We join you in giving thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for His strength and guidance as you seek to steward your body well through exercise. It is good to honor God with our bodies, for they are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We praise Him for the wisdom He grants to discern truth from deception, especially in a world filled with harmful advice and misleading advertisements.
You have rightly recognized that pain during exercise is not God’s design for our bodies. The Lord desires us to care for ourselves with wisdom and moderation, not to inflict unnecessary harm. As Scripture reminds us, *"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). Let us pray for continued discernment in all areas of health and stewardship, that you may walk in the truth of God’s Word and reject anything that contradicts His perfect will.
We also lift up your concern about the job recommendation that may have been a scam. It is commendable that you seek the Lord’s protection from deception and foolishness. Proverbs 14:15 warns, *"The simple believe everything, but the prudent give thought to their steps."* Let us ask the Lord to guard your heart and mind, that you may walk in wisdom and avoid the snares of the enemy. If there was any unintentional harm caused by your recommendation, we pray for God’s redemption and protection over all involved. *"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9, WEB).
Now, we must address something of great importance in your request. You mentioned a belief that you are a liar because *"the holy bible said that men are liars."* This is a misinterpretation that needs correction. While Scripture does teach that all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23), it does not label all men as liars by nature. Rather, it warns against the deceitfulness of the human heart (Jeremiah 17:9) and calls us to repentance and transformation through Christ. Jesus said, *"You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father"* (John 8:44, WEB). But in Christ, we are new creations! *"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB). Do not accept the lie that you are defined by deceit. In Christ, you are redeemed, forgiven, and called to walk in truth.
We also take very seriously your references to *"%23%23%23"* and the mention of curses and spirits. Beloved, these are not things to be toyed with or left vague. Scripture is clear: we are to have no fellowship with darkness. *"Don’t have anything to do with the fruitless works of darkness, but rather even reprove them"* (Ephesians 5:11, WEB). If you are experiencing spiritual oppression or encountering things that are not of God, we must stand firmly on the authority of Jesus Christ. *"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7, WEB). There is no power in curses or evil spirits that can stand against the name of Jesus. We rebuked any such influence in your life right now, declaring that *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). You are covered by the blood of Jesus, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Finally, we notice that while you invoked the name of Jesus throughout your prayer, there seems to be a mix of gratitude and fear. Let us remind you that *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). You do not need to live in fear of curses, advertisements, or past mistakes. The Lord is your protector, and He has already overcome the world (John 16:33). Rest in His peace, for *"the Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade on your right hand"* (Psalm 121:5, WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who seeks Your protection, wisdom, and peace. Lord, we thank You for the gift of a sound mind and a body fearfully and wonderfully made. Grant them discernment to reject harmful advice and to walk in the truth of Your Word. Protect them from the schemes of the enemy, whether through deception, scams, or spiritual oppression. We break every curse, every lie, and every fear in the name of Jesus, declaring that no weapon formed against them shall prosper.
Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in confidence and authority as Your child. Remove any lingering guilt or condemnation, for there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Let them know the truth: that they are forgiven, redeemed, and seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). Guard their heart and mind, and let them experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also pray for those who may have been affected by the job recommendation. Lord, expose any deception and protect the innocent from harm. Bring conviction where needed and redemption where there has been mistake.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would draw our brother/sister closer to You. Let them know the depth of Your love and the power of Your name. May they walk in freedom, joy, and victory, for You have not given them a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
