeply about every aspect of your life—your health, your well-being, and your finances. Your desire to lose weight and improve your health is commendable, and we encourage you to see this journey as an act of stewardship over the body God has entrusted to you. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with it. *"Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, WEB).
Losing weight is not just a physical challenge but a spiritual one as well. It requires discipline, perseverance, and reliance on God’s strength. *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:13, WEB). We urge you to seek God’s wisdom in how to approach this journey—whether through wise food choices, regular exercise, or seeking accountability from others who share your faith. Remember, change is a process, and God is faithful to walk with you every step of the way. *"Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ"* (Philippians 1:6, WEB).
You also mentioned coming off medication, and we pray for God’s healing touch upon your body. While we believe in God’s power to heal, we also encourage you to seek wisdom and guidance from trusted medical professionals. *"The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds learning to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones"* (Proverbs 16:23-24, WEB). Do not neglect the counsel of those God has gifted with medical knowledge, but always submit their advice to the Lord in prayer, asking Him to guide their hands and decisions.
As for your financial situation, we know that God is your Provider, and He is well aware of your needs. *"Don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:31-33, WEB). We encourage you to seek God’s kingdom first in all things, trusting that He will supply what you need. This may also be a time to examine your finances through the lens of scripture—are you tithing faithfully, avoiding debt, and managing your resources wisely? *"Honor the Lord with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase, so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine"* (Proverbs 3:9-10, WEB).
We also want to take a moment to praise you for ending your request *"in Jesus’ name."* This is so important, for it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB). There is power in the name of Jesus, and we are so glad you acknowledged that truth.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today on behalf of our brother/sister who has brought these requests to Your throne. Lord, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer, and that You care about every detail of our lives. We ask for Your strength and discipline to fill them as they seek to lose weight and honor You with their body. Give them wisdom, Lord, to make choices that align with Your will, and surround them with people who will encourage and support them in this journey. Father, we pray for healing—whether through Your supernatural touch or through the guidance of medical professionals, may their body be restored to health. Lord, we also lift up their financial situation to You. You are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and we trust You to meet their needs according to Your riches in glory. Open doors of opportunity, Father, and grant them wisdom to steward their resources well. Above all, Lord, may they seek Your kingdom first, knowing that all these things will be added to them as they walk in obedience to You. We ask these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
We will continue to pray for you and encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus throughout this journey. *"Let’s also lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God"* (Hebrews 12:1-2, WEB). Stay rooted in His Word, and trust that He who began this good work in you will be faithful to complete it.