We live in a world drowning in health information.
Every scroll, search, or click offers a new “must-try” diet, supplement, or secret that promises results. Yet somehow, with all this knowledge at our fingertips, our obesity rates are climbing, chronic illness is spreading, and stress levels are higher than ever. And when our health doesn’t improve, the weight isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. Low self-esteem, avoiding the camera, skipping social events, and feeling disconnected from our own reflection become part of our daily life. The truth is, more advice isn’t making us healthier—it’s making us more overwhelmed.
Inviting God Into Your Health Decisions
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)
When it comes to your health, only you know how you truly feel. Others may relate to your symptoms, but how those symptoms affect your daily life is deeply personal and unique.
The world is loud with opinions—what to eat, what not to eat, when to eat, how to eat—it’s constant noise. And in that noise, there’s often a darker tactic at play: fear. Many health messages are designed to scare you into buying their product, following their “one right way,” or joining their program. The enemy loves this because fear clouds our judgment and pulls our focus away from God.
But here’s the reality: our obesity rates, chronic illness rates, and overall poor health in the U.S. are not getting better. In fact, the more information we have, the worse things seem to get. The shelves are full of options, the internet is bursting with advice—and yet we are sicker, heavier, and more stressed than ever. More noise doesn’t mean more truth. Instead of going back to the basics—whole foods, movement, rest, and prayer—we chase trends, jump from plan to plan, and let fear or marketing dictate our health decisions.
And it’s not just our bodies that suffer. When our physical health doesn’t improve despite all our effort and attention, it begins to carry emotional baggage. It affects how we see ourselves, how confident we feel in public, and even whether we want to be in pictures. Many people hide behind the camera, offer to take the photo instead of being in it, or avoid social situations altogether. Over time, this can spiral into deeper struggles—low self-esteem, strained relationships, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and even thoughts of suicide.
This is why health decisions can’t just be about information—they have to be about wisdom, and that wisdom comes from God. He sees your whole being—body, mind, and spirit—and knows what you truly need. With Him, you can quiet the fear, reject the chaos, and walk with confidence into choices that build you up rather than tear you down.
So before you follow the next health trend or mimic what worked for someone else, pause. Get quiet. Invite God into this moment and into every choice. Ask Him to lead you back to the basics that He knows your body needs.
Journal Prompts
- How has my current health (or lack of progress) affected my confidence or self-esteem?
- In what ways have I been hiding—from pictures, from social situations, from being seen?
- How can I shift my focus from chasing the “perfect” health plan to inviting God into my daily choices?