Prayers for employment not being answered

[Anonymous]

Step 1) Read your Bible
Step 2) Read it again

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Anonymous wrote:OP - In this moment God is at work. The way is open for you to use your God-given talents and abilities to expand and enrich your life and the lives of those around you. I know and affirm that Divine Order is at work. You will find the job that is perfect for you. Wishing you peace during this transition.

Is this God speaking? How would you know unless you are God, himself, or receiving a direct sign from God?


OP - are you getting any solace from the post above?

OP here. Yes, I was comforted by that reply. As well as others.

Incredible -- begin comforted by a stranger on the internet who tells you that the God who has not been answering your prayers is going to answer them soon. I agree with the poster above who directed you to the jobs forum.

You sound very angry. I'm truly sorry about that. I am not just a "stranger on the internet" anymore. The OP reached out in distress and I responded. I've never met her but I am connected with her just as we are all connected. You don't know that God has not been answering prayers. God isn't a magic genie who lives in a bottle and grants wishes. He is the Source of all that is. The Creative Consciousness that binds us all together. I believe He (She, It, ...whatever label you choose) sees a much bigger picture. I believe that it is His desire for the OP to have happiness, peace, and prosperity. I also believe that our thoughts create our reality. Affirmative prayer creates a shift in consciousness and that can bring about major change.

So Yes. I do believe that the OP is being guided to the right place of employment where she is needed and appreciated and where she has something important to give and to receive.

Does God desire this for all his children? If so, why are so many people suffering and why does he choose to help some people and not others?

I hope everyone who is looking for work finds a job - that goes for people of all religions and no religion. I also hope that people who need a job the most (e.g. with children to support, or about to lose their home) find a job first, before people with lots of money in the bank and family supports.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - In this moment God is at work. The way is open for you to use your God-given talents and abilities to expand and enrich your life and the lives of those around you. I know and affirm that Divine Order is at work. You will find the job that is perfect for you. Wishing you peace during this transition.

Is this God speaking? How would you know unless you are God, himself, or receiving a direct sign from God?


OP - are you getting any solace from the post above?

OP here. Yes, I was comforted by that reply. As well as others.

Incredible -- begin comforted by a stranger on the internet who tells you that the God who has not been answering your prayers is going to answer them soon. I agree with the poster above who directed you to the jobs forum.

You sound very angry. I'm truly sorry about that. I am not just a "stranger on the internet" anymore. The OP reached out in distress and I responded. I've never met her but I am connected with her just as we are all connected. You don't know that God has not been answering prayers. God isn't a magic genie who lives in a bottle and grants wishes. He is the Source of all that is. The Creative Consciousness that binds us all together. I believe He (She, It, ...whatever label you choose) sees a much bigger picture. I believe that it is His desire for the OP to have happiness, peace, and prosperity. I also believe that our thoughts create our reality. Affirmative prayer creates a shift in consciousness and that can bring about major change.

So Yes. I do believe that the OP is being guided to the right place of employment where she is needed and appreciated and where she has something important to give and to receive.

Does God desire this for all his children? If so, why are so many people suffering and why does he choose to help some people and not others?

I hope everyone who is looking for work finds a job - that goes for people of all religions and no religion. I also hope that people who need a job the most (e.g. with children to support, or about to lose their home) find a job first, before people with lots of money in the bank and family supports.

Dear friend, of course God desires happiness, prosperity, and peace for all of his children. However, we are not puppets on a string that God controls. If we were, we could never ever grow. We were created in love with free will. We are on this planet for a very short time. We are here to learn to love. That is our highest calling. Because we are not perfect and because we have free will, we screw up. A lot. And unfortunately because we are imperfect our bad decisions cause pain and suffering to the people that we share this planet with. Imagine a world where every person was more enlightened, more loving, more compassionate. We wouldn't have hungry children, war, crime,..... We aren't there yet. I think we will be one day. But we just aren't there yet.

However, history is full of way-showers. People who were more enlightened. People who were closer to their Source/God. People who understand that the answer to all of life's challenges truly is that we learn to love one another. We are about to celebrate one of those peoples' Birthdays. And we know from listening to them that we can change our lives and the lives of those around us simply with our thoughts. Our thoughts have power. Affirmative prayer is just one of many ways of affecting our reality.

I think you are very angry. And I truly hope you find peace. I mean that from the very depths of my heart.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - In this moment God is at work. The way is open for you to use your God-given talents and abilities to expand and enrich your life and the lives of those around you. I know and affirm that Divine Order is at work. You will find the job that is perfect for you. Wishing you peace during this transition.

Is this God speaking? How would you know unless you are God, himself, or receiving a direct sign from God?


OP - are you getting any solace from the post above?

OP here. Yes, I was comforted by that reply. As well as others.

Incredible -- begin comforted by a stranger on the internet who tells you that the God who has not been answering your prayers is going to answer them soon. I agree with the poster above who directed you to the jobs forum.

You sound very angry. I'm truly sorry about that. I am not just a "stranger on the internet" anymore. The OP reached out in distress and I responded. I've never met her but I am connected with her just as we are all connected. You don't know that God has not been answering prayers. God isn't a magic genie who lives in a bottle and grants wishes. He is the Source of all that is. The Creative Consciousness that binds us all together. I believe He (She, It, ...whatever label you choose) sees a much bigger picture. I believe that it is His desire for the OP to have happiness, peace, and prosperity. I also believe that our thoughts create our reality. Affirmative prayer creates a shift in consciousness and that can bring about major change.

So Yes. I do believe that the OP is being guided to the right place of employment where she is needed and appreciated and where she has something important to give and to receive.

Does God desire this for all his children? If so, why are so many people suffering and why does he choose to help some people and not others?

I hope everyone who is looking for work finds a job - that goes for people of all religions and no religion. I also hope that people who need a job the most (e.g. with children to support, or about to lose their home) find a job first, before people with lots of money in the bank and family supports.

Dear friend, of course God desires happiness, prosperity, and peace for all of his children. However, we are not puppets on a string that God controls. If we were, we could never ever grow. We were created in love with free will. We are on this planet for a very short time. We are here to learn to love. That is our highest calling. Because we are not perfect and because we have free will, we screw up. A lot. And unfortunately because we are imperfect our bad decisions cause pain and suffering to the people that we share this planet with. Imagine a world where every person was more enlightened, more loving, more compassionate. We wouldn't have hungry children, war, crime,..... We aren't there yet. I think we will be one day. But we just aren't there yet.

However, history is full of way-showers. People who were more enlightened. People who were closer to their Source/God. People who understand that the answer to all of life's challenges truly is that we learn to love one another. We are about to celebrate one of those peoples' Birthdays. And we know from listening to them that we can change our lives and the lives of those around us simply with our thoughts. Our thoughts have power. Affirmative prayer is just one of many ways of affecting our reality.

I think you are very angry. And I truly hope you find peace. I mean that from the very depths of my heart.

Do you have any direct response to the question posed above about people suffering? or is "free will" the whole thing? OP didn't choose to be unemployed, so free will wasn't an issue there, and it certainly is not an issue for spouse or children being affected by unemployment - or the fact that some people's unemployment is devastating and other people who have more financial assets can use the time to be more attentive to family.

You point of view is not new to me -- so no need to explain it further. I just don't think it applies very well to the situation at hand. If it comforts OP, that's nice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - In this moment God is at work. The way is open for you to use your God-given talents and abilities to expand and enrich your life and the lives of those around you. I know and affirm that Divine Order is at work. You will find the job that is perfect for you. Wishing you peace during this transition.

Is this God speaking? How would you know unless you are God, himself, or receiving a direct sign from God?


OP - are you getting any solace from the post above?

OP here. Yes, I was comforted by that reply. As well as others.

Incredible -- begin comforted by a stranger on the internet who tells you that the God who has not been answering your prayers is going to answer them soon. I agree with the poster above who directed you to the jobs forum.

You sound very angry. I'm truly sorry about that. I am not just a "stranger on the internet" anymore. The OP reached out in distress and I responded. I've never met her but I am connected with her just as we are all connected. You don't know that God has not been answering prayers. God isn't a magic genie who lives in a bottle and grants wishes. He is the Source of all that is. The Creative Consciousness that binds us all together. I believe He (She, It, ...whatever label you choose) sees a much bigger picture. I believe that it is His desire for the OP to have happiness, peace, and prosperity. I also believe that our thoughts create our reality. Affirmative prayer creates a shift in consciousness and that can bring about major change.

So Yes. I do believe that the OP is being guided to the right place of employment where she is needed and appreciated and where she has something important to give and to receive.

Does God desire this for all his children? If so, why are so many people suffering and why does he choose to help some people and not others?

I hope everyone who is looking for work finds a job - that goes for people of all religions and no religion. I also hope that people who need a job the most (e.g. with children to support, or about to lose their home) find a job first, before people with lots of money in the bank and family supports.

Dear friend, of course God desires happiness, prosperity, and peace for all of his children. However, we are not puppets on a string that God controls. If we were, we could never ever grow. We were created in love with free will. We are on this planet for a very short time. We are here to learn to love. That is our highest calling. Because we are not perfect and because we have free will, we screw up. A lot. And unfortunately because we are imperfect our bad decisions cause pain and suffering to the people that we share this planet with. Imagine a world where every person was more enlightened, more loving, more compassionate. We wouldn't have hungry children, war, crime,..... We aren't there yet. I think we will be one day. But we just aren't there yet.

However, history is full of way-showers. People who were more enlightened. People who were closer to their Source/God. People who understand that the answer to all of life's challenges truly is that we learn to love one another. We are about to celebrate one of those peoples' Birthdays. And we know from listening to them that we can change our lives and the lives of those around us simply with our thoughts. Our thoughts have power. Affirmative prayer is just one of many ways of affecting our reality.

I think you are very angry. And I truly hope you find peace. I mean that from the very depths of my heart.

I think God wants people to be happy and find peace and be kind and loving. I don't think that the American idea of "prosperity" is anywhere in the gospels, nor is it on God's radar.

God doesn't care about your job, OP. He's not Santa Claus or a job finding agency. You have important things to do in this world, but your job ain't one of them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - In this moment God is at work. The way is open for you to use your God-given talents and abilities to expand and enrich your life and the lives of those around you. I know and affirm that Divine Order is at work. You will find the job that is perfect for you. Wishing you peace during this transition.

Is this God speaking? How would you know unless you are God, himself, or receiving a direct sign from God?


OP - are you getting any solace from the post above?

OP here. Yes, I was comforted by that reply. As well as others.

Incredible -- begin comforted by a stranger on the internet who tells you that the God who has not been answering your prayers is going to answer them soon. I agree with the poster above who directed you to the jobs forum.

You sound very angry. I'm truly sorry about that. I am not just a "stranger on the internet" anymore. The OP reached out in distress and I responded. I've never met her but I am connected with her just as we are all connected. You don't know that God has not been answering prayers. God isn't a magic genie who lives in a bottle and grants wishes. He is the Source of all that is. The Creative Consciousness that binds us all together. I believe He (She, It, ...whatever label you choose) sees a much bigger picture. I believe that it is His desire for the OP to have happiness, peace, and prosperity. I also believe that our thoughts create our reality. Affirmative prayer creates a shift in consciousness and that can bring about major change.

So Yes. I do believe that the OP is being guided to the right place of employment where she is needed and appreciated and where she has something important to give and to receive.

Does God desire this for all his children? If so, why are so many people suffering and why does he choose to help some people and not others?

I hope everyone who is looking for work finds a job - that goes for people of all religions and no religion. I also hope that people who need a job the most (e.g. with children to support, or about to lose their home) find a job first, before people with lots of money in the bank and family supports.

Dear friend, of course God desires happiness, prosperity, and peace for all of his children. However, we are not puppets on a string that God controls. If we were, we could never ever grow. We were created in love with free will. We are on this planet for a very short time. We are here to learn to love. That is our highest calling. Because we are not perfect and because we have free will, we screw up. A lot. And unfortunately because we are imperfect our bad decisions cause pain and suffering to the people that we share this planet with. Imagine a world where every person was more enlightened, more loving, more compassionate. We wouldn't have hungry children, war, crime,..... We aren't there yet. I think we will be one day. But we just aren't there yet.

However, history is full of way-showers. People who were more enlightened. People who were closer to their Source/God. People who understand that the answer to all of life's challenges truly is that we learn to love one another. We are about to celebrate one of those peoples' Birthdays. And we know from listening to them that we can change our lives and the lives of those around us simply with our thoughts. Our thoughts have power. Affirmative prayer is just one of many ways of affecting our reality.

I think you are very angry. And I truly hope you find peace. I mean that from the very depths of my heart.

Do you have any direct response to the question posed above about people suffering? or is "free will" the whole thing? OP didn't choose to be unemployed, so free will wasn't an issue there, and it certainly is not an issue for spouse or children being affected by unemployment - or the fact that some people's unemployment is devastating and other people who have more financial assets can use the time to be more attentive to family.

You point of view is not new to me -- so no need to explain it further. I just don't think it applies very well to the situation at hand. If it comforts OP, that's nice.

Ahhhh but think a little broader. The OP may or may not have chosen to be unemployed. We don't know the circumstance. Let's assume she was a model employee and was let go for no reason. The person who made the decision to end her employment also has free will. As do the people above him.

People who lost their homes during the mortgage crisis may not have done anything wrong. But the banks that lent the money sure did. Free will.

There is enough food on this planet to feed every single person several times over. However, war lords have free will. They intercept food meant for hungry children. The children didn't do anything wrong. Unfortunately, they share a planet with people who choose to cause harm. Free will.

The decisions of those with whom we share the planet affect all of us. That's where free will comes in. We do have power. We can change the way we think and in doing so change our reality. That's where affirmative prayer and meditation come into play. The OP will find perfect employment. I have absolute confidence that this is already done. I hope the OP will come back and update us with that great news!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - In this moment God is at work. The way is open for you to use your God-given talents and abilities to expand and enrich your life and the lives of those around you. I know and affirm that Divine Order is at work. You will find the job that is perfect for you. Wishing you peace during this transition.

+2.

I stand in agreement. NP here.


BTW OP - my DH and I went though this. He was unemployed for over a year. We didn't understand, but we never wanted for anything. Fast forward later, it was meant to be that way - we had a family issue that worked out with him being available. Also helped DH look at himself and improve some other things he would not have done had he just been getting a steady check. Each challenge increases your resilience and it is all in how you look at life. When the time is right, the right door will open. You want the best fit, not the wrong one! He did finally get a job offer, and it was better than anything we were expecting.

Stay encouraged! Don't focus on how things seem to look now, begin preparing for the best. It will happen.

So when a child suffers is that "meant to be" also?

[Anonymous]

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Ahhhh but think a little broader. The OP may or may not have chosen to be unemployed. We don't know the circumstance. Let's assume she was a model employee and was let go for no reason. The person who made the decision to end her employment also has free will. As do the people above him.

People who lost their homes during the mortgage crisis may not have done anything wrong. But the banks that lent the money sure did. Free will.

There is enough food on this planet to feed every single person several times over. However, war lords have free will. They intercept food meant for hungry children. The children didn't do anything wrong. Unfortunately, they share a planet with people who choose to cause harm. Free will.

The decisions of those with whom we share the planet affect all of us. That's where free will comes in. We do have power. We can change the way we think and in doing so change our reality. That's where affirmative prayer and meditation come into play. The OP will find perfect employment. I have absolute confidence that this is already done. I hope the OP will come back and update us with that great news!

OP -- seriously, doesn't this seem a bit over the top? Perfect employment? absolute confidence?

[Anonymous]

Are you LOOKING for work, or just planning on God dropping something into your lap? Legit question

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you LOOKING for work, or just planning on God dropping something into your lap? Legit question

God helps those who help themselves.

[Anonymous]

Same here, OP. Except we are out of savings and have no money. I still have faith in God. Something good will come out of it.

[Anonymous]

I don't understand. I thought prayer was like meditation, a way to find peace. Spend less time praying and more time submitting applications.

[Anonymous]

Look, I don't personally find solace in prayer. But if it is helpful to OP during what must be an extremely stressful time, why are you being a scold?

This is like my elderly neighbor who would come toward my toddler and remove his fingers from his mouth every time she saw him and scold "No sucking!" He was bothering no-one and we did not care about his habit. She just felt it wasn't right.

[Anonymous]

Put all that time and energy you spend praying into a job search, OP. You don't find employment wishing on a star.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, I don't personally find solace in prayer. But if it is helpful to OP during what must be an extremely stressful time, why are you being a scold?

This is like my elderly neighbor who would come toward my toddler and remove his fingers from his mouth every time she saw him and scold "No sucking!" He was bothering no-one and we did not care about his habit. She just felt it wasn't right.

Why be critical? Because OP isn't "finding solace in prayer." She is using prayer to request a job from God and then becoming deeply frustrated because God didn't find her a job. That is a recipe for misery. God doesn't work that way.

God as comforter, great.

God as head hunter/Amazon/short order cook ... not gonna happen.