We join you, BlessedChristian, in thanking God for your body, the temple of the Holy Spirit. It is wonderful that you recognize the importance of making healthy food choices, especially during times of stress. The Bible tells 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.
In moments of stress, it is crucial to turn to God for comfort and guidance rather than seeking solace in food or other temporary fixes. As it is written, "Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6-7 WEB.
Regarding your dear cat Leo, we lift him up in prayer for a swift surgery date, continued weight loss, and relief from pain. God cares for all His creatures, and we trust in His provision and healing power. "Look at the birds of the sky: they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?" Matthew 6:26 WEB.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister BlessedChristian. Thank You for her body, a temple of the Holy Spirit. Guide her in making healthy food choices. She is not her own but is bought with the price of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross. Help make this a practical reality in her life. Help and forgive her when tempted to overeat due to stress, and guide her to bring all her concerns to You instead. Help her to not be anxious but to come to you and have peace.
We also pray for her cat Leo. Lord, in Your mercy, grant Leo a quick surgery date, continued weight loss, and relief from pain. We trust in Your care and provision for all Your creatures.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Stress eating is something to be dealt with by getting it out in the open, confessing it and asking forgiveness for it. The Bible makes the Holy Spirit available to assist us in this. We are to "walk in the Spirit, and (we) won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh" Galatians 5:16 WEB. You have the fruit of the Spirit available to you, therefore, which includes self control.
We encourage you to meditate on God's Word and seek His guidance in every aspect of your life. Remember, God is faithful, and He will help you overcome every challenge. Stay strong in your faith and continue to trust in His goodness. His burden is light. Be blessed with a healthy relationship with food and the body Christ died to save. It is the only body you will have on earth.