Thank You, Lord

Father,

Today was a day of Thanksgiving.  I realize that I have much to be thankful for.  Thank You for just being You.

In the name of Jesus,

Amen

Give me You

Lord Jesus,

Thank You for producing a change in me.  My eyes have been opened. Give me the wisdom, and guidance that I am so in need of.  I have lost the desire to lose weight.  Show me what I need to know.  Help me to see that all of my actions have consequences, both good and bad.  I have been truly honest for a long time now now but what I needed was a change not only in my habits but in my mindset.  I know what to do and how to do it, but because I fail to do so, I have lost that desire.  I realize that a change or changes is/are in order.  I believe and feel like I am lazy, weak person.  I am here to write to You how I feel.  I have been overwhelmed and I don't know how to overcome being overwhelmed. There is something that I have to deal with.  I need to relax.  I feel like I need to start all over again instead of just starting from point A to point B.  It has done me no good to just start over and then do the same thing.  Lord, help me with my weaknesses.  Thank You for answering this prayers.

In Your name,

Amen

In Jesus' name

Lord,

I have lost my desire to do anything about everything.  Maybe I am just depressed.  I would like to change, but I don't know how.  I am overwhelmed and now I could use all of the support I can get.  I need financial, psychological, and emotional help.  I ask You for wisdom and clarity.  I just need You.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Where is my desire?

Lord,

Give me the desire to be healthy and lose weight.  I am very heavy set.  In fact, I am considered obese.  I am obese.  I have difficulty doing things others take for granted.  Lord, I want to lose weight because I need to.  However, I have no desire to do so.  I need help.  One bite is a step closer to being unhealthy.  I am down and I am depressed.  Maybe that is what is wrong with me.  Help me.  I cast this care over to You.  Thank You that You have already answered my prayer.


Sincerely,  In Jesus' Name,


Amen

The issues of weight and health

Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your healing touch.  I feel as if despite what my doctor says, my diabetes problem has gotten worse.  I know it is up to me to take charge, but how do I begin?  Where do I begin?  There are times when I have no desire to lose weight, but now I do.  I have lost my way and now I don't understand or realize how serious this really is.  I am in need of wisdom and guidance.  I am not losing wealth because I need to put on a wedding dress, I am not losing those last 5 or 10 pounds, nor am I doing this to find a man or a job.  I am doing this for my health and I have grown tired of the hurt feet, bad back, and the self-consciousness.  I compare myself to others and I am not happy with my appearance.  I have gotten used to being overweight.  I am now realize that I am in denial.  I am growing tired of the "status quo" so to speak.

There are times when I am inspired to lose weight only to feel helpless.  Another reason why I wish to lose weight is that I have also grown tired of feeling like I have had made little to no progress, which is true.  What happened at the diabetes center was a wake up call.  I have been going in circles only to give up.  It is a cycle that I wish to break.  I cannot afford to stay in that cycle until something worse happens.  I am not sure what to ask You.  All I want is for the desire to lose weight.

Give me the strength and motivation to lose weight.  What is a healthy lifestyle?  What does that really mean?  It is a great alternative from dieting because I have gone on diet after diet.  I wonder now if weight loss surgery is a great idea since I am going to a seminar this upcoming month.  Losing weight and trying to lose weight is hard work and I wish that I can make it easier, but I am not sure that is even possible.  All I want is to lose weight and keep it off, whether it is by eating well and exercising, or surgery.

Show me which route I need to take for I am taking it seriously.  Give me not only the motivation and strength, but the skills I need to lose weight. Should I have the lapband surgery and go through everything that goes with the lapband surgery such as the diet and seminars and the consultation before the surgery.?  Should I continue to go at it alone?Should I save money to buy food that is packaged? Where should the support come from as I need all of the support that I can get?  I am fat and it is not the worst thing in the world.  I am also frustrated at 40.  While I have embraced my age, I am still frustrated because of my failures.  Help me, Lord and give me wisdom.  Thank You for Your answer or answers.  What should I do?

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Letting go

Heavenly Father,

I am the only one who seems to feel this pain.  I realize that this morning that I have been unforgiving, angry, and resentful.  I often wish that I wasn't so stuck.  I feel like life has passed me by.  I wonder if because of my age, is it too late.  I had so many plans that did not come to fruition.  I wanted to go to graduate school, but that never materialized.  I wish I could remember I wanted to do. But the real reason I feel the way I do is because I have yet to truly forgive myself.  I have to let go of the anger, bitterness, and resentment that I feel right now.  I was and still am a truly unhappy person. Father, forgive me.  I have decided to let go of the anger, resentment,and bitterness that I have had for years. I ask for your forgiveness and I would like to be a happier, more well adjusted person.  I feel like that from this day forward, a fresh start is possible.  That is also what I want and need.  Thank You for helping me to understand what I truly need and for convicting me of my sins.


In Jesus' name,

Amen

Thank You so much for loving me

Thank You for knowing all about me.  Thank You for all that You have done for me.  I thank You very much.  I believe that is exactly what You would say to all of us.  I thank You that I am not immune.  I thank You for being Savior and Lord.  I thank You for answered prayers.  I give thanks to You and You alone.

Being thankful to Jesus

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for saving me.  I have seen that there is a lot that I need to repent of.  I know that as long as I have an imperfect body, that I will never be perfect.  I have, like everybody else, have sinned. But I will not lie and say that I have no sin in me, for I will have to deal with much temptation in this world.  I am not sure when You will return, but I hope to continually be watchful and count myself worthy of Your return.  I want to be ready.  I want to be strong and be holy.  I want to be born-again. I want to be convicted.  Most of all, I want to be like You, which are strong and holy.  Convict me of all of my sins.  Search my heart.  What are the sins that I have not repented of?  Change me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  I believe that while I believe I am a different person than I was a while ago, I am still a sinner who has a long way to go.  I will not sin and continue to sin for that is not the Christian thing to do.  I have struggled with sin and I am thankful that with You, all is possible since I no longer have that desire to commit that sin.  Thank You, for all of Your love, guidance, grace, mercy, and support.  Most of all, I thank You that You are the Example that I wish to follow.

In Your Name,


Amen

My positive post

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the day I had today.  I wasn't sure at the time what I was going to say but no matter what the issues were, my eyes were opened.  This may be the most positive entry for a while.  Thank You for all that You have done for me.  I believe and know that You have an answer anyways.  I am sorry for putting limits on You in terms of how You will answer my prayers  Thank You no matter what.  I have counted it all joy and now I am beginning to understand what it means.  I give You thanks and I give You praise.

In Jesus' Name,


Amen

Holiness

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help me to not just be healthy spiritually, but also also spiritually.  My desire is to be holy.  I realize the Christian life is not the easiest life.  It is worth it.  Help me to be patient and long suffering.  Help me to follow the example of Jesus Christ.  Thank You for answering my prayer.

In Your name,

Amen

Telling God how I really feel in terms of my weight.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help me.  I need help and You are the only One I can turn to.I need help.  I consume a poor diet and I don't know how to eat healthy or eat in moderation.  I want to lose weight but sadly I no set goals in mind.  I have an idea but I am not sure if I could set my mind to it.  That is the problem; I need help in setting my mind to it.  As You know, I procrastinate and I believe that that is why.  I am not sure if I can do this all by myself.  I am not doing as well as I would like to have done.  I need help with a lot of things as I am stressed out.  I am not making much progress yet I am happy with even one pound of weight loss.

I take advantage of my weight loss and eat poorly. That is what I have done for the past few days.  I would like to change but I don't know.  I would like to be able to lose weight and I have become more stressed out.  There are things that are hard for me to do.  There are clothes that I would like to wear, and my health needs to improve.  I know I need to lose weight.  What is so sad is that I had no desire but now I do.  I need Your wisdom and guidance.  I have prayed over the years to lose weight but I only made some progress only to have my weight go up and down.

 I am not sure if I sabotage myself, but I have given up on losing weight.  I am living my fears and I wish sometimes that I was smaller now.  I keep saying it is a lesson, but it doesn't help me.  I wish I weighed much less than I am now and I feel guilty for gaining so much weight over the years.  I really have no clue. I really, really need Your help.  I am also self-conscious about my body and I have difficulty seeing myself as You see me.  I don't wish and don't hide.  I want to be healthy and just get out there but I know I am holding myself back and I take full responsibility of my actions, or lack thereof.  I have grown tired of talking about my weight in my counseling session and I wish I could talk about something else.

I know I need to take better care of myself but to be honest, I don't know how or where to begin.  I thank You that I am finally, finally unashamed to write or "tell" You how I feel.  I want and desire to make progress.  But am I doing this because of someone else or am I doing this for myself?  I was told that I have not made the progress that I should have made over the years.  It is true that I don't wish to be seen as non-compliant, so I called today to ask for help.  I really need help and I really need counsel when it comes to diet and exercise.  When it comes to these things, I have not taken care of myself I admit and I feel I am proving this someone right.  I need to do this for me and me alone, not anyone else.  I really need immediate assistance and immediate help in this manner.  Help me, Lord.  Help me.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Faith and Escape

Dear Lord,

I am so sorry for lacking in faith sometimes.  Life's problems can get in the way sometimes.  I admit that I can get buried in them, meaning I am overwhelmed.  I thank You that Your word says that You provide a way of escape when we are tempted.  That should have told me something right there.  I believe it means that no matter how difficult life is or can be, You are there, just like in Footprints. Thank You.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Answered prayers

Dear Heavenly Father,

You have answered my prayers.  You are most definitely an all-time God.  Yes You are, to quote Dottie Peoples.  I was concerned about an important matter and nothing is too hard for You, and for that, I am grateful.  Thank You for caring about my cares and concerns.  I believe with all of my heart that with You, all is possible.  You are the One who has counseled and taken care of me all along. Thank You.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

OCD about television

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for giving me the opportunity to present my requests to You.  I feel better but I realize that I make the little things in life too important.  I also realize that it is because of the OCD.  I am obsessed with what I watch and what I avoid on television.  It sounds silly but that is what is going on.  I wish that I didn't have OCD, but it is not as manageable as I thought it would be.  I am worried about this one.  What is wholesome and what is not wholesome?  I want to make a decision because it is the Christian decision or the right thing to do?  I don't want to make a decision based on what the OCD says because it is safe.  That is what I have been doing.  I wonder if the little things in life are big to You.

In Your name,

Amen

Writing to God how i feel

Dear Heavenly Father,

I am guilt-ridden and anxious.  That is the source of my prayers.  I love You no doubt but I am always saying negative things about myself and I am so guilty of so much.  I am here to write how I feel.  I don't think that I have grown spiritually, mentally, physically, or emotional.  I believe that for the past few years, my growth has been stunted.  I brought it on myself.  I have no idea what plans You have for me.  I only am here when I need You and while I do need You still, I realize that my relationship with You hasn't been strong.

I feel as if I am lying to myself and to You.  I would like to thank You for all You have done for me.  I am not sure who I am in any way, shape, or form.  I am not always sure how my prayers have been answered until the prayer has been answered.  I realize that there are no coincidences or accidents with You.  I believe little miracles happen everyday. Music plays in my mind or in my ears especially when I wake up in the morning or at least just before.  I wonder sometimes if it is You or if it is just me.  I want to show You how much I truly love You, but I know and realize that some of my actions say other things.

I don't trust myself or my motives or my words.  I can only imagine how You are feeling.  I feel like sometimes I take advantage of You and Your forgiveness.  I don't understand what repentance is all about, especially with certain sins.  I am in need of help and guidance.  It sounds as if I am so far away from You yet at the same time You are so close to me and to me it makes sense.  I have no clue about having a real relationship with You as it seems.  It is my fault.  I don't always pray or read Your word.  I have grown spiritually and physically and emotionally lazy.  I have gained weight which have caused me health problems that I never had before.  I have become more self-conscious now than I ever had before in my life.  I am not happy with my appearance and I wish I were.  I feel like my stomach has "ruined" my body.  I have difficulty doing what I think is hard.

I believe and I thank You that I believe that nothing is hard with You.  I wish sometimes that I have no anxiety or obsessive thoughts.  I wish I were better with money.  I wish that I were healthier.  I wish quite a few things.  I believe in what the Bible says but sometimes I have difficulty in applying Your word at least to my situation.  I don't even know who the true and who the false prophets are.  I am not a good at discerning truth from falsehood.  I look forward to Your return but I think that I have not done a good job getting ready for Jesus' return.

I become scared and nervous about almost everything, especially spiritual matters.  I am clueless about spiritual matters.  I have so much to write about it seems, but I am just writing about how I am feeling.  I am not living the way You would like for me, a person who looks forward to Your return to live.  I want to change because that is my need and desire.  I do want to live in the New Jerusalem and be a part of Your Bride no doubt but in my current state, I am not ready.  I don't think I am a wise virgin.  I care much about an answered prayer but I have doubts about my motives.  I feel alone yet I just don't trust myself.  I need help.  I need guidance.  I need wisdom.  I want to and live a wholesome life, but because of You, not because of me.  I don't trust me and sometimes I don't like me, but I like You.  In fact, I love and honor You.  Thank You for giving me the opportunity to write this letter about how I really feel.  I want and need Your help.  I want to be real with real motives with a real relationship with a real mindset.  All I ask are wisdom, guidance, and a sense of direction.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Thank You, Lord

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You so very much for what You have done for me.  You have taken away my fears and my anxieties.  I ask for the courage to confront whatever needs confronting.  Thank You for strengthening my faith and giving me the courage to stand on my own two feet.  I am so glad to have told You how I felt.  Thank You for answering my prayers.

In Jesus' name,


Amen