Biblical Answer

Can I ever trust my body again?

The Unreliability of the Body

The Bible teaches us that our bodies are temporal and subject to decay. Our bodies are not the ultimate source of our identity or trust. As the Psalmist writes, "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Psalm 73:26). Our bodies may fail us, but God remains faithful and reliable. When we experience physical failures or imperfections, we must not place our trust in our bodies but in God. We must learn to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when our bodies do not cooperate.

Trust in God, Not the Body

The Bible encourages us to trust in God, not our bodies. In Matthew 9:29, Jesus says, "According to your faith let it be to you." This means that our trust should be in God, not in our bodies. When we trust in God, we can face our physical limitations and imperfections with confidence. We can say with the Apostle Paul, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). Our trust in God gives us the strength to persevere, even when our bodies fail us.

The Importance of Spiritual Discipline

To trust God and not our bodies, we must cultivate spiritual discipline. We must learn to obey God's commands and follow His will, even when it's difficult. We must also learn to forgive ourselves and others, and to ask for forgiveness when we fail. As the author of the provided text writes, "After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again." By following these principles, we can develop a deeper trust in God and learn to rely on Him, rather than our bodies. Ultimately, our trust should be in God, not in our bodies, and this trust can give us the strength to overcome even the greatest challenges.