The Church Rarely Talks About Weight, But This Is Important

"You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."

This blog is an introduction to seven parts in total that will discuss what scripture says about weight; specifically, our bodies, and how we should be taking care of them. Lets begin with 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which states “You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body”. This bible verse is not just about morality or purity, but an invitation of stewardship to treat our physical bodies as sacred temple given to us by God. We should not treat them as enemies or an issue to be solved.

Before I continue, I want to explain what stewardship means: to take intentional care of something that belongs to someone else. In this context, our bodies are about reverence, not ownership. So when it comes to our bodies stewardship, we need to recognize that our energy, health, and daily choices are important. This stewardship is not to earn God’s love, but to respond to it.

So what does it actually mean to honor God with our bodies in the context of weight loss?

It means we stop punishing ourselves for where we are and start partnering with God for where we’re going. It means we stop believing that our bodies must shrink to be worthy, and start asking God and ourselves how can I care for this body as a living offering? How can I take care of it in a way that supports the life God is calling me to live?

This starts with honesty; not guilt or shame. Just a quiet willingness to say, I’ve been misusing this gift, and I want to change. Not because I hate my body but because I want to love it the way that God does.

You might be in a season where your habits feel out of control, where food is a comfort, a stress release, and a constant companion. You’re not alone, but we need to remember that our bodies aren't a garbage disposal. It was designed for good Kingdom work, emotional healing, and restoration. I know it’s hard to live out our calling when we feel sluggish, foggy, ashamed, or stuck in cycles that steal our energy and clarity.

God doesn’t shame us for those struggles, but He does want us to live free. That freedom begins with obedience to His call to steward our health. When we treat our bodies with care, we step into alignment with His design. If we don't have any health goals, we are aiming at nothing and hitting it every time.

The first step is surrender. A simple prayer: God, help me honor You with my body. Show me what that looks like today. That might mean taking a walk instead of scrolling or drinking water instead of giving into the first craving for pop; Eating slowly and saying no to the lie that we’ve failed too many times to try again.

We need to ask God for wisdom and discipline. He WANTS to give us those things. Let's ask Him for peace in the process, and eyes to see our body as a partner in our calling, not as a project to conquer.

Each day, lets choose one practice of worship: maybe it’s stretching in silence or meal planning. Maybe it’s saying “thank you” for legs that carry us or lungs that breathe without permission. These are not small things. We need to be grateful for them, and an increase of gratefulness can help us realize how important it is to take care of our health.

Living in 2025 gives us more obstacles than our ancestors who weren’t fighting processed food, endless ads for instant gratification, or addictive dopamine hits from technology. Our battle is not just physical; it’s neurological, cultural, and emotional. Society is full of whispers “Just give up and restart on Monday," while comfort is the silent killer that takes a giant toll.

I want to end this blog by encouraging you (and me) to remember that we are not powerless. We have the Spirit of God within us and the ability to pause and pray so we can resist and rebuild.

Have a wonderful Monday, and thank you so very much for reading my blogs. It means a lot to me. I feel called to write, and your support means a lot, thank you.

Cher