The Secret isn’t Weight Loss. It’s Peace. ~ Sunday Devotion
Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you. Job 22:21 (NLT)
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from walking with women on this faith and fitness journey, it’s this: More than anything, we want peace.
For years, I thought I just wanted a smaller body. I tried every shake, supplement, and so-called secret to weight loss all in hopes that the number on the scale would go down. Chasing weight loss was okay for a while, even exciting and empowering at times. But eventually, it became exhausting. I was tired of chasing weight loss and started chasing peace.
I wanted peace of mind. I wanted freedom from the constant thoughts about my weight. I was tired of giving all my time and energy to something that never seemed to be enough.
If you’ve ever been on a diet, you know the feeling. There’s always something else to fix. Always those “last five pounds.” Always another program to try. It’s a cycle that wears you down.
I spent years chasing weight loss until I figured out that what I wanted - needed - more than anything was peace. Share on XAnd here’s what I’ve discovered, what I now help other women see too: More than wanting to lose weight, we need peace.
But real peace doesn’t come from reaching a goal weight. It comes from surrendering the struggle.
When we submit this part of our life to God, He gives us peace. And from that, He helps us with the struggle itself.
Now, I’m not saying that submitting this to God is a magic formula for dropping ten pounds overnight. But I am saying that making peace with food and learning to live comfortably in your body starts with surrender.
When we let God lead, He teaches us how to care for our bodies as good stewards — not out of punishment, shame, or fear — but out of love and freedom.
Contrary to what diet culture or even well-meaning doctors may tell you, the answer to your health struggles isn’t always weight loss. The answer is peace. And from peace comes freedom. And from freedom comes the energy, clarity, and motivation to care for your body in a way that honors Him.
Action Step: What would it look like for you to fully submit your weight and wellness journey to God? Take a few quiet moments today to pray and hand it over to Him. Ask the Lord to give you His peace and to show you how to care for your body with acceptance and love and in the way He uniquely created you.
Happy Sunday!
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