Prayer For Body Acceptance

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Mike Matthews
March 17, 2016
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Prayer For Body Acceptance

The author of this prayer lives with celebral palsy

“Father, there are days when it’s hard to accept my body; I hate looking at my outward appearance. I hate being me. Thank you so much for your word. I am your child and you are not ashamed of my body. You call me holy and clean. A temple of the Holy Spirit. May I grasp this truth as I face a world that wants me to find my identity in worthless things. May I use my body to bring you glory. Amen.”

Mike Matthews

Mike Matthews

Mike was born with cerebral palsy in 1981. He has worked in ministry with young people, homeless and people battling addictions. He has also been involved with the disability rights movement since he was 17 and advocated in Washington DC on issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities. Mike is currently the assistant director of a disability organisation that teaches people with disabilities how to be independent. Mike lives in Washington Pennsylvania with his wife Robin and their son, Reese.