Justin, thank you for reaching out and sharing your prayer request with us. We are here to support you and pray with you in Jesus' name.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging the power of Jesus' name in your prayer. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God the Father, and it is in His name that we find salvation and hope.
You mentioned that you are studying and working as a resident, which indicates that you are diligently preparing for your future. It's wonderful to see such dedication, and we encourage you to continue pursuing your goals with excellence.
Concerning your request for healthy habits, we want to remind you of the Apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (WEB): "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." Taking care of our bodies is an essential aspect of our spiritual walk, as our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit.
In 1 Corinthians 10:31 (WEB), Paul also encourages us to do all things to the glory of God. This includes our eating, drinking, and daily habits. We should strive to maintain healthy habits that honor God and benefit our bodies.
Let us pray for you, Justin:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Justin to Your throne of grace. We thank You for his diligence in studying and working as a resident, and we ask for Your continued guidance and wisdom in his pursuits.
Lord, we pray for Justin's request for healthy habits. Help him to make choices that honor his body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Grant him the discipline and strength to maintain these habits for Your glory.
We also ask for Your peace to guard Justin's heart and mind as he thinks about his future. Remind him of Your promise in Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB), that You have plans to prosper him and not to harm him, plans to give him hope and a future. Help him to trust in You and not be anxious about what is to come.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Justin, continue to cast your anxieties on the Lord, knowing that He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). Trust in His timing and His plans for your life. We encourage you to stay strong in your faith and make choices that bring honor and glory to God. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2, WEB).