Pray for God's direction

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Hi all,

I am lost. I really don’t know how to continue my job search. The doors are all shut as if God puts his fist against me. I have spoken with many people including recruiters and headhunters, but they are unable to help me. Moreover, they all point me to a direction which I won’t be able to do: going back to school.

I can’t take on any more student loans and I don’t have the resources for another degree. I admit that I have dreamt I went back to school to continue my studies of my favorite subjects several times! However, it seems impossible to me (from my perspective only). Where does the money come from?

Moreover, how can I open my hand to God to ask for money? It seems to me it’s wrong to ask God for money. I just don’t know how to say this petition prayer at all. I am confused. I really am. Please pray for me. I do need some direction from God.
 
Hi Joseph,

Don’t be disheartened or feel abandoned. God knows what you need and what you want. He is watching and is ready to give more than you can accept. I wish I had an answer to explain the mystery behind these rough experiences we all encounter, but know that our Lord is guiding every thought, action and moment in your life. It could be that he is preparing you for something special. Trust in him and you will get what is best for you.

I was in your shoes a long time ago and I didn’t know what to do. What saddened me was that God was making fun of my dependance upon him. I could accept the loss of time, money etc, but I couldn’t accept the fact that I placed my whole life, trust, prayers and hope in him to no avail. I got what I wanted, even more, I received what was best for me. I knew after constant prayer and reflection that this is where I want to go and where I want to be. The Lord didn’t fail me, despite the agony I went through, he allowed me to suffer as he does for all people he loves, so that I may appreciate the value of his goodness and may use those lessons to remember that he is with us in every instant. Trust me, it is such moments that a person feels complete abandonment where the greatest improvements are had. Trust in God, talk to him as a freind and he will not deprive you of your prayers.

I’ll keep you in my prayers.

Just to let you know, I have asked for one prayer intention at CAF and I received it. I’ll guarantee that your’s will be answered as well. ;). That reminds me, I have a new intention to post in the next few days.

FYI, I have only ever asked for one prayer in
 
Please remember God is your Father, you can ask Him for ANYTHING.

He will give you all that you need to do His holy will in your life all you need to do is ask Him.
Put your will aside and do what He wants you to do. You might very well be returning to school, since you have had so many dreams on that subject. You are unemployed so you might get a grant or something.

You will not know unless you try. Don’t forget to ask Our Lady to intercede for you:

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee…
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee…
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
Amen

I am keeping you in my prayers, josephpang.

God bless,
~Rae
 
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.
 
I understand where you’re coming from as I`m in a similar situation. God Bless you bro and never lose hope… All the best as the Big Man Above will always provide.

" O That You Would Bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your Hand be with Me and that You’ll keep me from evil so that I may not cause pain"

Lord, hear our prayers.
 
I am now praying 54 Day novena. Few days ao, I saw, in my mind that Our mother, Virgin Mother knelt down in front of God and interceded for me. So much tears came out of my eyes, and I said, “Mother, thank you.” and then I continue crying.

I know our mother Virgin Mary is working hard to help me. I put my trust to her.

Thanks, mother Virgin Mary.
 
There is a very important question here:

How do you know you are following God’s plan or doing God’s will?
 
josephpang883 said:
There is a very important question here:

How do you know you are following God’s plan or doing God’s will?
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Start with the little things to know whether or not your are doing God’s will. For example:
You wake up Sunday morning and you are so relaxed and just want to stay in bed, but you know you should get up and go to Mass. God’s will is probably for you to get up and go to Mass.
or
You are at a store that you are very familiar with, you see a woman who seems lost. You can either assist her or continue on with your shopping. If you assist her, you are probably doing God’s will.
or
You are riding in your car listening to your favorite radio station, when all of a sudden, you get the urge to pray or sing a hymn. You can either block the sudden urge out of your mind and continue listening to your music, or you can follow that prompting, turn your music off, and pray or sing that hymn. If you follow the prompting and pray or sing that hymn, you then are probably following God’s will.

I think that doing God’s will means we must do what we know would please God in any given situation. God’s will for us is the highest good for our souls. We know in our hearts what He wants us to do, we are just distracted by everything around us.

When you start doing His will in small things, you begin to understand what His will is for you in larger things. You must pray daily asking to understand what God’s will is for your life and to be able to do it.

Don’t give up. St. Pio of Pietrelcina says, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” Have faith.

I have been praying for you and I am sure there are many more who are as well.

God bless,
~Rae
 
Our Father Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
On 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

Hail Mary full of grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the fruit of they womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen.
 
josephpang883 said:
I am now praying 54 Day novena. Few days ao, I saw, in my mind that Our mother, Virgin Mother knelt down in front of God and interceded for me. So much tears came out of my eyes, and I said, “Mother, thank you.” and then I continue crying.

I know our mother Virgin Mary is working hard to help me. I put my trust to her.

Thanks, mother Virgin Mary.
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Lord Jesus, You have said, “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” With confidence in Your loving heart which offers rest to weary souls, we come to You in this time of special need. In Your unfailing love, read the prayer that is written on our hearts, and grant the grace that we ask of You, in accordance with Your holy will. In Your name we pray. Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother, to thee 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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