This time of year is a “come to Jesus” season for many of us as we assess our need for better health, which usually includes weight loss for the more sedentary among us. We weigh hopes of illusive silhouettes against inscribed habits and gain data about the disparities. Which is not enough.
I recently met with a pastoral friend to commiserate about such concerns. Forced to early retirement because of chronic back pain, he has found a way to include consistent exercise in his daily regimen. I asked him to pray for me in this. He responded by saying, “Only you can be the answer to this prayer.” I wanted more empathy in the struggle to lose weight, but his perceptive interpretation calls me to new resolve.
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