Do You Agree?

"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." Matthew 18:19

Realizing that the struggle of addiction goes beyond a simple "eat less and exercise more and you'll be thin," I want you to know that I get it. If you're struggling in this area like I am, it's something you want so badly and can't seem to get there. I know in my head what's right, but I continue to make poor choices. I read a quote once that said something to the effect that we abandon what we want most when we give in to what we want right now. I've been asking God to help me in the area of discipline. I truly need it! I want to live a life of moderation. I want to be able to say no to myself and feel satisfied with the decision. It seems so simple to say and yet SO hard to do. I need prayer! I need my Father! I need the Holy Spirit to guide me in each and every moment.

I believe God's Word is truth. I believe what Jesus says in this verse is true - if we (you reading this and me writing this) agree about anything we ask for, it will be done by God the Father in heaven. So, let's ask together, shall we? Let's agree to ask for both of us right now.


Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for Jesus and His salvation. We thank You for His ministry on earth where we read the words that He spoke in truth. We thank You for His dying on the cross and resurrection - death that brings life to us. God, we know that You can raise the dead to life, so we know that nothing is impossible with you. Together, the two of us (reader and writer) ask to be healthy and thin for Your ultimate glory. Please help us lose weight, look great, and give honor to You in the process. Give us discipline, Lord, and help us lead a life of moderation. We can't do it without You, but YOU can do it for us. We believe that You'll grant our request. We need You today. Thank You, God, for your quick answer. In Jesus' Name we pray, AMEN!