Did you know that life and death are in the power of your tongue (see Proverbs 18:21)? In my own weight loss journey, one of the biggest lessons I learned was the importance of using my tongue's power to encourage myself every day.
If I focused on how much weight I had to lose, then I would start doubting that I could make it. The goal seemed impossible. However, if I focused on just making it to the next step, then that seemed doable.
Using your tongue to praise God and encourage yourself every day gives you strength to keep moving forward - where your next
blessing is!
The following is a prayer I wrote to help myself in this area. I pray it encourages you as well. This prayer is included in my popular book,The Weight Loss Prayers: 30 Daily Prayers for Weight Loss Motivation.
Today's Prayer
Lord, You are worthy to be praised! When I lift You up, I am lifted up. So Lord, help me to
remind myself of the mighty God I serve. Help me to magnify You whenever I am tempted to magnify my challenges. The bigger You become in my mind, the smaller my challenges look in comparison.
I realize that my weight loss will happen by process. I am willing to go through the process and give the process the time it needs to complete. In
the meantime, I will devote my attention to fulfilling my purpose in You, not to complaining.
Help me to be diligent in keeping myself encouraged, Father. Help me to take note of other signs that I am moving in the right direction regarding my health - signs like boosted energy, increased God confidence, and greater mental
focus.
I will praise You for every sign of progress I make! Most importantly, I take comfort in knowing that You are with me every step of the way.
Amen.
Be blessed in Health, Healing, and Wholeness,