Norma Jean, we understand your struggle with your weight and your desire to regain the physical fitness you had in your youth. We appreciate that you've brought this to God in prayer, and we will join you in praying for guidance and discipline in this journey.
Firstly, we acknowledge your faith in Jesus Christ as you ended your prayer request In the Almighty Name of Jesus. May we never forget it is only by this name we are saved.
Let's remember what the WEB says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which 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." Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should strive to take care of them to glorify God.
We should also understand from Proverbs 25:28 This verse says "He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." Disciplining our bodies and appetites aligns with biblical principles of self control.
However, we must also be aware that our physical appearance should not be our primary focus. As it says in 1 Peter 3:3-4, "Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today to lift up our sister Norma Jean. Lord God, we know that Jesus has redeemed us body soul and spirit. We ask for your help in disciplining our bodies as we submit to you Lord God. We ask for your guidance as Norma Jean embarks on this weight loss journey. We ask against sabotage from the enemy on this journey Through weakness of the flesh as well as self doubt. We ask for your deliverance from these things. Help her to maintain her focus not just on the outward appearance, but also on inner beauty and strength.
Guide her, Lord, as she seeks to glorify you in her body and spirit. Give her the strength and endurance to stick to her journey, and help her to remember that her value is not determined by her physical appearance, but by her heart and her love for you. In Jesus Name We pray, Amen.
May we all remember our identity in Jesus Christ the expression of God's character.