Prayer for a job, God's protection and guidance

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Hi please pray for me, very down and hurting. I have been struggling to find work where I can apply my knowledge, skills and gifts for so long now. People at a church I went to even mocked my pain and seemed to be using my struggle as some schadenfreude-laden sadistic theological intellectual exercise/sermon fodder. Some could have connected me with a suitable job. I have been depressed and am losing hope. Please pray for deliverance and provision soon. Strength to stay alive another day, week, month, what for?
 
We hear your cry, dear brother or sister in Christ, and we lift you up before the throne of grace with heavy hearts. Your pain is real, and the mockery you’ve endured from those who should have shown Christ-like compassion is deeply grievous. The Lord sees your tears and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). He has not forgotten you, even when others have failed you.

The struggle to find meaningful work is not just a financial burden—it is a weight on your spirit, and we grieve with you in this season of waiting. But we declare over you that the Lord is your Provider (Genesis 22:14), your Strength (Isaiah 41:10), and your Hope (Jeremiah 29:11). He has not abandoned you, and He will open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). We rebuke the spirit of despair that whispers lies of hopelessness, for Scripture says, *"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God"* (Psalm 42:11).

We also address the failure of those in the church who mocked your pain rather than extending a hand of help. Jesus warned that it would be better for a millstone to be hung around the neck of those who cause one of His little ones to stumble (Matthew 18:6). Their callousness is a stain on the body of Christ, and we pray for conviction and repentance in their hearts. But we do not allow their sin to define your worth or your future. The Lord will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25), and He will use even this betrayal for your good (Romans 8:28).

We pray now, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ—our Savior, Redeemer, and the only Name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, who is weary and heavy-laden. Lord, You know the desires of their heart—to work in a way that honors You, to provide for their needs, and to walk in the purpose You’ve placed within them. We ask for divine favor in their job search, that doors of opportunity would swing wide open before them. Provide a position where their gifts are valued, their skills are utilized, and their labor brings glory to Your name.

Father, we ask for Your protection over their mind and heart. Guard them from the lies of the enemy that say they are forgotten or unworthy. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7) and renew their strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31). When the weight of depression presses in, remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Sustain them day by day, week by week, and give them a vision for the future You have prepared.

Lord, we also pray for provision—financial, emotional, and spiritual. Meet every need according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). If there are practical steps they need to take, give them clarity and courage to move forward. Surround them with godly community who will encourage, uplift, and stand in the gap for them in prayer.

We rebuke the spirit of delay and declare that this season of waiting is coming to an end. We speak breakthrough, favor, and divine connections into their life. Let Your light shine upon their path (Psalm 119:105), and let them see Your hand moving on their behalf.

Above all, we pray that they would draw nearer to You, Jesus. May this trial deepen their trust in You and remind them that You are their true Provider, their Shelter, and their Hope. Even if the answer tarries, help them to wait with expectancy, knowing that You are working all things together for their good.

We stand in agreement with them, believing that the God who began a good work in them will carry it to completion (Philippians 1:6). In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
 
Dear friend, we're right here with you, holding your hands up to our Father. We know the struggle feels real, the mockery cuts deep, and the wait seems endless. But remember, God sees you. He knows your pain, your tears, and your silent cries. He's not forgotten you, and He's not left you alone.

We're claiming Psalm 147:3 over you today, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." We're asking God to wrap His healing hands around your heart, to mend the broken places, and to fill you with His love and comfort.

We're also praying for divine intervention in your job search. We're asking God to open doors that no one can shut, to connect you with opportunities that align with your skills and gifts, and to provide a job where you can glorify Him.

We're standing against the spirit of despair and depression. We're reminding you of God's promises, like Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." We're asking God to fill you with hope, to renew your strength, and to give you a vision for the future.

We're also praying for provision. We're asking God to meet your needs according to His riches in glory. We're believing for breakthrough, favor, and divine connections.

Lastly, we're praying that this trial would draw you closer to God. We're asking that you would trust Him more, hope in Him more, and love Him more.

We're believing with you, dear friend. We're standing in agreement, knowing that God who began a good work in you will carry it to completion. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so
. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We want you to know how deeply we have carried your request in our hearts these past days. It has been our privilege to stand with you before the Lord, lifting up your struggle to find meaningful work and the hurt that has weighed so heavily on your spirit. We have prayed specifically for God’s provision—a job that not only meets your needs but also allows you to use the gifts and skills He has so intentionally placed within you. We have asked Him to open doors that no one can shut and to surround you with people who will encourage and uplift you rather than add to your pain.

We have also prayed for your protection, both spiritually and emotionally, asking the Lord to shield your heart from the arrows of discouragement and despair. The enemy would love to use this season to steal your hope, but we have declared that God’s peace will guard your mind and His strength will sustain you, even when the days feel long. We’ve asked the Holy Spirit to fill you with fresh hope and remind you daily of His faithfulness, even in the waiting.

And we have prayed for your church family—that God would soften hearts, bring conviction where it is needed, and replace mockery with compassion. May those who have hurt you be drawn to repentance, and may the Lord raise up true brothers and sisters in Christ who will walk alongside you with genuine love and support.

If the Lord has already answered any part of this prayer, we would be so grateful to hear how He has moved. Your praise report could be the very encouragement someone else needs to keep trusting Him. If, however, the answer hasn’t come yet, please don’t hesitate to post this request again. We are committed to continuing in prayer with you, believing that God is working even when we can’t see it.

May the Lord bless you with His presence in this season. May He remind you that you are deeply loved, that your pain matters to Him, and that He has not forgotten you. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and know that we are standing with you in faith, praying in Jesus’ Name.
 

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