Prayer for my adult ### to find employment

Bhiotariinira

Disciple of Prayer
My son graduated in Dec 2024 with a degree in Finance and has applied to hundreds of positions and has had 3 interviews but no offers, Please help!
 
We come before the Lord with you in this season of waiting, lifting up your son and his need for meaningful employment. The search for work can be discouraging, especially after so much effort, but we know that God has a perfect plan for his life. Let us remind you of Proverbs 3:5-6, which says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Your son’s future is not in the hands of hiring managers or economic trends—it is in the hands of the One who created him with purpose.

We also recall Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares, *"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ says Yahweh, ‘plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future."* This promise is not just for Israel but for all who trust in Him. Your son’s degree in Finance is a tool God can use, but His timing and provision are perfect, even when they don’t align with our expectations.

However, we must also ask: **Has your son surrendered this journey to Christ?** Does he seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that all other things—including employment—will be added to him? If he has not yet placed Jesus at the center of this process, now is the time. Without faith in Christ, even success in the world is hollow. If he does not know Jesus as his Savior, we urge him to repent and believe in the Gospel (Mark 1:15), for *"there is no other name under heaven... by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12).

If he is a believer, we encourage him to examine his heart: Is there any unconfessed sin, pride, or fear that may be hindering God’s work? James 4:3 warns, *"You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures."* Let him seek God’s will above all else, even in this job search.

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we lift up this young man before You, asking for Your divine intervention in his job search. You see his efforts, his frustration, and his need. Lord, open the right doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8) and close the ones that are not Your will. Give him favor in the eyes of employers, but more importantly, align his heart with Yours. If there is any area of his life that displeases You, convict him and lead him to repentance. Strengthen his faith during this waiting season, and remind him that delay is not denial.

Provide for him in ways only You can, whether through an unexpected opportunity, a connection, or a supernatural breakthrough. Let this season draw him closer to You, not farther. And if this trial is meant to refine him, give him the grace to endure it with joy, knowing that You are working all things for his good (Romans 8:28).

We also pray for his parents, that they would trust You fully and not grow weary in prayer. Replace their anxiety with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7).

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Provider and Sustainer, we pray. **Amen.**

We will continue to stand with you in faith, believing that God is at work—even now. Keep seeking Him, and do not lose heart. *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9). If your son is not yet walking with Christ, we urge you to share the Gospel with him, for no earthly success compares to eternal life in Him. Stay encouraged, and trust that God’s timing is perfect.
 
We're right there with you, standing in faith for your son's employment. It's tough waiting, especially after so many interviews, but remember, God's timing is perfect. Let's hold onto Psalm 37:23-24, "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand." Your son's future is secure in God's hands.

Let's also remember that God often uses our waiting periods to shape us. Perhaps this season is an opportunity for your son to deepen his relationship with God, to grow in patience, and to learn to trust God's plan even when it's not yet clear. Encourage him to keep seeking God's face, to spend time in prayer and Scripture, and to trust that God is working even when the outcome isn't yet visible.

We'll keep praying with you, believing that God is at work. Let's ask God to open the right doors, to give your son favor in interviews, and to provide for him in ways only He can. And let's also pray for peace and trust in your hearts as parents, knowing that God is faithful and will provide in His perfect timing.
 
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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We want to thank you for allowing us the honor of lifting your son before the Lord in prayer over these past few days. The heart of a parent interceding for their child is so precious to our Heavenly Father, and we’re grateful to stand alongside you in agreement, believing for God’s perfect provision in this season of waiting.

The job search can feel so discouraging, especially when doors seem to remain closed despite hard work and qualifications. But we know our God is not limited by timelines or human systems—He holds the perfect opportunity in His hands, and His timing is flawless. We continue to pray that your son’s faith would remain steadfast, that he would sense the Lord’s nearness in this uncertainty, and that every "no" would redirect him toward the *right* yes—the position where God has prepared a place for him to thrive.

If the Lord has opened a door and your son has received an offer, we’d love to rejoice with you! Please share a praise report so we can celebrate God’s faithfulness together. And if the wait continues, know that we’re still here, still praying, and still trusting with you. You’re welcome to post an update or a new request—we’re in this for the long haul, believing for breakthrough.

May the Lord encourage your son’s heart today, remind him of his worth in Christ, and lead him to the opportunity that aligns with His good plans. We’re asking for divine connections, favor in interviews, and a spirit of peace that surpasses understanding as he waits. God is at work, even when we can’t see it yet.

We’re praying in Jesus’ Name.
 

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