Prayer Advice

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JimR-OCDS said:
I lost my job almost two weeks ago. I’m 59 years of age, so finding another job is close to impossible.
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Jim, that’s really rough-a too commonly heard story these days. We’ll pray for you, too.
 
  1. Prayer is your link to God and if you are praying for a job thats fine. Its the devil
    who is calling you a hipocrite to stop you praying. Any prayer is better than no prayer.
  2. You already worked it out for yourself even if you cant face it but a prayer where you
    dictate the terms isn’t a prayer its an order.
  3. now I dont want too sound too harsh lol but what Kind of Parent just gives in to a kid
    throwing a tantrum to get what they want even if the parent knows better
I do understand and feel your desperation and hope everything will work out but im more concerned with your spiritual health. Just start praying in faith and trust in God. I will always promote the rosary as a great prayer and habit. Listen to someone who knows (though im not going to into details lol) you must place your trust in God ask that if it be his will for you to get a new job then help you otherwise direct you in the proper path and help you cope with these traumatic events in your life.

How is the rest of your practice MASS ; EUCHARIST etc.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

who knows what God may have planned for this time in your life. 🤷
 
Good evening, sir. I commend you for taking your personal struggle to the Faith community - we’re here to help!

I respond to you on two points:
One one hand it may be too little too late, but then some prayer is better than no prayer.
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Remember that it is never too late to turn to the Lord – whether it be for guidance, enlightenment, or even assistance. The Lord welcomes all to His arms with a cleansing embrace and open heart.
Also, I feel somewhat hypocritical praying now when I need something
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I understand your sentiments here. However, as I said before, the Lord welcomes all of His people home whenever they need. Is it possible that the Lord is using this struggle in your life to bring you home?

Often people feel called to the Lord at different times in their life. Certainly be assured it is not too late. I’m sure the Lord is happy you’ve come back to him!

In regards to prayer, be not ashamed of asking for something from the Lord. Rather, allow this asking for assistance to guide your new journey with God. Let it serve as a starting point for new, non-beseeching, and selfless prayer.

Best of luck with your job. I have prayed for you.
 
Just an update.

My (our) prayers were answered. Just 4 hours before I was supposed to be discharged the new management came to me and asked me to stay on. So I’m still gainfully employed.

Thank you all for your support.
 
Today’s homily on St. Thomas requiring proof led into the topic of prayer, of how we naturally turn to God during crisis. “You believe because you have seen. Blessed are those who believe though they have not seen.” Many of us seek the experience God. We look for the miracles. And these miracles do occur. We are called to continue praying, to continue to believe even beyond the “experiential experience” of God, even when we don’t experience healing, the restoration of our financial resources, or any of the myriad experiences of God’s love. Our call is to prayer that transcends the experiential. This requires faith.
 
Lost_Sheep said:
I know I should not have a “What’s in it for me?” attitude, but I do. 🤷
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That is something you need to overcome.

If God decides to help you, remember, ‘Thy will be done’, will you continue to pray afterwards or will you stop?

God loves you and wants to help you, He just wants you to love Him and help Him.
 
Nelka said:
That is something you need to overcome.
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Won’t be happening any time soon, unfortunately…
If God decides to help you, remember, ‘Thy will be done’, will you continue to pray afterwards or will you stop?
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So far I have continued and intend to continue. But rebuilding myself into a better person is going to take while.
God loves you and wants to help you, He just wants you to love Him and help Him.
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Agreed, but it wouldn’t hurt for Him to make the first move once in a while.
 
Lost_Sheep said:
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So far I have continued and intend to continue. But rebuilding myself into a better person is going to take while.

Agreed, but it wouldn’t hurt for Him to make the first move once in a while.
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We do not need to rebuild ourselves. The hard part is submitting our wills to God. Trust Him to do the rebuilding, to make you the person He would have you be. As scripture says, “I am the vine, you are the branches. Apart from me you can do nothing. But with God all things are possible.” The OT image is that of a potter shaping the clay. The hard part is allowing ourselves to become clay in the potter’s hand.
As for God making the first move, He did that when He reconciled the world to Himself. Are you ready to accept and respond to this gift of Love?
 
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