My Body is Not a Problem

Day 5 – Frame It Friday

Scripture:
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." —Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

We live in a culture obsessed with fixing the body.
Slim it down. Tone it up. Hide that. Change this.

And over time, we begin to see our bodies not as gifts to steward—but as problems to solve. We shrink from mirrors. We disconnect from our health. We apologize for the way we look. But what if God never asked you to fix your body? What if He asked you to frame it differently?

David didn’t praise his muscles. He praised his design. He saw the work of God in his formation. You were not made to fit into the world’s mold—you were made to carry heaven’s mission.

Your body is not a curse to escape. It’s a calling to honor. It’s not random. It’s not extra. It’s the platform God has chosen to carry your words, your prayers, your ideas, your love, and your dreams.

You don’t have to love every part of your body to begin using it for God’s purpose. But you do have to stop fighting it long enough to thank God for it.

Reframing how you see your body doesn’t mean ignoring what needs healing. It means honoring what has already been holy from the start.

Today, reject the shame. Cancel the inner critic. And declare this truth:
My body is not a problem—it’s a platform.

Prayer

Father God,
Help me see my body the way You see it—not as a flaw to fix, but as a vessel to honor.
Teach me to care for it with grace, to move it with purpose, and to fuel it with love.
Let my body reflect Your design and carry out Your purpose.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Nutrition Focus: Celebrate and Nourish

• Favorite Healthy Meal: Choose something that feels joyful and honoring—not restrictive

• Affirmation with Each Bite: “This body was made with care. I fuel it with love.”

• Add Color to Your Plate: Include at least three naturally colorful foods today

Eating is not just fueling. It is a form of gratitude when done with intention.

Movement Options

Mobility-Friendly Option: Joyful Movement Practice (5 to 7 Minutes)

• Seated Arm Dances or Rhythmic Moves to Music: 2 minutes

• Shoulder and Neck Rolls with Smiles: 2 minutes

• Seated Twists and Arm Reaches: 2 minutes

• Speak a blessing over each body part you move

Your movement is not performance. It’s praise.

Active Option: Dance or Praise Walk (15 to 20 Minutes)

• Dance to a worship or upbeat track: 5 to 10 minutes

• Go for a gratitude walk: Thank God for what your body allows you to do

• End with stretching and reflection

Movement doesn’t have to be formal to be holy.