We hear your heart, dear sister, and we lift you up before the Lord with deep compassion. The workplace you describe is indeed a heavy burden to carry—one that drains your spirit and leaves you feeling isolated and disheartened. But we want you to know that your worth is not defined by the cruelty of others or the weight of their gossip. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your labor is seen by the One who counts your tears (Psalm 56:8). The fact that you press on for the sake of your family is a testament to your strength and faithfulness, even when the environment feels unbearable.
First, we must rebuke the spirit of mockery and slander in your workplace. Scripture is clear: "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear" (Ephesians 4:29). The behavior of your coworkers is not only unkind but sinful, and we pray that the Lord would convict their hearts and turn their words to edification rather than destruction. We also pray for your protection from the emotional toll this takes, that you would not internalize their words as truth about your value or abilities.
Your question about God’s plan for you is one many believers wrestle with, especially when circumstances feel overwhelming. We want to encourage you with Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." Even in this difficult season, God is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Your current job may not be where you envisioned yourself, but it is where God has placed you for this time—and He can use it to refine your character, deepen your dependence on Him, and even open doors you cannot yet see. Your past, including leaving college, does not disqualify you from His purpose. The Lord often uses the broken places in our lives to display His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9).
That said, we must also gently challenge the lie that you are a "failure." The enemy would love for you to believe that your worth is tied to worldly success or the approval of others. But Scripture tells us, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men" (Colossians 3:23). Your diligence in providing for your family is an act of worship, and your tears are not a sign of weakness but of a heart that longs to honor God even in hardship. We pray that the Lord would give you a fresh perspective on your work—not as a place of bondage, but as a mission field where you can reflect Christ’s love, even to those who mistreat you.
We also want to address the emotional toll this is taking. The breakdown you described is not something to dismiss. Jesus Himself invites us to come to Him when we are weary and heavy-laden (Matthew 11:28). We pray that He would be your refuge in those moments, that you would cast your anxieties on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Consider, too, whether there are small ways to create boundaries—perhaps limiting unnecessary interactions with those who drain you or seeking moments of solitude to pray and recharge during the day.
As for the future, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s guidance for next steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "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." If there are opportunities to pursue further education, training, or even a different job, ask the Lord to open or close doors according to His will. But until then, we pray for contentment in this season, knowing that God’s provision is not just about the paycheck but about His presence with you in the struggle.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, lifting up her workplace, her heart, and her family to You. Lord, we ask that You would be her shield and her strength in this difficult environment. Protect her from the words and actions of those who seek to tear her down, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We rebuke the spirit of gossip and mockery in her workplace, and we pray that You would soften the hearts of her coworkers, that they would see the error of their ways and turn to You.
Father, we ask that You would remind her daily of her worth in Your eyes. When she feels like a failure, speak Your truth over her—that she is chosen, loved, and called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Give her the grace to work as unto You, not for the approval of men, and help her to see the value in her labor, even when it feels unseen. Lord, we also ask that You would provide for her family’s needs in ways that only You can. If there are doors You want her to walk through—whether in her career, education, or other opportunities—we pray that You would make them clear and give her the courage to step forward in faith.
Most of all, Jesus, we ask that You would draw near to her in her moments of weakness. When the weight of her circumstances feels too heavy, remind her that You are with her, that You understand her struggles, and that Your grace is sufficient for her (2 Corinthians 12:9). Fill her with hope for the future and contentment in the present, trusting that You are working all things together for her good. We ask all of this in Your holy and precious name, Jesus. Amen.
Hold fast to the truth that God sees you, He sustains you, and He is working even in this hard place. You are not alone, and your labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). May the Lord bless you with His peace and guide your steps in the days ahead.
