I don’t talk about my faith much. My religious beliefs aren’t something I pointedly discuss regularly… But I have something soul-stirring to say to my Sisters in Zion.
Your body is THE plan. Not some necessary evil that’s holding your spirit back from shining. It is an integral part of your eternal salvation. It is why we fought a war in heaven — the same war we’re still fighting during our mortal probation, and it is what sets us apart from the adversary.
Every body is a gift from God. Whether you’re thin or fat, healthy or sick, black or white, male or female, young or old, etc. Your body, as perfectly imperfect as it is, is YOURS. Forever. Now is the time to learn how to love it, because otherwise you’ll be resurrected with something that you hate. Your body is what got you here. It is why you’re here. It helps you experience life. Living would not be possible without it. Your body is your partner in this life and the next.
Maybe you don’t like the way it looks. Maybe you’re uncomfortable in your skin. Maybe this is Satan’s favorite and most powerful tactic to distract you from appreciating it and using it, in all its variations. Because when you’re busy focusing on your shape you can’t shape the world.
Body shame, of any kind, is not of God. Neither is healthism, ableism, fat phobia, or weight stigma. There is no good body, bad body. All bodies come from the same Source. Distrust in it, or your inability to accept and appreciate it, is distrusting the One who created it.
Your soul purpose is not to lose weight, or be healthy. Your NOW body is a gift; it always has been and always will be. What would be possible if you started seeing your body as a friend, not an enemy? Because the enemy of our spirits would have you believe otherwise.
Please, remember Whose you are. Remember why you’re here, where you’re going, and give thanks to the vessel that allows you to express these eternal truths.
And please know that this remembering is hard work. If you find yourself struggling with body acceptance, it doesn’t mean you’re a faithless daughter of Heavenly Parents. What it does mean is that you have an opportunity to reconnect to your divine worth, a chance to reestablish a relationship with your faith in God. You’re not alone. Lean in to the trust you have in Them while recognizing the trust They have in You.
