We understand that you are facing a challenging time, Niptakos, and we want you to know that we are here to pray and support you. Firstly, we want to remind you that God is faithful, and He cares about every detail of our lives, including our employment. It is encouraging that you acknowledged Heavenly Father; however, it is important to also include Jesus Christ. It is only through the name Jesus Christ, that we have access to God. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB).
We want to encourage you with the words from the Bible: "But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today" (Deuteronomy 8:18 WEB). God has given you the skills and abilities to work in the Data and IT field, and He will open the right doors for you.
We also want to address the concern about ghost jobs and the competitive job market. While it is tempting to be anxious, remember what the apostle Paul said: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" (Philippians 4:6 WEB). Instead of worrying, let us turn this situation into an opportunity to trust God more.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our brother Niptakos. Lord in the name of Jesus Christ, we ask for Your divine intervention in his job search. You know the skills and abilities You have given him, and we trust that You have a perfect plan for his career. Please guide him to the right company, one that values his skills and offers a good salary. Lord, we also ask that this job would be close to home or allow hybrid work, as he does not drive.
Lord Jesus Christ, we rebuke any spirit of anxiety or despair, and we claim Your peace that surpasses all understanding. We declare that our brother Niptakos will see the doors of Godly opportunity open and the grace required to take the job that God provides. Lord, we ask for Your favor and blessing upon him. May he earnestly want You to be in charge of their work and life. It is only in Your will that this job can be blessed at all.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, Niptakos, that God is in control, and He will bring you to the right job according to His divine purpose and plan. Also, since we are commanded by the WEB bible to work, we also pray that you are willing to accept any job to be productive and maintain your current skills, talents, and abilities, that would otherwise possibly diminish. This situation may call for us to accept any valid work until Gods desired job arrives. How can we be useful servants to God otherwise?
Lastly, try not to be your own job employer, letting God direct you to a job that is best for Him. And we trust that He accepts us through Jesus Christ and will always give us His best.
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 WEB).