Can You Lose Weight Through Prayer?
As Christians we understand that God is sovereign, and that He is in control of our lives. So when we find ourselves with a situation that seems out of control, we often turn to Him in prayer to help us. This is an appropriate response, and we should always pray for help in our lives.
Unfortunately, in the area of weight loss, this becomes a problem for some women. Praying for help is the first step in the process, but it can not be used as a “magic pill” to get your weight problem under control. You need to actually do the work to lose weight! If you are like many overweight women, you may have tried many shortcuts to lose weight. If so, you have probably learned that there are no shortcuts! This process, which many people call “yo-yo dieting,” can actually complicate the issue by confusing you as to what works and what doesn’t. It can even convince that it is not possible to lose weight, or that you are destined to be fat forever.
The first important step to take is to admit that there is no easy shortcut to overcoming your weight problem. Praying every day or “claiming” scriptures will not magically drop the weight. Instead:
- Pray to God that you will find the correct and true information that will help you eliminate the sin of gluttony for your life, and to regain your health.
- Ask Him to give you the courage to implement the information you find.
- Pray that He will give you the strength and conviction to continue your healthy lifestyle every day.
- Finally, you will need to pray for forgiveness when you have a sinful attitude (such as resentment) about the changes you need to make in your life.
All that being said, pay close attention to the first thing you should pray for. God will provide you with the information you need to truly eliminate overeating and get healthy in your life. Great advances have been made in nutrition in recent years, and you can learn everything from how to deal with cravings to how to help prevent degenerative diseases associated with being overweight, such as diabetes.
These are the things I did when I needed to lose weight, and God directed me to the information I needed. I have kept the weight off for a couple of years now, and I feel so much happier and more energetic since I did. That is why I wrote the ebook “Learn, Lose, Live: A 3-Phase Plan For Transforming Your Eating Habits.” I wanted to share the information I learned with other Christian women. If you need help, please check it out.
