I have a tendency to get too busy, with too many distractions or put my faith in my job, money, or human relationships (especially that of my spouse). I had been discouraged in life, as a result, feeling unfulfilled. The real issue is that I wasn't connecting to "The Source" of true power & joy!!! I was trying with my human effort & demanding effort from those around me!! I know now that human effort runs out. God's power does not!
I heard a devotion during one of the many job networking meetings that I attended, where a man shared that God was telling him "Stop worshiping validation". I feel that God has been telling me this same message!! God showed me that He has my life in His hands. I don't have to have it all figured out, He does!! When He wanted me to have a job, He gave it to me! He allowed me time to learn! He was blessing me during this time of unemployment (1 1/2 years). Thank-You God!!
Another great blessing is that I have met some wonderful new friends through this process. I want to thank all of the tremendous Job Networking groups for their ministry being available to enlighten & encourage. I truly believe that God ties people together for His purposes and to grow us! Faith is what God is growing within us!
James 1: 2-4 says:
2Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.
3Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.
4But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing.
A PRAYER FOR A JOB
By Synthia Esther
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 6:26-30; Matthew 10:29-30; Psalm 36: 5-9; Psalm 37:5-6; 16
God,
I know you have the whole world in your hands, which includes me. I read your word telling me to look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet you Father, feed them. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your will Lord. You declare your children worth more than many sparrows.
The lilies of the field grow, though they do not labor or spin. Yet not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. You grow the grass of the field. You are the creator of all that I am and all that I ever will be. You alone Lord, are my provider and strength.
I come to you with humble heart, knowing you are doing a work within me. A work filled with your grace, love, and mercy. You know the number of hairs on my head. I depend on you for all my needs. I pray to you Lord to send me the job you have instore for me. May I grow in faith, and learn to trust in you...waiting upon your Holy Providence.
For your righteousness shines like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. I know and agree with your word, "Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked..." You preserve both man and beast. How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. With you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. I commit my needs to you Lord, trusting in your wisdom, knowledge, and love. For you alone are worthy.
I Pray These Things In Your Holy Precious Name,
Jesus Christ My Lord.
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