During my weight loss journey, I had to battle discouragement many times.
You start a plan with high expectations, but then after a week of hard work, you get on the scale and found that you've "only" lost two pounds.
Then you are tempted to just give up. You think your work isn't working!
Here's what I would say to you: "Perhaps things aren't moving as fast as you hoped, but at least you are moving in the right
direction Go to the store and pick up a 2-pound can of shortening. You will see how heavy 2 pounds really is!"
That is certainly better than the
millions of people who are unhappy with their weight or have a dream in their hearts, but are too scared to do something about it.
But you, my friend, are showing that you are courageous by your actions. When you become "discouraged," that is a sign the enemy is trying to take your courage away.
He wants you to stop taking action on what God has promised you. Don't do it. Remember the source of your courage: the Lord is with you.
As long as you keep that in mind, the enemy cannot take that away.
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 Amazon best-selling book, The Weight Loss Prayers: 30 Daily Prayers for Weight Loss Motivation.
Today's Prayer
"Lord, I take comfort in knowing that you will never leave me nor forsake me. You told Joshua in Your word to be strong and courageous
because You would be with him. I can be strong and courageous on that same basis.
Each and every day Lord, help me to renew my mind to your presence and perfect love for me. Your perfect love will cast out all fear.
When I have needs, I know that I can come boldly to Your throne of grace where I will
find mercy and grace to help in those times of need.
I thank you Lord that You have hedged me from behind and before. Because I am covered on every side, then I can move forward in courage, knowing that I will reap my harvest in due season if I refuse to give up.
As long as I get up one more time than I fall down, I have succeeded and You will get all the glory! Amen."
Be blessed in Health, Healing, and Wholeness,