The Wellness Revelation 40-Day Journey Sample

Embrace God’s Purpose, Desire, and Design

GOD’S PURPOSE - HIS STRENGTH!

This week, we’ll lay down our expectations for our body shape and size as we learn God’s good purpose, desire, and plan for our bodies. If you didn’t know, His purpose doesn’t include a specific jean size or meal plan. God’s purpose, desire, and design for our bodies are better than we can ask or imagine.

What is God’s purpose for you? In Exodus 9:16, He says, “I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”

God desires to show us His power and ability. We are to do all things in His power and in His way, not in our own. This includes weight loss and health gains. His power strengthens us. What a relief! This means we are not on our own. Since His purpose is to show us His power and strengthen us through that power, we do not navigate our course.

To those who don’t know God, this sounds like foolish talk. After all, we have a hard time relinquishing control. We were taught that everything in our lives was based on our own accomplishments and life choices.

But, if you’re here now, I assume this way of life has not produced the freedom and joy you expected. For all your “doing,” there has been little reward. Thankfully, there is a better way.

As we embark on a journey to better health, it’s tempting to tell ourselves that we just need to suck it up and be more disciplined, that weight loss and healthy habits are things we just need to “do.”

Before we begin beating ourselves up, though, let’s ask, is it possible that our choices – good or bad – could be a small part of a bigger plan that God can use for our ultimate good? Maybe our weight-loss, health, and body concerns are issues God can use to get our attention and gain our affection.

God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. For his strength to change us as we work through this program, we must surrender all of ourselves to Him. We must lay it all down with a humble heart.

Reflect:

What do you need to lay down at Jesus’ feet as you begin The Wellness Revelation journey?