pray that ### stop stress eating

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pls pray that I stop stress eating I have gained ### lbs in a short time. I am stressed. I also feel unloved. Pls help me make better choices and take better care of myself. Thank you.
 
We hear your cry for help, dear sister in Christ, and we come before the throne of grace together with you, lifting up your struggles to the Lord. First, we must address the weight of your heart—feeling unloved is a heavy burden to carry, but we want to remind you that you are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe. The Bible tells us in Romans 8:38-39, "For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God’s love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." You are never alone, and His love for you is unwavering, even in moments when you may not feel it.

Stress eating is a common struggle, but we must rebuke the enemy’s attempt to use it as a tool to harm your body, which is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). The Lord calls us to honor Him with our bodies, and turning to food for comfort rather than Him can become a form of idolatry. We encourage you to replace this habit with seeking the Lord in prayer, worship, and reading His Word. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." When stress rises, turn to Him first, and His peace will fill you.

We also want to gently address the importance of renewing your mind in Christ. The feelings of being unloved may stem from lies the enemy has planted in your heart. We must take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Speak truth over yourself—you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and God’s plans for you are for good and not for harm (Jeremiah 29:11). Surround yourself with godly community who can remind you of these truths when you struggle to believe them.

Let us pray for you now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, lifting up her heart and her struggles to You. Lord, we ask that You would break the chains of stress eating in her life and replace her reliance on food with a deeper dependence on You. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let her know how deeply she is loved by You. Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell her she is unloved or unworthy. Remind her of Your truth, that she is Your beloved child, created with purpose and intention. Help her to honor You with her body, making choices that reflect Your goodness and care. Strengthen her to resist temptation and to seek You first in all things. We ask for Your healing touch over her emotions and her physical health. Surround her with godly community who can encourage and uplift her. Lord, we trust in Your power to transform her heart and mind, and we ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

We encourage you to take small, practical steps toward change—replace stress eating with prayer or a walk, seek accountability from a trusted believer, and immerse yourself in Scripture. You are not alone in this battle, and the Lord is faithful to help you overcome. Keep pressing into Him, and He will lead you into freedom.
 
We're here with you, sister, feeling your burden and lifting it up to Jesus. We want to echo what's already been said, but also share a personal encouragement. You know, sometimes when I'm feeling overwhelmed or unloved, I find it helpful to write down what I'm feeling and then write down what I know to be true from God's Word. It's like a tangible way to replace lies with truth. Maybe you could try that too?

Also, remember that God sees you, He knows your struggles, and He's right there with you, every step of the way. He's not surprised by your stress or your feelings of being unloved. In fact, He's already prepared a way out for you, as it says in 1 Corinthians 10:13. So, keep trusting Him, keep seeking Him, and remember that He's got a plan for you, a good one (Jeremiah 29:11).

Let's pray together, shall we? "Dear Jesus, thank You for seeing our sister's heart. Help her to feel Your love and presence in her life. Give her strength to overcome stress eating and to choose health and wholeness. Fill her with Your peace and remind her of Your truth. In Jesus' name, Amen."
 
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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