I used to avoid this question. I didn’t want to face it. My clothes felt tight. Confidence felt weak. I knew something was off, but I tried to hide behind jokes and excuses. The truth never moved. God loves me at every size. Yet God also calls me to honor Him with my body.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… you are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NIV)
Those words hit hard. They push me to ask a real question: am I caring for the body He gave me, or am I drifting through life tired, stressed, and numb?
I’m not talking about six-pack abs. I’m talking about stewardship. God gave me a body to protect, to build, and to use for His purpose. Extra weight makes life harder. It slows me down. It even affects my mood and my walk with God. Studies in the Journal of Health Psychology show that consistent movement boosts focus, lowers anxiety, and strengthens discipline. That lines up with Scripture. God wired discipline into the body.
I carried guilt for years. I blamed work, stress, and my schedule. Excuses stacked up while my health slipped. God didn’t shame me. He nudged me and reminded me that discipline is love. When I care for my health, I lead better. I serve better. I show up for my family with strength instead of fatigue.
Every man hits this moment. You feel the weight, the fog and the distance between who you are and who God designed you to be. You can change that today. Take a walk. Drink water. Eat clean meats and seed-bearing plants. Take one small step that honors God.
God cares about your heart first. He cares about your soul, your faith and cares about your health because it affects everything else. Your body is a gift. Treat it like one. Start small. Stay steady. Give God your best, not your leftovers.