A Prayer About Health

A prayer about Health

When I wonder if God cares about my physical health

O Lord,

I know that my spiritual health is important to you, even though I sometimes wonder whether you care about my physical health. But then I remember how Jesus cared for the physical well-being of the people around him, and I trust that you care for my physical well-being, too. My body is your temple, and I need to treat it with respect. Teach me to care diligently for the body you have given me even as I remember that the benefits of physical fitness last only for this earthly life, while the benefits of spiritual fitness last for eternity. I know that the two are intertwined. My spiritual disciplines—worship, prayer, obedience to your Word—have a profound impact on my physical life, and my physical habits—such as exercise and nutrition—can influence my spiritual life. Please show me the right balance, and help me to remember that your presence in me should affect all aspects of my life.

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20