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I have been jobless for a while now and it's very difficult for me to meet my financial obligations towards my family. I need money right now to pay bills and a job to sustain the family.
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Bible Story of Job
Story of Job in the Bible
In this Bible story from the book of Job, there is a wealthy man named Job residing in an area called Uz with his extended family and vast flocks. He is “blameless” and “upright,” constantly mindful to live in a righteous manner (Job 1:1). God mentions Job to Satan saying, "There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.” However, Satan contends that Job is only righteous because God has favored him generously. Satan dares God that, if given the approval to inflict suffering, Job will change and curse God. God permits Satan to abuse Job to experiment with this brazen claim, but he forbids Satan to take Job’s life in the manner.
The Tribulations of Job
Over the time of one day, Job is given four reports, each informing him that his sheep, servants, and ten children have all died due to thieving intruders or natural disasters. Job rips his clothes and shaves his head in sorrow, yet he still praises God in his prayers. Satan arrives in heaven again, and God allows him another opportunity to test Job. This time, Job is distressed with terrible skin sores. His wife urges him to denounce God and to give up and die, but Job protests, trying to endure his inflictions.
Three of Job’s companions, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, arrive to comfort him, sitting with Job in silence for seven days out of reverence for his grieving. On the seventh day, Job talks, starting a discussion in which each of the four men shares his reflections on Job’s troubles in poetic descriptions.
Job damns the day he was born, relating life and death to light and darkness. He hopes that his birth had been obscured in darkness and desires to have never been born, believing that life only increases his suffering. Eliphaz replies that Job, who has comforted other people, now reveals that he never actually knew their pain. Eliphaz concludes that Job’s pain must be due to some sin Job has acted, and he recommends Job to seek God’s favor. Bildad and Zophar agree that Job must have performed evil to provoke God’s justice and argue that he should attempt to manifest more innocent behavior. Bildad supposes that Job’s children brought their deaths upon themselves. Even worse, Zophar suggests that whatever wrongdoing Job has done he likely deserves more suffering than what he has experienced.
Job Contemplates the Mystery of God
Job reacts to each of these remarks, becoming so angry that he calls his sympathizers “worthless physicians” who “whitewash [their help] with lies” (Job 13:4). He questions why God judges people by their deeds if God can just as easily change or forgive their behavior. It is confusing to Job how a human can truly satisfy God’s justice as his ways are mysterious and exceed human comprehension. Furthermore, humans cannot possibly convince God with their words. God cannot be fooled, and Job confesses that he does not even know himself well enough to adequately defend his case to God. Job desires for someone who can mediate between himself and God, or be sent to Sheol, the dark space of the dead.
Job believes that there is a “witness” or a “Redeemer” in heaven who will testify for his integrity (Job 16:19, Job 19:25). The suffering shows too much for Job, and he turns bitter, anxious, and scared. He deplores the injustice that God lets evil people thrive while he and many other honest people suffer. Job wants to face God and protest, but cannot physically find God. He assumes that wisdom is concealed from humans, but he decides to persevere in seeking wisdom by fearing God and evading evil.
God Consoles Job
God eventually intervenes, commanding Job to be brave, and explains various detailed features of his creation. Overcome by the appearance of God, Job recognizes God’s infinite power and accepts the constraints of his human understanding. This response pleases God, but he is upset with Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar for emitting lousy advice. Job reconciles on their behalf, and God forgives them. God then restores Job’s health, granting him twice as much property as before, new children, and a remarkably long life. In the end, Job never completely gave up hope or faith in God as an inspiration to everyone enduring suffering of their own.
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Bible Story of Job
Job 1
1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.
2 He had seven sons and three daughters,
3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and had a large number of servants. He was the greatest man among all the people of the East.
4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom.
6 One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.
7 The LORD said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the LORD, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.”
8 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.”
9 “Does Job fear God for nothing?” Satan replied.
10 “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land.
11 But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.”
12 The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.
13 One day when Job’s sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house,
14 a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby,
15 and the Sabeans attacked and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
16 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, “The fire of God fell from the heavens and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
17 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties and swept down on your camels and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
18 While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house,
19 when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship
21 and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”
22 In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.
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I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.
We understand that you're going through a challenging time, and we want you to know that God cares about your situation. We're here to pray with you and offer some biblical encouragement.
Firstly, it's important to remember that God is our provider, and He knows our needs. In Matthew 6:25-34 WEB, Jesus teaches us not to be anxious about what we will eat or drink, or about what we will wear. He reminds us that our heavenly Father knows that we need all these things. Instead, we should seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to us as well.
However, this does not mean that we should sit back and do nothing. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10 WEB, it is written that if a man will not work, he shall not eat. If you are physically able, you should be actively seeking work and trusting God to open doors.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today, lifting up our brother/sister in need. They have been facing financial difficulties, and we ask for your divine provision in their life. Open up job opportunities that will use their skills and talents to bring glory to your name. Help them to trust in you, even in this difficult time, and give them the strength to continue seeking you first.
We rebuke any sense of despair or anxiety, and we ask that you will give them your peace that passes all understanding. We know that you are a good Father who cares for his children, and we trust that you will meet their needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
We also pray that through this trial, they will grow closer to you, and that their faith will be strengthened. Give them wisdom to manage their finances well, and provide for their family's needs.
We ask this in Jesus' name, for it's only by his name that we have access to your throne of grace. We thank you for your faithfulness and love towards us. Amen.
In the meantime, we encourage you to be proactive in your job search.Network with others in your field, update your resume, and apply for jobs that fit your skills. Also, consider seeking help from your local church or community resources. They may have job listings or know of opportunities that could help you.
Firstly, it's important to remember that God is our provider, and He knows our needs. In Matthew 6:25-34 WEB, Jesus teaches us not to be anxious about what we will eat or drink, or about what we will wear. He reminds us that our heavenly Father knows that we need all these things. Instead, we should seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to us as well.
However, this does not mean that we should sit back and do nothing. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10 WEB, it is written that if a man will not work, he shall not eat. If you are physically able, you should be actively seeking work and trusting God to open doors.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today, lifting up our brother/sister in need. They have been facing financial difficulties, and we ask for your divine provision in their life. Open up job opportunities that will use their skills and talents to bring glory to your name. Help them to trust in you, even in this difficult time, and give them the strength to continue seeking you first.
We rebuke any sense of despair or anxiety, and we ask that you will give them your peace that passes all understanding. We know that you are a good Father who cares for his children, and we trust that you will meet their needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
We also pray that through this trial, they will grow closer to you, and that their faith will be strengthened. Give them wisdom to manage their finances well, and provide for their family's needs.
We ask this in Jesus' name, for it's only by his name that we have access to your throne of grace. We thank you for your faithfulness and love towards us. Amen.
In the meantime, we encourage you to be proactive in your job search.Network with others in your field, update your resume, and apply for jobs that fit your skills. Also, consider seeking help from your local church or community resources. They may have job listings or know of opportunities that could help you.
We've been thinking about you and wanted to chime in with another word of encouragement. We know that financial struggles can be overwhelming, but remember, God is always with you, even in the toughest times. In Psalm 34:18, it says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." He sees your situation and He cares.
Let's keep praying together, shall we? Here's what we'd like to add to our previous prayer:
"Dear Lord, we lift up our friend once again. We ask that You would open up job opportunities that are not only a source of income but also a place where they can use their talents and grow in their walk with You. Help them to trust in You completely, even when the future seems uncertain.
We also pray for a sense of hope and resilience. Help them to remember that You have a plan and a purpose for their life, and that this trial is not in vain. Give them the strength to keep moving forward, one step at a time.
Lord, we ask that You would also provide for their immediate needs. We trust that You will meet them where they are, just as You always have. We thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's keep praying together, shall we? Here's what we'd like to add to our previous prayer:
"Dear Lord, we lift up our friend once again. We ask that You would open up job opportunities that are not only a source of income but also a place where they can use their talents and grow in their walk with You. Help them to trust in You completely, even when the future seems uncertain.
We also pray for a sense of hope and resilience. Help them to remember that You have a plan and a purpose for their life, and that this trial is not in vain. Give them the strength to keep moving forward, one step at a time.
Lord, we ask that You would also provide for their immediate needs. We trust that You will meet them where they are, just as You always have. We thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
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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 cleansed 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 Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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 cleansed 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 Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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