Holy, Healthy, Whole: Growing Fruits of the Spirit for Weight Loss and WellnessNäide

Lasting Fruit Skill #2 – Prayer

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)

Prayer is incredibly powerful as you trust God to guide your weight loss.

Prayer is communication with God. While exactly how prayer works is beyond our human understanding, God tells us that the prayers of righteous people are powerful and effective.

Make prayer a regular part of your weight loss journey.

There’s no wrong time to pray! Here are some specific times that are especially helpful:

• When you are tempted to eat food that isn’t in your food plan.
• When you are saying mean things to yourself or others about your body.
• When you are tempted to eat to drown out an emotion.
• When you are tired, and self-control is at its weakest.
• When you’re unsure what to eat.
• When you are feeling weary from the weight loss process.

Reflection: Do you come to God in prayer for specific situations related to your food choices and weight? How can you turn to Him more often?

Prayer: Lord God, You are the creator of all that is. You created me and made me who I am. All that I have is from You, and all the good that is in me is because of You. I rededicate my body to you today. Help me focus on you during my weight loss journey. Lead me to make healthy choices in every area of my life. I give you all glory and praise. Amen.