I've been praying, but still feel anxious

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This might sound like a silly question, and please forgive me if it is (currently going through RCIA and finding out how much I DON'T actually know). I interviewed for a job last week, but I started praying a Rosary novena the day I found out I had the interview. Every night since I found out about the interview I've prayed the Rosary (now going onto 11 days, so I'm going a bit beyond the novena), prayed to St Anthony for employment, and said a few other prayers for my family, and to always accept the Will of God. Despite all of this, I still feel anxious and a little doubtful about actually getting the job. I'm a pretty cynical person, though getting better, and am not as optimistic as I should be. Is this doubt undermining my prayers? I truly am confident in my prayers, I am devoted, but it seems wrong to pray so hard then still feel pessimistic. Any advice?
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Sunc
 
Trust in God. You did your best in your interview. You have been praying and are keeping on praying, you can be assured God has heard your prayer. Keep on praying and thank God for the result however it turns out. Believe God always knows the best can bring you peace.
God bless!
 
thank you. I’ve only just recently joined this forum, but already found it to be filled with kind, deeply compassionate people. I hope (and pray) that God has heard my prayers, and will be thankful for whatever may come as I know that Christ always wants what is best for us, in the light of eternity.
 
Joining you in prayer that the Lord will provide
a good job for you …

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
 
It’s fine to feel doubtful about getting the job. Don’t doubt God’s commitment to your well-being. Sooner will a mother forget her child then God forget one of His children. Maybe it’s God’s will that you don’t get the job; maybe there is another, better one on the horizon. Any combination of things could happen.
 
Sunc said:
Hi everyone,
Code: 
This might sound like a silly question, and please forgive me if it is (currently going through RCIA and finding out how much I DON'T actually know). I interviewed for a job last week, but I started praying a Rosary novena the day I found out I had the interview. Every night since I found out about the interview I've prayed the Rosary (now going onto 11 days, so I'm going a bit beyond the novena), prayed to St Anthony for employment, and said a few other prayers for my family, and to always accept the Will of God. Despite all of this, I still feel anxious and a little doubtful about actually getting the job. I'm a pretty cynical person, though getting better, and am not as optimistic as I should be. Is this doubt undermining my prayers? I truly am confident in my prayers, I am devoted, but it seems wrong to pray so hard then still feel pessimistic. Any advice?
Thanks,
Sunc
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👍:thumbsup:Have been down that road a few times myself. I think we expect God to answer our prayers at the snap of a finger, and when they aren’t answered in our time we sometime think it’s our lack of faith. relax, keep praying. HE Hears you. our Lord may have something better for you. a great Novena when you are hard pressed is to the Infant of Prague. works for me. God Bless you, and don’t give up. Talking to God in the quiet of your room, and just lay out all your concerns ALL of them
 
Hey Sunc,

I have been there recently. I was unemployed for a year. Fortunately I kept praying and praying and finally work with decent pay. It came from a blind ad of all things. I don’t know if this is “the job” but it came when it needed to come.

Our Lord hears all and help arrives when the time is right. Our Father will give us what is best for us. Keep praying, Rosaries help too as well as visiting the Blessed Sacrament. Talk it over with Jesus and Mary.

Good Luck and God Bless. I will join you in praying.

MEMORARE,
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen
 
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