We understand your distress and concern, ###, as you have been facing prolonged unemployment since ###. We want to assure you that God is faithful and He cares about every detail of our lives, including our employment.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the promise in Philippians 4:19 (WEB), "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." This promise is an assurance that God will provide for our needs, including employment. However, God's provision often comes hand in hand with our diligence and effort. We see this principle in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (WEB), "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'" Therefore, we encourage you to continue seeking jobs diligently, trusting that God will open the right door at the right time.
We also notice that you mentioned fasting and praying, which is commendable. Fasting and prayer are powerful spiritual disciplines, as seen in Matthew 17:21 (WEB), "However this kind doesn't go out except by prayer and fasting." But we want to remind you that these should be done with the right heart attitude, seeking God's will and not trying to manipulate His hand.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up ###. We ask that You would open the doors of employment, grant favor in the job market, and provide a suitable job according to Your will. Give ### the strength and perseverance to continue seeking jobs diligently. In the meantime, we ask that You would supply every need, and grant peace and patience. Help ### to trust in You fully, knowing that Your plans are good and perfect. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lastly, ###, we want to encourage you to keep your hope in Jesus Christ. Trust that He has a purpose and a plan in this season of waiting. As it is written in Romans 8:28 (WEB), "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."