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messinafan
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I have been struggling for the last two years with so much. About 2 years ago I lost a long-term, good paying job and despite obtaining two business degrees, I have been unable to get a new job. I have applied for jobs consistently for the last 2 years, submitting over 600 resumes, and in that time I only acquired one interview, and that position I did not get. I received unemployment for an extended period of time which eventually ran out. With only my wife's small income, I decided I needed to do something to make ends meet. I felt at that time that the Lord was leading me into starting my own business and I felt that he had placed an opportunity in my path to partner with someone in their janitorial business. Shortly afterward, the other individual decided to get out of the business due to health reasons and I decided to carry on praying that the Lord would prosper the business and asking the Lord for wisdom in every aspect. I was able to acquire 2 contracts that have brought enough money in to keep our heads above water, but there is not much, if any, left for any extras in life. This endeavor has been a constant uphill battle in trying to obtain trust-worthy, reliable workers and to obtain new business. I have worked diligently to find new customers, spending time and money advertising, meeting with prospective clientele, submitting bids, and every time the answer has been "NO!" I have also continued to apply for jobs to supplement, with no success. I'm asking for prayer that the Lord will increase my business (more than I can even handle) and that I may honor him through this endeavor. Also, my wife and I have been trying to start a family for the last 3-4 years. We have been married 13 years and have also wanted a family. We found out 4 years ago that we were unable to have children naturally and would have to have a series of procedures, including IVF, to do so. We spent all of our insurance benefits and personal savings to make this work, but after two IVF attempts we were unsuccessful. We have no further benefits or savings to try again. We long for a family so badly and this whole process has been physically and emotionally devastating. Please pray that the Lord will bless us with a family. God Bless You and Thank you!
