Getting Fit for God

You can write this prayer on an index card so you can keep it in your pocketbook or suit pocket to read whenever you need a boost, perhaps as you head to a restaurant at lunchtime or before sitting down to dinner.

Look in the mirror each morning, right into your own eyes, and make a positive statement such as, "This is temporary, this weight is coming off, and I will be healthy, fir, energetic, and free. I look forward to my new freedom."

Record your Scripture Studies on index cards so you can carry them with you. Throughout this book I include what I call Study Scriptures that pertain to the topics in each week of the Fit for God program. Write them in your journal. Repetition will make them become a part of your permanent thinking. Try Psalm 139:14 -

Write at least five examples in your journal. Some of my personal examples are: God gave me three beautiful, healthy daughters, God gave me a beautiful mother, a fun-loving father, and four loving brothers and sisters; God has always met all of my basic needs such as shelter, food, and clothes, even during times when I really didn't know how I was going to make it; God has given me another opportunity live healthier. I'm free through Christ Jesus, and one day I'm going to spend eternity with Him.

Please include two or three statements about your physical appearance. My personal journal entries when I was overweight included: I like my almond-shaped eyes; I like my smile; I like the love and compassion for other that God has given me; I like my attitude of laughter; I have nice feet.

A) Think about the health goal you want to achieve. B) Write down the negative thoughts that come to mind. C) Write down the opposite of the negative thought, or a positive affirmation, five times. Read the affirmation aloud.

Example: Goal - a) I want to lose weight and tone my body; b) Negative thought: I'll never lose this weight and get firm; c) Affirmation: I will lose weight and get firm (repeat five times).

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