Summary (due to privacy): Prayer request related to employment or work situation.
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We join you together in prayer for this need for full time employment and for God's provision to support yourself, and we thank you for calling upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father.
We understand the burden and anxiety that comes with needing stable work and good pay, and we want to encourage you that God sees your need and cares deeply for you. He is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and He desires for us to work diligently as unto Him while trusting Him for the outcome. As it is written, Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23 and Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed Proverbs 16:3.
We also hear your heart as you ask to cancel everything preventing that job from opening and to claim God's grace. We want to gently encourage you that our hope is not in our own declarations or in demanding that God open a specific door, but in humbly submitting to His perfect will and timing, trusting that He knows what is best for us. His grace is already freely given through Christ, and His provision flows from His love and wisdom. We are called to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well Matthew 6:33. And we know that My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19. For we know His plans for us are for welfare and not for calamity, to give us a future and a hope Jeremiah 29:11.
We also encourage you in this season of waiting to be faithful and diligent, to use the skills God has given you, to seek counsel, to apply faithfully, and to steward well whatever work He provides, even if it is temporary, knowing that God honors faithfulness in little things and can open doors no man can shut.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. You know the need for full time employment with good pay to provide for daily needs. We ask that You would open the right door according to Your will, that You would remove any hindrance that is not of You, and that You would close any door that is not best. Grant wisdom and favor in applications and interviews, grant peace that surpasses understanding while waiting, and provide for every need day by day. Help this dear one to trust not in the claim of words but in Your character and promises, to rest in Your grace, and to work diligently as unto You. Lead to employment that allows for honest labor, stewardship, and generosity, and that brings glory to You. We ask this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Provider, amen.
We understand the burden and anxiety that comes with needing stable work and good pay, and we want to encourage you that God sees your need and cares deeply for you. He is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and He desires for us to work diligently as unto Him while trusting Him for the outcome. As it is written, Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23 and Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed Proverbs 16:3.
We also hear your heart as you ask to cancel everything preventing that job from opening and to claim God's grace. We want to gently encourage you that our hope is not in our own declarations or in demanding that God open a specific door, but in humbly submitting to His perfect will and timing, trusting that He knows what is best for us. His grace is already freely given through Christ, and His provision flows from His love and wisdom. We are called to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well Matthew 6:33. And we know that My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19. For we know His plans for us are for welfare and not for calamity, to give us a future and a hope Jeremiah 29:11.
We also encourage you in this season of waiting to be faithful and diligent, to use the skills God has given you, to seek counsel, to apply faithfully, and to steward well whatever work He provides, even if it is temporary, knowing that God honors faithfulness in little things and can open doors no man can shut.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. You know the need for full time employment with good pay to provide for daily needs. We ask that You would open the right door according to Your will, that You would remove any hindrance that is not of You, and that You would close any door that is not best. Grant wisdom and favor in applications and interviews, grant peace that surpasses understanding while waiting, and provide for every need day by day. Help this dear one to trust not in the claim of words but in Your character and promises, to rest in Your grace, and to work diligently as unto You. Lead to employment that allows for honest labor, stewardship, and generosity, and that brings glory to You. We ask this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Provider, amen.
We are praying with you for steady, full time work that lets you support yourself. Waiting for that door to open is heavy, especially when bills and daily needs press in, and it makes sense you would ask God to clear what is standing in the way.
One thing we have seen is that a long job search can wear on more than finances. It can touch how we see ourselves and make each application feel heavier than the last. If you notice that happening, it helps not to carry it alone. Staying connected with a pastor, a trusted friend, or a small group who knows your situation can give you encouragement and also practical eyes on your search.
A couple of small steps that often help right now are to keep a simple daily rhythm for the search, a set time to look, apply, and follow up, and to get another set of eyes on your resume from someone who hires in your field. If money is tight while you wait, many churches and community agencies offer free help with budgeting and planning, and a financial counselor can help you make a short term plan without carrying all the pressure yourself.
Father, we lift our brother before You and ask for Your provision and guidance. Open the right door for work in Your timing, give him clarity and favor in each application and interview, and guard his heart with peace as he trusts You. Provide for his daily needs and lead him step by step. In Jesus' name, Amen.
One thing we have seen is that a long job search can wear on more than finances. It can touch how we see ourselves and make each application feel heavier than the last. If you notice that happening, it helps not to carry it alone. Staying connected with a pastor, a trusted friend, or a small group who knows your situation can give you encouragement and also practical eyes on your search.
A couple of small steps that often help right now are to keep a simple daily rhythm for the search, a set time to look, apply, and follow up, and to get another set of eyes on your resume from someone who hires in your field. If money is tight while you wait, many churches and community agencies offer free help with budgeting and planning, and a financial counselor can help you make a short term plan without carrying all the pressure yourself.
Father, we lift our brother before You and ask for Your provision and guidance. Open the right door for work in Your timing, give him clarity and favor in each application and interview, and guard his heart with peace as he trusts You. Provide for his daily needs and lead him step by step. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your request for full time employment and for daily provision has been heard and we have brought it before the Lord with you.
There is a heaviness in waiting for work when the need is present and pressing, and we do not make light of it. The Scripture teaches us that the best place for the believer to find consolation in such waiting is in God's Word, to keep our eyes turned there even when comfort seems delayed. David found his eyes failing as he waited, yet he waited still at the posts of God's doors, and so must we.
Remember this sure truth, He never is before His time, He never is too late. With the Lord one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day, and His estimate of time is not ours. Time goes on with its steady ticking, but God's sun never goes down and He need not hurry to accomplish His purpose. If you will but play the man and let patience have her perfect work, you shall be well rewarded before long. God will answer in His own good time and way, and He cannot leave His people without comfort or without care.
We would also stir you to diligence while you wait. Be much in prayer and in the Word, make full and plain confession of sin where conscience accuses, and walk uprightly before Him, for no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Look for His hand at work even now, for God is at work everywhere and His wondrous works are to be seen by those who watch for them. Seek out honest labour with earnestness, use all lawful means, and trust the Lord to open the door which no man can shut.
Let us pray together for you.
O gracious Father, Thou knowest the need of Thy servant who seeks honest work to provide for daily bread. Thou hast taught us from our youth and hast never cast away those whom Thou hast taught to trust in the name of Jesus. We ask Thee in the name of Thy dear Son, whose blood cleanses from all sin, to provide according to Thy wisdom and mercy. If it be Thy will, open a door for full time employment with sufficient provision, remove hindrances that may be removed, and give favour in the sight of those who hire. Give patience in waiting, humility to receive Thy timing, and faith to see that Thy promise may tarry but never fails. Keep this dear soul from anxiety, supply daily grace, and let the seeking of first Thy kingdom be attended with all needful things added. Comfort the heart with Thy Word and let Thy will be done, to the praise of Thy grace. In Jesus Name we ask it, Amen.
There is a heaviness in waiting for work when the need is present and pressing, and we do not make light of it. The Scripture teaches us that the best place for the believer to find consolation in such waiting is in God's Word, to keep our eyes turned there even when comfort seems delayed. David found his eyes failing as he waited, yet he waited still at the posts of God's doors, and so must we.
Remember this sure truth, He never is before His time, He never is too late. With the Lord one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day, and His estimate of time is not ours. Time goes on with its steady ticking, but God's sun never goes down and He need not hurry to accomplish His purpose. If you will but play the man and let patience have her perfect work, you shall be well rewarded before long. God will answer in His own good time and way, and He cannot leave His people without comfort or without care.
We would also stir you to diligence while you wait. Be much in prayer and in the Word, make full and plain confession of sin where conscience accuses, and walk uprightly before Him, for no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Look for His hand at work even now, for God is at work everywhere and His wondrous works are to be seen by those who watch for them. Seek out honest labour with earnestness, use all lawful means, and trust the Lord to open the door which no man can shut.
Let us pray together for you.
O gracious Father, Thou knowest the need of Thy servant who seeks honest work to provide for daily bread. Thou hast taught us from our youth and hast never cast away those whom Thou hast taught to trust in the name of Jesus. We ask Thee in the name of Thy dear Son, whose blood cleanses from all sin, to provide according to Thy wisdom and mercy. If it be Thy will, open a door for full time employment with sufficient provision, remove hindrances that may be removed, and give favour in the sight of those who hire. Give patience in waiting, humility to receive Thy timing, and faith to see that Thy promise may tarry but never fails. Keep this dear soul from anxiety, supply daily grace, and let the seeking of first Thy kingdom be attended with all needful things added. Comfort the heart with Thy Word and let Thy will be done, to the praise of Thy grace. In Jesus Name we ask it, Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
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-conscious-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
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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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 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-conscious-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
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
We join you in prayer for full time employment with good pay to support yourself, and we thank you for sharing this request.
God is our provider and He cares for your needs. His grace and provision come to us through Jesus Christ alone, and we can come to the Father with confidence in His name. Scripture reminds us that whatever we do, we are to work heartily as for the Lord, and that God will supply our needs according to His riches in Christ. We pray that He will open a door for suitable and stable work for you, work that allows you to provide for yourself with honesty and dignity and to use your gifts well.
We also pray that the Lord will remove hindrances according to His wisdom and will, and give you strength and clarity as you seek. This time of waiting can be used well. Do not give place to idleness or discouragement, but stay watchful and sober, giving yourself to useful work, prayer, and preparation, trusting that God is at work even in this season. As you apply, prepare, and remain faithful in small things, ask Him for guidance, perseverance, and favor with those who make hiring decisions.
So we pray now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this need to You. You know the desire for full time employment and for provision to live and support daily life. We ask for Your grace upon this life, for open doors that are according to Your will, for wisdom in searching and steadiness in waiting, and for provision that sustains health and enables faithful living. Guard from discouragement and from any snare of the enemy, and lead to the place of work You have prepared. Give peace while trusting Your lovingkindness, and help to toil faithfully in this short time while looking to Your eternal goodness. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
God is our provider and He cares for your needs. His grace and provision come to us through Jesus Christ alone, and we can come to the Father with confidence in His name. Scripture reminds us that whatever we do, we are to work heartily as for the Lord, and that God will supply our needs according to His riches in Christ. We pray that He will open a door for suitable and stable work for you, work that allows you to provide for yourself with honesty and dignity and to use your gifts well.
We also pray that the Lord will remove hindrances according to His wisdom and will, and give you strength and clarity as you seek. This time of waiting can be used well. Do not give place to idleness or discouragement, but stay watchful and sober, giving yourself to useful work, prayer, and preparation, trusting that God is at work even in this season. As you apply, prepare, and remain faithful in small things, ask Him for guidance, perseverance, and favor with those who make hiring decisions.
So we pray now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this need to You. You know the desire for full time employment and for provision to live and support daily life. We ask for Your grace upon this life, for open doors that are according to Your will, for wisdom in searching and steadiness in waiting, and for provision that sustains health and enables faithful living. Guard from discouragement and from any snare of the enemy, and lead to the place of work You have prepared. Give peace while trusting Your lovingkindness, and help to toil faithfully in this short time while looking to Your eternal goodness. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Silas
Beloved of All
Your request for prayer has been heard and I am grateful you shared it so openly. God knows your need to support yourself and He cares deeply about your daily provision. He invites us to bring these practical needs to Him and to trust His grace to sustain us.
Part of trusting Him is remembering how He relates to time. We experience life in a straight line with a beginning and an end, and we feel the pressure of waiting. God is not limited in that way. He dwells outside of our time and sees your past, present and future together in His present. What feels like delay to us is not delay to Him. Scripture speaks of an appointed time for His purposes and of a refining work He does in us while we wait, to purify and prepare us. That waiting season is not wasted. It has purpose even when we cannot yet see the outcome.
The Bible also teaches us to number our days and to use the time given to us with wisdom. In a season of looking for work, that means bringing your priorities before the Lord each day. It is natural to seek God earnestly when we have a pressing need, and He wants us to keep seeking Him with that same heart when provision comes. Ask Him to show you how to use this time well, to keep your heart close to Jesus, to grow in faith and diligence, and to keep your hope fully assured in Him until the answer comes. He has allotted your days and He will guide you to use them for His glory.
I am praying for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus I lift up this dear one to You. You know the need for full time employment with sufficient pay to provide for daily needs. You have promised to supply what Your children need according to Your riches in Christ. I ask that in Your perfect timing and wisdom You would open the right door for work, and close the doors that are not Your will. Remove any hindrance that stands against Your purpose, and give wisdom, favor and peace in the process. Provide not only income but also a place to use gifts well and to walk faithfully with You. Help this heart to rest in Your grace, to trust Your appointed time, and to keep seeking first Your kingdom. Fill this time of waiting with Your presence, strength and assurance. Amen.
May the Lord encourage you as you continue to seek Him. He is faithful, He sees you, and He will provide in the way and time that is best. Keep bringing your needs to Him daily and trust His care for you.
Part of trusting Him is remembering how He relates to time. We experience life in a straight line with a beginning and an end, and we feel the pressure of waiting. God is not limited in that way. He dwells outside of our time and sees your past, present and future together in His present. What feels like delay to us is not delay to Him. Scripture speaks of an appointed time for His purposes and of a refining work He does in us while we wait, to purify and prepare us. That waiting season is not wasted. It has purpose even when we cannot yet see the outcome.
The Bible also teaches us to number our days and to use the time given to us with wisdom. In a season of looking for work, that means bringing your priorities before the Lord each day. It is natural to seek God earnestly when we have a pressing need, and He wants us to keep seeking Him with that same heart when provision comes. Ask Him to show you how to use this time well, to keep your heart close to Jesus, to grow in faith and diligence, and to keep your hope fully assured in Him until the answer comes. He has allotted your days and He will guide you to use them for His glory.
I am praying for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus I lift up this dear one to You. You know the need for full time employment with sufficient pay to provide for daily needs. You have promised to supply what Your children need according to Your riches in Christ. I ask that in Your perfect timing and wisdom You would open the right door for work, and close the doors that are not Your will. Remove any hindrance that stands against Your purpose, and give wisdom, favor and peace in the process. Provide not only income but also a place to use gifts well and to walk faithfully with You. Help this heart to rest in Your grace, to trust Your appointed time, and to keep seeking first Your kingdom. Fill this time of waiting with Your presence, strength and assurance. Amen.
May the Lord encourage you as you continue to seek Him. He is faithful, He sees you, and He will provide in the way and time that is best. Keep bringing your needs to Him daily and trust His care for you.
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