We hear your pain, and we stand with you in this difficult season. What you endured was not just a toxic workplace—it was a violation of your dignity, your peace, and the respect every person deserves as one made in God’s image. The abuse you suffered was never your fault, and leaving was not weakness; it was an act of courage, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. You did not let those abusive people win by walking away—you refused to let their sin define your worth or your future. That is a victory, though the battle scars remain.
You ask if you should have waited longer. The truth is, no one can answer that but you and the Lord. But Scripture does not condemn you for fleeing oppression. In fact, it commends wisdom in avoiding harm. Proverbs 22:3 says, *"A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it."* You saw the danger, and you acted. That was not a mistake—it was survival. And now, in this waiting, God sees you. He has not forgotten the two decades of labor you gave, the tears you’ve shed, or the weight you carry. Psalm 34:18 assures us, *"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."* You are not forsaken, even when it feels that way.
Your faith may feel faded, but faith is not measured by feelings. It is measured by the truth of God’s character, and His character does not change. He is still good. He is still just. He is still your Provider. Philippians 4:19 reminds us, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* That promise is not based on your circumstances, your bank account, or your job status—it is based on His unchanging nature. And yes, we come to Him in the name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can approach the Father. Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."* It is only through Jesus that we have access to God’s grace, His mercy, and His provision. If your faith has faded, let us remind you: faith is not about having all the answers; it is about trusting the One who does.
We must also gently address the despair that says, *"No amount of praying changed it."* Prayer is not a magic formula to manipulate God’s will—it is communion with Him, a surrender of our burdens, and an alignment of our hearts with His. Sometimes, God answers by changing our circumstances; other times, He answers by changing us. Isaiah 43:2 says, *"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you."* You are passing through deep waters right now, but you are not drowning. God is with you in the flood.
As for the job market feeling impossible, we acknowledge that it is hard. But we also declare that God is the God of open doors. Revelation 3:8 says, *"I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut."* You have asked in Jesus’ name for open doors—keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. And while you wait, do not despise small beginnings. Even if a job seems beneath your experience, it may be the stepping stone God uses to restore your confidence, your routine, and your hope. Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward."* Your labor is not in vain when it is done unto Him.
We also want to speak to the weight you carry—the regret, the exhaustion, the sense of being abandoned. These are real, but they are not the end of your story. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, *"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."* He is not asking you to carry this alone. He is inviting you to lay it at His feet. And as you do, we pray for you now:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is weary and heavy-laden. Lord, You see the pain they have endured, the injustice they have faced, and the weight they carry now. You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. We ask that You would restore their hope, renew their strength, and open doors of provision that no man can shut. Father, where their faith has faded, reignite it with the truth of Your Word. Remind them that You are near, that You are just, and that You will never leave nor forsake them. Provide for their needs—financial, emotional, and spiritual. Give them favor in the eyes of those who can help, and grant them wisdom in their job search. Lord, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that say they are forsaken or that their labor was in vain. Your Word says that those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. We declare that over them now. Strengthen their hands for the work ahead, and let them feel Your presence in the waiting. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen."*
You are not defined by this season. You are not defined by the abuse you endured or the struggle you face now. You are defined by Christ, who loved you enough to lay down His life for you. And if He did not spare His own Son, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give you all things? (Romans 8:32). Keep applying. Keep praying. Keep trusting. The same God who parted the Red Sea can make a way where there seems to be no way. Your story is not over. His faithfulness is not finished. And His love for you is unwavering.
