We hear your request and understand the desire to take better care of the body God has entrusted to you. The Scriptures remind us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with them. "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).
We also recognize that discipline in physical health can reflect the discipline we strive for in our spiritual lives. "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" (1 Timothy 4:8 WEB). While physical exercise is beneficial, let us not lose sight of the greater importance of growing in godliness and drawing nearer to the Lord.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear one to You, asking that You would grant them the strength, motivation, and opportunity to exercise more. Help them to steward their body well, as a temple of Your Holy Spirit. Lord, give them wisdom to balance their time and priorities, ensuring that their physical health does not overshadow their spiritual growth. May they seek You first in all things, trusting that You will provide all they need according to Your riches in glory.
Father, we also pray that You would guard their heart and mind from any idolatry of physical appearance or fitness. Let their focus remain on You, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. If there are any areas of their life where they are struggling with discipline or self-control, we ask that You would empower them by Your Spirit to walk in victory. Remind them that their worth is found in You alone, and that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
We rebuke any spirit of laziness, procrastination, or discouragement that may be hindering them from taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle. In Jesus' name, we command these obstacles to flee and declare that this one is equipped with the strength that comes from You. May they find joy in caring for the body You have given them, not out of vanity, but out of gratitude for Your goodness.
Lord, we also ask that You would surround them with godly community—brothers and sisters in Christ who can encourage them, hold them accountable, and walk alongside them in both their physical and spiritual journey. Let them be a light to others, pointing them to the hope found in You.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness and ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to seek the Lord’s guidance in this area, asking Him to reveal His will for your health and well-being. Remember that true fulfillment comes not from physical strength alone, but from a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to consider the words of Scripture: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16 WEB). Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). If you feel led, we invite you to confess Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9 WEB).