My job was eliminated a few months ago. I've had a couple great opportunities that didn't come through. Had a couple contract gigs that I started, and for pre-existing reasons were cancelled within my first week. I went from two locked-in options and two contract backups to nothing in a 6 week period.
I'm fortunate that I had surgery to fix a major long-standing medical problem early last year, and I am beyond grateful that the surgery was successful and was done under my then-employer's insurance.
At the moment I'm struggling to mentally recover from the four lost options and to get traction on restarting the search. I have been through this before, and God has always put me in a better place. I'm trying to stay positive, but could really use this community's support.
Dear Lord, please open doors for mjs001 to walk through. Provide them employment, and let them see this as your providence that they may glorify you. Thank you that in preparation for this lean season, you provided richly through medical means in the last season. Praise be your name, Father. Bless mjs001 with guidance in your Word and believers to walk with during this season. I ask all this in Jesus' Mighty name, Amen.
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I am very concerned by your well-being, Fren. Both physically, mentally and financially. Be sure I will have some attentions for you during our next Worldwide Prayers. 🙏
May God bless you and give you strength. Cast your cares on Him for He careth for you.
Saint Joseph is the Patron of work and labor, and of the family, so of course the family needs work and income! I suggest to pray for his help and trust in him, to turn away all anxiety, knowing that your endeavors will lead you to something so that you may earn your living in dignity. Just don't know when, do we?
Spouse-anon was unemployed a couple times, for many months. I was not anxious, nor did I fear, b/c I knew he was trying his BEST to find something! and I turned the rest over to St. Joseph.
One thing I learned, is that opportunities which don't come to pass, at least give hope in the mean time! . . . until the next opportunity, which may or may not come to pass, giving hope anew until something suitable DOES come through!
Bless you and your endeavors, fren!
Thank you. I pray to St Joseph every day. I’ve prayed the rosary daily for a long time. I was in a pretty unhappy place in my prior job, so I’m very open to what God has in store for me next.
I like your perspective on the opportunities that didn’t pan out. I hadn’t thought of them as gifts to keep me sane!
May dear St. Joseph, Patron of our Church, Patron of work and labor, Patron of the family, intercede for you! All you want is decent work to provide for your family.
I found the thirty day prayer to St. Joseph efficacious. The prayer for thirty days. I have done it several times, but not lately. Thank you for reminding me!
Once when spouse-anon was unemployed for some no few months, I thought to hold a Saint Joseph's Table on his feast day. Complete with traditional recipes such as St. Joseph's beard, I can't remember all those great recipes and dishes. I thought: St. Joseph I will hold this St. Joseph table if you find work. NO I decided, I will hold the St. Joseph table regardless! I invited teachers and parents and neighbors and friends.
Turns out, we got a contract for $700 out of the blue from one of the friends invited! Later when my brother was unemployed, I passed the $700 on to him and explained why.
I learned to trust St. Joseph.
Praying now, fren. All will be well. Jesus promised He would never forsake you or leave you. (Hebrews 13:5)
Dear God please show this person you are in control and things will work out.
In your sons name Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Sometimes when it seems hard to keep the faith, those are just the times you've gotta really dwell in the Word brotha. Nothing will nourish your soul more quickly, or bring you back into health. Get your nose in your Bible. Read the book of James. Then read one of the Gospels.
Praying for you friend 🙏🏻❤️
What industry are you in? Let us know what you're skilled in, and maybe we can help...
I pray you'll find daily solace in God and in His plan for you.
Dear Lord We are praying for provision, and a wonderful opportunity with a job and salary that will show OP that you are a great and mighty God - Jehovah Jireh - his provider!
Inventing in yourself is the best investment you'll ever make! You'll be fine, just be open to what comes your way. It may be a new path for you.
Said a quick prayer that something will come your way!
You'll be in my prayers.
While you’re looking, also look at jobs that are easy to get and easy to leave. It is a lot easier to work a budget with something than nothing. If you have a home owners association, pay that. You do not want that nightmare. Trust me.
Am sending prayers your way.
Heavenly Father, We pray in unity for the help that our friend needs in getting a new job. Please help him financially as he searches for the position that will make him feel welcome and happy. You alone Lord knows his needs as we ask for a clear mind as well as financial means of support. We thank you and bless you in all things given. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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In Utah, one of the things our department of workforce services provides is job rehab. Learned about it from some medical staff that were injured & couldn't continue to work. Workforce services paid for their full recover after assessing if they would be able to continue working in their current profession after rehab, or if there was another job that they would be able to preform after rehab instead so they could get the proper care to be able to work at the new career if needed.
I am amazed that Utah has some great programs like this among the other BS programs we find everywhere including here. This one is meant specifically to help individuals who want to work, get back to work, instead of wasting tax dollars studying duck erections for example.
If you happen to be in Utah you will be able to take advantage of it if needed. If not, maybe your own state has something similar.
Still wish this was via a charitable donation, though it is a far better use of tax dollars than the vast majority of programs out there.
Prayers up.
God bless you. Praying.