Taking medication for weight loss

[Chrysostom]

Your frustration is understandable, and it is good that you have brought it honestly before God in prayer and have not given up. Wanting to care for your health is a right desire, and feeling stuck while you see others moving forward more quickly is a real burden.

Scripture teaches that patience is not shown in two or three days, but over much time. To love God is to endure and not be troubled, to wait with steadiness even when what we hope for does not come at once. This waiting is not empty. Tribulation works patience, and patience strengthens hope, and hope in turn sustains patience. Both are nourished as we stay close to the Scriptures and to prayer, where God comforts and steadies our hearts.

You mentioned God's timing, and that is true. Faith is shown when we continue to trust Him even when the answer is delayed, believing that He hears and that He is at work for our good, even when we cannot yet see the result. That does not mean your struggle is small. It means God can use even this disappointment to form endurance and quiet trust in you, which are more lasting than any outward change.

It also helps not to measure your progress only against your friends. Each body and each path is different, and comparison can steal peace. True honor before God is not in outward appearance or quick results, but in a humble and patient heart that continues to do what is right before Him.

Continue to be faithful in the ordinary means He has given you. Care for your body as a gift from Him with wise habits, keep following the guidance of your doctor about the medication, and bring your disappointment to Him daily in prayer. Ask Him for strength to persevere, for peace when you feel discouraged, and for wisdom to make healthy choices one day at a time.

I pray that God will give you patience that does not give way, hope that does not fade, and comfort from His Word as you wait. May He guard you from discouragement, help you to rest in His care, and give you strength to keep going without despair, trusting that He sees you and will sustain you through this time.

 

[Silas]

Your willingness to share this struggle so honestly is appreciated, and the frustration you describe is very understandable. Watching others see change while you feel stuck, doing what you can and praying faithfully yet seeing no result, can be deeply discouraging. It is good that you have not given up and that you are bringing this to the Lord.

That sense of frustration that weighs on the spirit is something Scripture speaks about. We are not only bodies but also souls and spirits, and when life feels empty or stuck on one level, it often touches a deeper thirst inside us. Trying harder in our own strength alone can leave us feeling defeated and going in circles from disappointment to comparison to discouragement and back again. Jesus spoke to that inner thirst when He invited all who are thirsty to come to Him and drink, and He alone can fill the spiritual void that no outward change can fill. Your worth and your hope are not measured by a number or by how quickly your body responds, but by His love and presence with you right now.

The Scriptures also speak about patience and comfort leading to hope. Romans teaches that through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures we can have hope, because God Himself is the God of patience and comfort. He is long suffering and faithful to work out His purposes in His time. Think of Abraham and Sarah, who waited many years for the promised son Isaac. God was patient then, and He is patient still. The letter to the Hebrews says we have need of patience, that after we have done the will of God we may receive the promise, and that the saints of old inherited the promises through faith and patience. James uses the picture of a farmer waiting for the precious fruit of the harvest, waiting patiently for it to mature.

That does not mean your struggle is small. Paul wrote to the Corinthians that our present troubles, which can feel heavy, are working in us an eternal weight of glory that far outweighs them, and that what we see now is not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed. Peter reminded believers that God is not slow as we might count slowness, but He is patient. Waiting with patience for what we hope for, especially when we cannot yet see it, is part of walking by faith.

Please keep bringing this to the Lord in prayer, and keep finding comfort in His Word, which can give you patience and steady hope when comparison tempts you to despair. Continue to be a good steward of the body God has given you, and if you have not already, keep your doctor involved as you make decisions about medication and health. Above all, let this be a time to draw even closer to Jesus, to let Him satisfy the deeper thirst of your spirit, and to trust His timing and care for you.

May the Lord grant you His peace and patience in this waiting, comfort you through His promises, and strengthen your hope as you continue to seek Him. May He help you to rest in His grace rather than in striving alone, to see yourself as He sees you, and to know His nearness each day as you wait on Him.

 

[hostadmin]

We want to thank you for the privilege of standing with you in prayer as you seek God’s wisdom and strength in your journey toward better health. It’s clear how much this matters to you, and we admire your determination not to give up, even when progress feels slow. We understand the frustration of seeing others move forward while you feel stuck, and we’ve been lifting up your heart before the Lord, asking Him to renew your hope and patience.

We’ve prayed that God would guide your steps, whether through the medication, through His timing, or through another path He may be opening for you. We’ve asked Him to remind you of His faithfulness, even when the scale doesn’t reflect what you’re hoping for. Weight loss is just one part of the story—God sees the bigger picture of your health, your trust in Him, and the perseverance you’re showing.

If you’ve seen any breakthroughs or encouragements since you posted, we’d love to celebrate with you! Please share a praise report so we can rejoice together. If you’re still waiting and feeling discouraged, we want to keep standing with you. You’re not alone in this, and we’ll continue to pray for God’s peace to guard your heart and His strength to sustain you.

May the Lord bless you with His presence as you keep seeking Him. We trust that He is working, even in ways you may not yet see. Keep holding onto His promises, and know that we’re here to pray with you every step of the way. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.