DEALING WITH EXCESS WEIGHT

Read: I Corinthians 9:24-27

Meditation verse:

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and (that your body) may keep well even as I know your soul keeps well and prospers”. (3 John 2, Amplified version).

God is as concerned with your physical life as He is with your spiritual. He wants you to look after your body and nourish it with healthy balanced meals and regular exercises, just as you take care of your soul by nourishing it with prayers, fasting and studying His word.

Excessive weight or obesity can dampen your self-confidence and make you feel insecure. It is an area with a huge propensity to affect other areas of your life especially for women. If you are currently battling excess weight, God knows your struggles and He wants to help you. He understands your feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem. He cares because He says you are the apple of his eyes (Zechariah 2:8). Remember that He has already made His strength available to you to deal with the excess weight, but you must be willing to commit to the required discipline and self-denial.

There are no quick fixes when it comes to losing your excess weight. It will take time, but if you are ready to take a step of faith today, you are well on your way to a more fulfilled and wholesome life. Recognizing the need to get started is half the battle won. It’s the start of a new month tomorrow, why not get started. Commit to a healthier lifestyle and abstain from unhealthy and fatty foods. Come up with a plan for regular exercises. Register in a gym and become accountable to someone. Read books and educate yourself about the science of weight loss to ensure you are engaging in exercises that burn fat rather than glycogen. Be sure to check your health status with your physician before you begin and commit your plan to God. As you go along, change what you can about yourself, but learn to accept what you cannot change. If you have done all and there is little change in your weight, embrace and love yourself. Remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image (Ps 139:14) and He loves you unconditionally.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?

He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest."

Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:
Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.

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