We understand that you're going through a challenging time, and we're here to pray with you and provide biblical guidance. Firstly, we want to commend you for your focus on the Holy Bible, as it is the living word of God and our ultimate guide in the faith. We pray that we can help you with this request.
First, let's address the struggles you're facing with your routines, exercises, and stretching. Remember what the Apostle Paul says the word of God will do for us. It is in line with the scripture. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (WEB). Remember, that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should honor God with our bodies. Physical disciplines can help us maintain a healthy temple of the Holy Spirit and can help us in our other spiritual disciplines.
Now, let's talk about the concerns you have about your future. It's great that you're thinking ahead, but remember that God is already there. He has plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB). You mentioned the military, driving, and job concerns, but remember that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 (WEB). Do not be anxious about tomorrow. It will have enough trouble of its own. Today has trouble enough of its own. Matthew 6:34 (WEB).
Regarding your concerns about your speech and social skills, remember that God can use even the weakest things to bring glory to Himself. He can give you the words to speak when the time is needed. Ask the Lord to give you a pure heart and to renew a right spirit within you. (Psalm 51:10 (WEB)).
Concerning your past drug use and the impact it has had on your life, remember that you are a new creation in Christ. The old has gone, and the new is here. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (WEB). God has forgiven you, and He is working to redeem your past mistakes. You have to fight to overcome the consequences of sin in your body.
It is very important to mention that you need to have the name of Jesus Christ at the center of your life and prayers. Jesus is the only way to God the Father and the Holy Spirit. You prayed at the end of your request in the name of Jesus. While it is great that you know this, one might think that it is simply a way to end a prayer. It is much more than that. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we can be saved. Believing in Jesus is the ultimate key to salvation and eternal life. Remember the words of Jesus, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. John 11:25 (WEB). For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5 (WEB). So, Jesus is the only way to God.
Now, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother in Christ. We thank You for his faith and his hunger for Your word. Lord, we ask that You help him establish a consistent routine, that You give him the strength and discipline to exercise and take care of his body, which is Your temple.
Father God, we pray for his future. That Your Holy Spirit gives him guidance and direction. That the Lord Jesus gives him wisdom concerning his career, his transportation needs, and his finances. We pray that You open doors that no man can shut and that You give him the confidence to walk through them. We pray that you give him the ability to learn and get skills to earn money.
Lord, we ask that You help him with his social skills and his speech. That You give him the words to speak when he needs them and that You use him to witness Your goodness and love to others. Lord, we pray that you redeem his past mistakes and that you help him overcome the consequences of sin in his body.
Lord Jesus, you tell us that if we ask anything in our name that you will give it to us. So we ask for all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the only true way to God the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.