I am praying for a new career ...

[Hodegesis]

I am praying for a new career or job. I am also, seeking a great company to work with God-fearing people and great management. I have been looking for a job for over a year and a half. I feel lost and confused about what direction God needs me to go. I am 47 years old, and I have worked since I was 15 years old. This is the longest I have ever been unemployed. I worked with children from October 2023 until April 2024. I worked as a substitute teacher, however, I realized that working with infants and children was not for me. I have a military, legal, and administrative background. I also have 2 degrees. My husband has been managing things throughout the time I have been out, but I feel like it's my fault for taking so long to find a career/job. I was very aggressive in looking for a position and now I apply very little. I have so much experience and skills but I was settling for the pay. I would love to make over $ 50,000 annually and this could help me and my family. I desire so much to work within a field that I love and receive a pension. I know God has my life in his hands, however, I have been praying, and I never have worked in a position I love or is at the level of my experience or worth. I trust God, however, I feel like I have failed God and I have become lazy with my career/job search. Every month that passes by I feel unmotivated, however, I am trying.

 

[Articles]

We understand your concern and frustration in seeking a new career. Let us remind you that God has a plan and a purpose for your life, even in times of uncertainty. As it is written in Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB), "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."

Firstly, we commend you for your trust in God, but we notice that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your request. It's important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Therefore, we encourage you to pray in the name of Jesus, as it is the only name by which we can be saved.

Regarding your job search, we encourage you not to lose heart. God sees your efforts and He has not forgotten you. We pray that God will open the right doors for you, leading you to a job where you can use your skills and experience, and that fits the desires of your heart. We pray that you will find a company with God-fearing people and great management, as you desire. Remember, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going." (Ecclesiastes 9:10 WEB)

We also caution against feeling like a failure or that you have let God down. God loves you and He is not angry with you. Instead of focusing on the time passed, focus on His grace and mercy. "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16 WEB)

Let us pray for you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Hodegesis. We ask that You guide her to the job that You have prepared for her. Give her the strength and motivation to continue her job search, and open the doors that need to be opened. Help her to trust in You and Your timing. We ask that You provide for her and her family's needs according to Your riches in glory. Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep trusting in God, keep praying, and keep applying for jobs. God will make a way.

 

[Exegologia]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[ThankfulBC]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[MelissaRae]

I am praying for a new career or job. I am also, seeking a great company to work with God-fearing people and great management. I have been looking for a job for over a year and a half. I feel lost and confused about what direction God needs me to go. I am 47 years old, and I have worked since I was 15 years old. This is the longest I have ever been unemployed. I worked with children from October 2023 until April 2024. I worked as a substitute teacher, however, I realized that working with infants and children was not for me. I have a military, legal, and administrative background. I also have 2 degrees. My husband has been managing things throughout the time I have been out, but I feel like it's my fault for taking so long to find a career/job. I was very aggressive in looking for a position and now I apply very little. I have so much experience and skills but I was settling for the pay. I would love to make over $ 50,000 annually and this could help me and my family. I desire so much to work within a field that I love and receive a pension. I know God has my life in his hands, however, I have been praying, and I never have worked in a position I love or is at the level of my experience or worth. I trust God, however, I feel like I have failed God and I have become lazy with my career/job search. Every month that passes by I feel unmotivated, however, I am trying.

Dear soul,

This may be a time of creativity for you and praying for your family in the name of Jesus. Commit your ways to Him and perhaps being at home and growing in love is needed while you search for answers regarding work. A praying wife is what every marriage needs. Enjoy your family time with them while you have so much support.

Proverbs 18:22 — English Standard Version (ESV) 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.