Many years without a job

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I’ve been over 6 years without a job. But my main concern is not about the system or my luck, it is about me. I have been far too lazy over the years, and the past moves into the future and I don’t change. I am very discouraged and unhappy, during the times when I am not being simply lazy again. I really don’t think I am lazy about working, but about the unpleasant process of looking for work, given a lack of confidence that I have for many reasons. I am also far too lazy about other things, e.g. making my home presentable. (But I worked long hours when I did have a job, and I’m not afraid of that)

For better or for worse, I have been able to survive financially without a job. I say for worse only because I might have been more motivated if I needed money more desperately. I will run out of money before too long, but what a pity to wait that long. But I do thank God that He has provided for me. May God help those many people who are truly desperate. I have no right to complain compared to these people.

Please pray for me, that God breaks through my foolish, stubborn ways, and that I listen to Him. Pray that I find a job in which I can serve Him best. Pray that I am patient with myself even while I change so little.
 
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I’ve been over 6 years without a job. But my main concern is not about the system or my luck, it is about me. I have been far too lazy over the years, and the past moves into the future and I don’t change. I am very discouraged and unhappy, during the times when I am not being simply lazy again. I really don’t think I am lazy about working, but about the unpleasant process of looking for work, given a lack of confidence that I have for many reasons. I am also far too lazy about other things, e.g. making my home presentable. (But I worked long hours when I did have a job, and I’m not afraid of that)

For better or for worse, I have been able to survive financially without a job. I say for worse only because I might have been more motivated if I needed money more desperately. I will run out of money before too long, but what a pity to wait that long. But I do thank God that He has provided for me. May God help those many people who are truly desperate. I have no right to complain compared to these people.

Please pray for me, that God breaks through my foolish, stubborn ways, and that I listen to Him. Pray that I find a job in which I can serve Him best. Pray that I am patient with myself even while I change so little.
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I do understand what you are saying, I have been out of work fulltime for almost 2 years now; though I have had several part-time jobs. In the beginning, for perhaps the first year, I looked for a fulltime job with fervor. As time went on I became complacent with just surviving. Now I have lost nearly everything, I feel defeated and ashamed of myself - saying, perhaps I could have done more.

I will pray for you, and for all the others in need of the courage and strength required to look for employment and strive for a better way of life.

God Bless you!
 
Hail Mary…

Amen.

Mother Mary, please make your intentions in this matter come true. Amen.
 
Remembering you in my daily prayers. The Husband has many of the same challenges you do, so I’ve seen firsthand how difficult they can be to deal with. God bless!
 
nkbeth said:
I’ve been over 6 years without a job. But my main concern is not about the system or my luck, it is about me. I have been far too lazy over the years, and the past moves into the future and I don’t change. I am very discouraged and unhappy, during the times when I am not being simply lazy again. I really don’t think I am lazy about working, but about the unpleasant process of looking for work, given a lack of confidence that I have for many reasons. I am also far too lazy about other things, e.g. making my home presentable. (But I worked long hours when I did have a job, and I’m not afraid of that)

For better or for worse, I have been able to survive financially without a job. I say for worse only because I might have been more motivated if I needed money more desperately. I will run out of money before too long, but what a pity to wait that long. But I do thank God that He has provided for me. May God help those many people who are truly desperate. I have no right to complain compared to these people.

Please pray for me, that God breaks through my foolish, stubborn ways, and that I listen to Him. Pray that I find a job in which I can serve Him best. Pray that I am patient with myself even while I change so little.
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What was your line of work, your education level, any cerificates? Teaching, construction, restaurants? I will pray for you to find work, it is helpful to see if you can find work in what you do best.
God Bless
 
PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH
FOR SUCCESS IN WORK
(by Pope Saint Pius X)
Glorious St. Joseph,
model of all those who are devoted to labour,
obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously,
putting the call of duty above my many sins;
to work with thankfulness and joy,
considering it an honour to employ and develop,
by means of labour,
the gifts received from God;
to work with order,
peace, prudence and patience,
never surrendering to weariness or difficulties;
to work, above all,
with purity of intention,
and with detachment from self,
having always death before my eyes
and the account which I must render of time lost,
of talents wasted,
of good omitted,
of vain complacency in success
so fatal to the work of God.
All for Jesus,
all for Mary,
all after thy example,
O Patriarch Joseph.
Such shall be my motto in life and death.

Amen.
 
Merciful God, let Your love be my strength and courage,
and Your Word be my guide,
let me not judge others,
but stand firm before them with love.

Lord God, be my shield and my armor,
protect me against their arrows,
and spears of deceit.

My God, let me smile and laugh,
as evil surrounds me.

Though I am a sinner, Lord,
let my penitent heart be always in Your favor,
and let my spirit take refuge in Your light. Amen.
 
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil. Amen
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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