The Healthy Christian: Your not stuck – Part 1

Let’s be honest—many of us really do want to be healthier, stronger, and more disciplined in our lives when it comes to diet and exercise. But somehow, we end up praying over a plate of fried food and calling it a blessing. The truth? God cares about how we treat our bodies. That’s a fact.

We love quoting Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” But do we believe it when it comes to our health—or just when it’s convenient? It’s time for us, as Christians, to stop making excuses and start honoring God not only with our diets and exercise, but also by exercising self-control in all areas of our lives. By doing this, God will give us the strength to endure all and every temptation that comes our way. In return, we will then walk in the victory that He has already ordained for us and bring glory and honor to Him in every aspect of our lives. 

Let’s face it—food is the centerpiece of everything in our lives, especially in the modern-day American church. We may not be hanging out at bars or hitting up $5 margarita happy hours, but let’s be real—we’re splurging at coffee bars, burger joints, and all-you-can-eat buffets. I could go on and on. God gave us good things to eat, but He didn’t intend for us to eat them all at once or indulge daily.

1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” That means shoving down a pint of ice cream because you’re “stressed” isn’t glorifying God—it’s numbing your emotions. Ouch. But it’s true. Food should fuel us, not control us.

Proverbs 23:2 warns, “Put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.” That’s intense—but the message is clear: Self-control matters. Without it, you won’t have victory in any area of your life.

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”

— 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Your body is a temple—not a trash can, not a battleground, not a project to fix. A temple. God chose to dwell in you. That changes everything. Suddenly, how you treat your body isn’t just about you—it’s about how you’re housing the Holy Spirit. Every choice becomes an opportunity to say, “God, I honor You here.”

Paul reminds us: “You are not your own.” That flies in the face of today’s mantra: “My body, my choice.” But as a Christian woman, your body was bought with a price—the blood of Jesus. That doesn’t make you a slave to rules—it makes you free to live with purpose. Hear me, child of God: You were made with purpose. You are not alone. You’ve been given the Spirit of self-control (Galatians 5:22–23), and that means you can say no to the flesh.

Discipline doesn’t have to mean misery. It’s not about punishment—it’s about purpose. There’s that word again—purpose. Let it sink in. When you believe you were made with purpose, you’ll start living like it. You’ll start nourishing your body and making Spirit-led decisions—not just with food, but in every area. You won’t be chasing a number on a scale—you’ll be stewarding the body God gave you.

When food cravings, laziness, or destructive habits control you—you’re not just struggling—you’re in bondage to your flesh. You’re walking in defeat, and the enemy is gaining a foothold in your life.

Proverbs 25:28 warns, “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.”

Without discipline, we’re vulnerable—to binge eating, skipping workouts, addiction, and endless excuses. But here’s the truth: Self-control isn’t about willpower—it’s about surrender. It’s fruit of the Spirit. And when we walk by the Spirit, we don’t have to be victims of our cravings.

Depression, addiction, food struggles—none of it is stronger than Christ in you.

Romans 8:37 says, “We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

We don’t have to stay stuck. We don’t have to accept defeat. Jesus came to give us life to the fullest (John 10:10)—and that includes your physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Speak God’s truth over your body and mind:

“I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize…”Philippians 3:13–14 says:

Let’s press on—let’s win the prize together—no more excuses, no more cycles of defeat, no more setbacks. 

Let’s just trust, let’s just obey …….. 

A healthy Christian isn’t perfect—just committed. Are you up for the challenge?