Dear God,
I come before you with a heavy heart, feeling burdened by my weight and struggling to make progress towards a healthier lifestyle. I know that you created me in your image, and that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I trust in your love and your grace, and I ask for your help as I strive to care for my body in a way that honors you.
Lord, I know that weight loss is not easy, and that there will be days when I feel discouraged or tempted to give up. But I pray for strength to keep going, and for the courage to face my struggles with faith and determination. Please help me to turn to you for support, and to seek the guidance of wise and caring people who can offer encouragement and accountability.
As I embark on this journey towards better health, I pray for your guidance and your provision. Help me to make wise choices about what I eat and how I move, and to stay focused on my goals even in the face of setbacks and obstacles. Most of all, I pray for the humility to recognize that my worth and my identity do not depend on my weight, but on your infinite and unchanging love for me.
Thank you for being with me every step of the way, for your comfort and your grace, and for the gift of a body that can serve you and others in so many ways. I offer this prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Another example:
Dear God,
I come to you with a heart full of hope and a mind full of determination to pursue a healthy and balanced life. I know that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and I want to honor you with every aspect of my being.
I confess that I have not always taken care of my body as I should, and I ask for your forgiveness for any harmful habits or neglect that have led to excess weight or poor health. Help me to release any shame or guilt that may be weighing me down, and to embrace a new vision of myself as a strong, healthy, and confident child of God.
I ask for your strength and guidance as I make changes to my diet and exercise routine. Help me to cultivate habits that nourish my body and soul, and to resist temptations that lead me astray. Give me the wisdom to discern what is truly important for my well-being, and the discipline to follow through with my goals.
I ask for your encouragement and support as I navigate the ups and downs of this journey. When I feel discouraged, remind me of your unending love and grace, and of the incredible potential that you have placed within me. When I feel overwhelmed, remind me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Thank you for walking with me every step of the way, and for the gift of a healthy body and a renewed spirit. I offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.
Amen.
