[__ Prayer __] Please help - unemployed for 4 months; extremely sad (potentially depressed) and need prayers

[theanonymous]

Please help me. I have no job right now and have been unemployed for about 4 months and 13 days. I left my last job because the hours became too demanding for me as well as the work load. Ever since then, I have been able to apply to as many different jobs as possible, and by the grace of God, have been able to get many interviews that have led me to getting pretty far in the interviewing/recruiting process (12 so far), but no offers. I did interview with one company recently that told me that they think I'm a great fit for the role I've applied for - even emailing me saying that I am considered as "one of their top candidates" and that the reference checking process has been initiated since Thursday, last week; but after providing my references on Friday, last week, and following-up with them today, they told me they'll have to get back to me regarding their decision on my application sometime early-mid next week, because a team member has unfortunately had to deal with a family emergency that has rendered them unable to meet with the rest of the team to go over the surveys that my references filled out.

I'm writing this because i have no one else to talk to; i have no friends and my family can only provide me with so much emotional support. I am genuinely tired of going through the whole interviewing process only to be rejected time and time again.

I am so exhausted and desperate. I pray day and night for a miracle and for God's mercy to shine on me, but sometimes I feel as though He doesn't hear :/ and it really saddens me. I am in a really dark place and I need help. can someone please pray for me?

 

[GodsGrace]

Please help me. I have no job right now and have been unemployed for about 4 months and 13 days. I left my last job because the hours became too demanding for me as well as the work load. Ever since then, I have been able to apply to as many different jobs as possible, and by the grace of God, have been able to get many interviews that have led me to getting pretty far in the interviewing/recruiting process (12 so far), but no offers. I did interview with one company recently that told me that they think I'm a great fit for the role I've applied for - even emailing me saying that I am considered as "one of their top candidates" and that the reference checking process has been initiated since Thursday, last week; but after providing my references on Friday, last week, and following-up with them today, they told me they'll have to get back to me regarding their decision on my application sometime early-mid next week, because a team member has unfortunately had to deal with a family emergency that has rendered them unable to meet with the rest of the team to go over the surveys that my references filled out.

I'm writing this because i have no one else to talk to; i have no friends and my family can only provide me with so much emotional support. I am genuinely tired of going through the whole interviewing process only to be rejected time and time again.

I am so exhausted and desperate. I pray day and night for God's mercy to shine on me, but sometimes I feel as though He doesn't hear :/ and it really saddens me. I am in a really dark place and I need help. can someone please pray for me?

Some will read your request for prayer and will pray for you even though they will not post.
When we're in the tunnel, it's always dark --- but there is light ahead.
Don't lose hope and don't become discouraged - employers can sense this.
Stay strong in the Lord.
Blessings.

 

[theanonymous]

Some will read your request for prayer and will pray for you even though they will not post.
When we're in the tunnel, it's always dark --- but there is light ahead.
Don't lose hope and don't become discouraged - employers can sense this.
Stay strong in the Lord.
Blessings.

thank you for the kinds words of encouragement!

 

[killiekrankie]

Hello! I know how you feel. I was unemployed for six months many years ago. Applied for many jobs, filled in forms, had interviews, seemed to get nowhere. Now with hindsight in a job I love and where I believe I am called to be I can look back and say that I'm glad I was not successful in some of those other jobs. So my advice to you is don't give up, keep praying, keep faith, be strong. The Lord works for the good in all circumstances as Romans 8:28 says. One day you'll look back and have a testimony of God's provision to share. In the meantime why not make the most of your time, serve in the church, do some voluntary work etc. God Bless You

 

[theanonymous]

Hello! I know how you feel. I was unemployed for six months many years ago. Applied for many jobs, filled in forms, had interviews, seemed to get nowhere. Now with hindsight in a job I love and where I believe I am called to be I can look back and say that I'm glad I was not successful in some of those other jobs. So my advice to you is don't give up, keep praying, keep faith, be strong. The Lord works for the good in all circumstances as Romans 8:28 says. One day you'll look back and have a testimony of God's provision to share. In the meantime why not make the most of your time, serve in the church, do some voluntary work etc. God Bless You

Thank you for your words of encouragement! I try to recite Romans 8:28 as much as possible.
About the volunteer work - I have done that for many years in the past, especially when I was in school, but now that I am out of school and have bills to pay (and don't have a job at the moment), i spend my free time trying to do ubereats delivery as much as possible just to stay afloat; and that contributes to the exhaustion :/

 

[theanonymous]

I just need something temporary right now so that i can get back on track as i continue applying for more jobs that are stable and wait to hear back from employers. But i don't know anymore what to do

 

[Tessa]

Hi theanonymous
You are doing the right thing. Keep on applying - do not give up. God has a plan for you. Pray before you go for the interview.
Send as many applications as you can. If God is for you who can be against you. Take heart it will happen.
God Bless

 

[MayGodHeal]

Keep applying, there should be job openings for food service or department stores. Walmart usually hires but I dunno what the market looks like. Keep looking online as well, seems to be the easiest way of looking for a job.

Even though I suggested retail jobs, I know you need something temporary, I found it difficult to find a job when I was trying to leave Target. Sometimes factory jobs are looking for people as well. It depends on what you are looking for I guess. If you're unsure its going to be difficult to find one that fits your needs as well. Good luck and praying you find something.

 

[Marianne333]

Please help me. I have no job right now and have been unemployed for about 4 months and 13 days. I left my last job because the hours became too demanding for me as well as the work load. Ever since then, I have been able to apply to as many different jobs as possible, and by the grace of God, have been able to get many interviews that have led me to getting pretty far in the interviewing/recruiting process (12 so far), but no offers. I did interview with one company recently that told me that they think I'm a great fit for the role I've applied for - even emailing me saying that I am considered as "one of their top candidates" and that the reference checking process has been initiated since Thursday, last week; but after providing my references on Friday, last week, and following-up with them today, they told me they'll have to get back to me regarding their decision on my application sometime early-mid next week, because a team member has unfortunately had to deal with a family emergency that has rendered them unable to meet with the rest of the team to go over the surveys that my references filled out.

I'm writing this because i have no one else to talk to; i have no friends and my family can only provide me with so much emotional support. I am genuinely tired of going through the whole interviewing process only to be rejected time and time again.

I am so exhausted and desperate. I pray day and night for a miracle and for God's mercy to shine on me, but sometimes I feel as though He doesn't hear :/ and it really saddens me. I am in a really dark place and I need help. can someone please pray for me?

praying for you with all my heart. May the Lord hear your prayers. Please be patient some timed doors close only because God has something greater in store. That's whay my pastor always says. May the Lord be with you, and I pray that you get a great offer from one of your interviews. Stay strong!