Need prayer about a job; feeling despair and hopelessness

[peyret]

I have been unemployed for most of the past 8 months. In August I heard about a job that fits my background and training perfectly. I interviewed for it 5 weeks ago and still have heard nothing. Last week, I contacted a lady in HR who said they had been held up by vacations but expected to make a decision this week. I heard today that they had tentatively selected someone else - but it was not final ... at least not until tomorrow or Friday.

I know there are a lot of unemployed people out there right now and some of them need a job worse than I do. I know myself and the things I have done, so I also know that most of those people have led more dedicated and faithful lives that I have. But, the last 8 months have been a real trial - a "Job" like experience, and I have been praying every single night, attending church regularly, and repenting of sin as best I know how. I have not cursed God, though at times I have felt angry enough. I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome and a 13 year old daughter. If I don't get this job I will not be able to support them.

I have been turned down for every other job I have applied for over these months. (more than 100) In fact, just today I received notices from two other employers that they had selected someone else. Another employer did not notify me, but I noticed that they had take the vacancy off their website. As of this moment, I have no other job prospects at all. In 4 weeks I will face financial ruin and poverty. (Not homelessness, but I will not be able to pay back loans, pay for gas in my car, insurance, child support or medicine. I am not eligible for unemployment, medicaid, food stamps or any other government programs.)

Please pray for me to get this job; that God will change the hearts and minds of the people in charge to offer this position to me - I really need and want this job and I have been diligent letting the people know I am interested and qualified. If it is my mind and heart that needs to be changed then pray for that as well.

Lastly, if this isn't the right job for me then please pray that God will open a window somewhere. I can survive another month and then I am broke. It will ruin my family.

[Reynolds357]

I have been unemployed for most of the past 8 months. In August I heard about a job that fits my background and training perfectly. I interviewed for it 5 weeks ago and still have heard nothing. Last week, I contacted a lady in HR who said they had been held up by vacations but expected to make a decision this week. I heard today that they had tentatively selected someone else - but it was not final ... at least not until tomorrow or Friday.

I know there are a lot of unemployed people out there right now and some of them need a job worse than I do. I know myself and the things I have done, so I also know that most of those people have led more dedicated and faithful lives that I have. But, the last 8 months have been a real trial - a "Job" like experience, and I have been praying every single night, attending church regularly, and repenting of sin as best I know how. I have not cursed God, though at times I have felt angry enough. I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome and a 13 year old daughter. If I don't get this job I will not be able to support them.

I have been turned down for every other job I have applied for over these months. (more than 100) In fact, just today I received notices from two other employers that they had selected someone else. Another employer did not notify me, but I noticed that they had take the vacancy off their website. As of this moment, I have no other job prospects at all. In 4 weeks I will face financial ruin and poverty. (Not homelessness, but I will not be able to pay back loans, pay for gas in my car, insurance, child support or medicine. I am not eligible for unemployment, medicaid, food stamps or any other government programs.)

Please pray for me to get this job; that God will change the hearts and minds of the people in charge to offer this position to me - I really need and want this job and I have been diligent letting the people know I am interested and qualified. If it is my mind and heart that needs to be changed then pray for that as well.

Lastly, if this isn't the right job for me then please pray that God will open a window somewhere. I can survive another month and then I am broke. It will ruin my family.

Will be in prayer.

[TomH]

Hey peyret.

A long time ago, I was in the exact same position.

I prayed to God that I didn't know what else to do.

These verses were shown to me by my wife, and we had an extensive talk and prayer on exactly how much should we be concerned about the situation we were in. What do you do next when you've done everything you can think of?

May these verses help you. While you're waiting, hug your family, take a walk together, enjoy what you have knowing that God has your answers. He just hasn't given them to you yet. It's definitely a test of faith, but read the verses and realize that you don't need to worry any longer.

You're in my prayers.

Matthew 6:25-27 (New International Version)

Do Not Worry

25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

[IMINXTC]

Yes, praying for this hopeful job prospect, asking that doors will open. Praying that a suitable employment opportunity will arise soon and that your family's financial needs will be more than sufficiently met.

[Warrior4God]

I know somewhat how you're feeling. I was laid off of my job for a couple of months and it was miserable. I wondered if I would ever get work. I finally did, but it sure freaked me out for awhile. You've been out of a job longer but I do know the feelings you're experiencing. I know it's scary, but hang in there. I will pray for you.

[peyret]

Thanks for all your responses. It is nice to know people are praying.

The fear, despair and hopelessness are the hardest to deal with - and it doesn't just affect me. It affects young children who will bear the brunt of this soon. I am divorced so they don't live with me, but my ex-wife depends on my child support and I frequently do more than just send a check. Right now I cannot afford the gas to even visit them.

I know there are people worse off than I am. I read the news and listen to the TV. But, I have felt for some time now that the Heavens - that God has been silent as to my predicament. I do understand that this time has drawn me back close to God, but I see no point in forcing me to suffer any longer or to put my children in jeopardy.

Is there something I have done some transgression of which I am not aware - is there something else I am supposed to do? If there is I cannot think what it might be; this is completely in God's hands now.

My heart is aching.

[Frances]

Praying that the Lord will take care of the f8nances for you and your family, and provide you with the right job for you as soon as possible . . .

[Vhayes]

Is there something I have done some transgression of which I am not aware - is there something else I am supposed to do? If there is I cannot think what it might be; this is completely in God's hands now.

My heart is aching.

NO!!! There is nothing you have done - God does NOT punish His children. He takes them by the hand and leads them. Hold on tight. He will never leave you or forsake you. You are His beloved child. All He asks for is trust.

Our timing is not His timing. Our timing depends on so many things in our "world" - His timing is always, always perfect.

Know this and when you feel so down you're unable to climb out, remember this and hang on:
Romans 8
28 - And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

[JesusMySavior]

God will fix this situation. He knows your needs. Praying for the Heavens to open up and give you what you need. Bless

PS, please PM me. I'd like to talk to you one-on-one

[catlover]

My husband and I have been thru this so many times. There have been jobs where we thought would be the perfect job for us but we didn't get them. Have you gone to any employment agencies. I really don't think they are all that great and responsive, but it's something to try. What kind of work are you looking for? And to echo was has been already said, God is not punishing you for something. And remember this "there is no recession in Heaven."

[Crosstalk]

Praying that the Lord gives you rest and faith to wait upon Him and that He'll soon provide for you a job.

[peyret]

My husband and I have been thru this so many times. There have been jobs where we thought would be the perfect job for us but we didn't get them. Have you gone to any employment agencies. I really don't think they are all that great and responsive, but it's something to try. What kind of work are you looking for? And to echo was has been already said, God is not punishing you for something. And remember this "there is no recession in Heaven."

I think God does discipline us:

My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
because the Lord disciplines those whom he loves,
and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son. Heb 12:5,6

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treat you as sons.
For what son is not disciplined by his father?
If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline)
then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Heb 12:7,8

but God disciplines us for our good,
that we may share in his holiness.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time,
but painful.
Later on, however, it produces a harvest of
righteousness and peace for those who have
been trained by it. Heb 12:10,11

I think what is meant by you and others who say, "God does not punish us" is that he will not harm us. However, he may allow bad things to happen to us to increase our strength or to draw us to him. Think about Job. In the opening chapter God allows satan to do terrible things to Job because God knows that Job will remain faithful. I think what we learn from this is that terrible things happen to good and faithful people. But terrible things happen to bad people too. I have begun to doubt that this is discipline to strengthen me. I have begun to doubt that I am one of those who God allows to suffer out of love.

I have just reached what I think is my limit beyond which I do not have the endurance to go. Perhaps I have not and that is why this has continued for as long as it has - to push my endurance and strengthen me further - I just don't know. All I know is that in the past few weeks I have begun to doubt my courage and fortitude to withstand much more. I see no justice strengthening me but potentially harming my innocent children - regardless of what I may have done to deserve discipline and correction.

[peacewithin]

Father, You know what this person needs. I pray that you lead them to the right job, whether it's this job or another one. Lord You know and I pray that You will show them the perfect job.
In Jesus Holy name I pray,
Amen

[peyret]

Father, You know what this person needs. I pray that you lead them to the right job, whether it's this job or another one. Lord You know and I pray that You will show them the perfect job.
In Jesus Holy name I pray,
Amen

Thank you. I am feeling better today - not as hopeless, though the situation has not changed.

[camperguy01]

Glad you're feeling better my friend. Praying for your job situation and that God opens doors for you that glorify him.