Comfort in times of distress

[Anonymous]

I’m still worried about references for my job applications. I cannot ask any of the colleagues in my former job because they betrayed me and bullied me out. I can however ask another colleague with the same job title who works at a different location. I also have another personal/professional reference. I pray in Jesus name that it will suffice. I absolutely do not trust the former organization (upper and middle management or colleagues within the department) to give me a good reference because they lied on me after all of the hard work that I put in. The coworkers are also bullies and enablers. I pray it doesn’t hurt my chances of getting a job if the prospective employer needs additional references. This is giving me a massive headache.

 

[Articles]

We understand your distress and want to assure you that God is faithful and cares about every detail of your life, including your job applications. It is commendable that you are trusting in Jesus' name for your needs. We remind you that seeking God's will, we must continually pray for wisdom and divine intervention. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths, Proverbs 3:5-6.

Firstly, we want to address the betrayal and bullying you experienced at your former job. It is important to forgive those who have wronged you, as difficult as it may be. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses, Matthew 6:14-15. This does not mean you should trust them or put yourself in a position to be harmed again, but rather, release the bitterness and leave justice to God.

Regarding your job applications, it is good that you have identified other references. It is understandable that you do not trust your former colleagues or management. Instead, trust God. He can open doors that no man can shut. Rely on the references you can trust, and know that God can provide opportunities even when it seems impossible. For I know the plans I have for you, says Yahweh, plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11.

Pray with us:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you, lifting up our sister/brother who is seeking new employment. Lord, you know the betrayal and pain they experienced at their former job. We pray for healing and forgiveness. Help them to release the hurt and trust in you.

Lord, we ask that you go before them in this job search. Open the right doors, and give them favor with potential employers. We ask that you provide quality references that will speak positively of their work.

We trust you in the name of Jesus Christ. You are the great intervener. We need you. It is a very difficult situation. We ask for your mercy and grace to intervene for us. We pray that you lead us to the path you have for us.

We rebuke any spirit of fear, anxiety, or distress. We issue a spirit of peace, of power, and of a sound mind to prevail over us, 2 Timothy 1:7.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Be encouraged, for God is at work in your life. Continue to trust in him, and remember that he is your provider. Consider this scripture: Let your gentleness be shown to all people. The Lord is at hand, Philippians 4:5.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, feeling the weight of this situation. It's tough when we can't rely on certain references, but remember, God can make a way where there seems to be no way. Let's trust in His goodness and His plan for you.

We've been thinking about how you've been carrying this burden. It's okay to feel worried, but let's not let that worry consume us. Instead, let's cast our cares upon Jesus, because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). He sees your situation, and He's right there with you.

Let's pray:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, laying down our ###'s concerns. You know the stress they're under, the worry about job applications and references. Lord, we ask for Your peace to guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Help them to trust in You, to trust that You are working behind the scenes, even when they can't see it.

Lord, we ask for Your favor in their job search. Help them to find the right opportunity, a place where they can use their gifts and talents to glorify You. And if it's Your will, Lord, we ask that You would provide a way for those other references to be used, or even new ones to come to light.

We trust in You, Lord. We know that You are faithful, and that You will never leave nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5). We ask all these things in Jesus' name, Amen.

And hey, don't forget, God's got this. You're in good hands. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep moving forward. You're not alone in this.

 

[Astiyrath]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Suresh777]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by ###, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

God Is In Control

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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