Special Event - Eating Disorders Day Of Prayer - Feb. 26, 2025

The 2025 Eating Disorders Day of Prayer will be held this Wednesday, February 26th. This event is open to anyone interested in seeking the Lord’s healing and receiving encouragement for recovery from food & body image issues; it’s for those with an eating disorder, their loved ones & friends, and health care providers- anyone interested in praying together.

Prayer and community are a powerful combination! 

At the prayer event, we have brief introductions, followed by prayer; some pray out loud, and some pray silently. It’s wonderful to bask in the prayers of others!

The prayer time is guided by the A.C.T.S. format (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication). This structure can be an effective way to organize our thoughts and requests. Let’s take a closer look at each one.

- Adoration/Attributes: Praising God helps remind us of who He is. Each time I praise Him for His attributes, my frustrations and worries are eclipsed by His greatness. God is greater than our circumstances. Praise Him as attributes come to mind or pray scripture back to Him. Isaiah 9:6 comes to my mind- “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Reminding myself of these attributes again and again has settled these truths deep in my heart. 

- Confession: During the Eating Disorders Day of Prayer, we silently confess sins to our Lord who loves and forgives. Confessing our sins lets us approach a Holy God with a clean heart. 1 John 1:9 tells us that, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confessing can help give us peace and comfort.

- Thanksgiving: Going through an eating disorder is hard, yet it’s often in the darkness that the Light shines the brightest. Ask yourself, “How have I seen God working? What can I thank Him for?” Going through trials, it may be more difficult to offer thanksgiving, but God will show us how to focus on His blessings instead of our struggles. Ask Him to help you see the blessings.

- Supplication: We have the great privilege to present our requests to God. What do we ask for? Of course, we ask for healing, but here are a few other things we can pray for:

- That this trial will draw us closer to the Lord and strengthen our faith.

- That those struggling will desire recovery and seek effective treatment.

- Compassion and wisdom for those providing treatment; lifting physicians, dietitians, therapists, support groups, friends, etc. up to Him in prayer.

- That God would provide the necessary treatment and the finances to access that treatment. 

- Strength to persevere; for encouragement and progress in recovery.

- Complete healing from eating disorders/food & body image issues, as well as protection from relapse.

Blessings and Insights

God has anointed the Eating Disorders Day of Prayer!  Here are some of the many blessings-

•  It is a great encouragement to come together and pray in one accord!  “For where two or more are gathered in My name, there am I among them.” -Matthew 18:20 
•  Scripture is intertwined with our prayers. It’s comforting to know what God’s Word says and that we can pray it back to Him.
•  Since many attend the event (family, friends, health care workers, agency directors, etc.), it has let those struggling with an eating disorder see that others are also praying for them.  
•  It’s a safe forum to share prayers, and to simply bask in the prayers of others; attend and be encouraged!
•  A participant remarked, “It’s made me realize that I need to be praying more for my clients.”

If the Lord is calling you to serve Him in some way, trust Him to do it. You just need to be obedient, be faithful in prayer, and follow His lead.

He does not call the equipped, He equips those He calls.

If He has called you to serve Him, He will do it through you as an obedient vessel. He uses our weaknesses, our gifts, our fears, and even our failures to serve Him in His perfect plan. 

Pray through each step of the way and ask others to pray for you too. I truly believe that the prayers of my prayer team and others have been foundational to this ministry!

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Hope to See You at the Eating Disorders Day of Prayer!

Even though there is no fee, participants need a “ticket”. To register, you can select from three 1-hour time slot options: 7am, 12pm, or 7pm, all Eastern time zone. You can register for more than one time slot if you’d like. When you register, you receive the Zoom link for the prayer event.

Register here: 2025 Eating Disorders Day Of Prayer, Wednesday, February 26

You can also email: [email protected] or visit the website: www.eatingdisorderprayer.com

FINDINGbalance also has community prayer groups, click for more info.

- Beth Ask

Prayer Group Leader. Wife & Mom. Women's Ministry Volunteer. Founder of the Annual Eating Disorders Day of Prayer. Loves adventurous road trips, great coffee with her husband, and family laughter! Overcomer.

FINDINGbalance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing non-clinical support and encouragement to those battling food issues. The contents of this blog article, including any attachments, are for educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder, please seek care from a licensed professional. If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call, text, or chat 988 to speak with someone at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24/7.