Struggling - please pray for me

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All,

I struggle to write this, but would like to ask for your prayers.

I have been unemployed for a very long time (multiple years), as I had to take care of a family member with very serious health issues. (Thanks be to God, that family member did recover-so those prayers were answered) I was laid off, and during that time, unable to find and commit to new employment.

Despite solid education and long experience, I find myself rejected time and time again, no matter what I do or say. I’ve continued to drain my savings, and am now facing a very uncertain future. I feel like a useless person, to be thrown away and not thought of as having any value. Now I am viewed as as “unemployable”, I guess.

I don’t know what to say or do anymore.

I go to Mass, to confession, and to Adoration as often as I can. I try to pray for others, in the hope that “goodwill” comes back to me as well.

After yet another rejection letter today, I just want to throw my hands up and cry out “Why, Lord???”

I know there are others who are also suffering. And there are also others who are probably even worse off than myself. Still, I struggle with my feelings and am at a loss.

Please, please pray for me. I ask for your help.

Thank you.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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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 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.

†
 
Prayer To St. Anthony For Employment

Blessed St. Anthony, who in life was ever mindful of the needs of the afflicted, consuming himself in the service of God and for the good of souls, who was the enemy of idleness and a tireless worker in the vineyard of the Lord, beseech God to grant Molly a suitable job, which may procure for her and her loved ones a decent livelihood, and be at the same time a means of personal sanctification and of real service to others. Amen.

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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.

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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 death.

Amen.

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Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.

Amen.

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St. Anthony, helper in all necessities, pray for us.

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Holy Mary, Mother of God, send forth the effect of grace of thy flame of love over all humanity, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
 
I will gladly pray for you to find employment, do not give up, pray constantly and trust in God to take of you.

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 with this confidence, I fly to 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.
 
In times like these, it seems that all your positive efforts don’t pan out. Well there is hope. I have known rejection time and time again. The best thing to do is to ask God what is His will for you. Perhaps you have been knocking on the wrong doors. Ask God where you should be and go to. He answers your prayers. It took mine several years but it finally came. In the meantime I was struggling to find work; anything even cleaning homes and I have a degree. I was so low at one point that I began to cry at the house that I was cleaning. I couldn’t believe I had to resort to this to make money. I prayed and cried to God and He told me to hang on. I humbled myself and did what I could.

If you can go to one of those agencies that help you find a job; anyone in the meantime to just help with finances, even part-time work is helpful.

I will pray for you. May God help you find a suitable job and sustain you in the meantime. Take care and don’t lose hope. God Bless.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

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 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.

†
 
Prayer For Work - Soon

Oh Merciful Father,I come to Your presence fully acknowledging that nothing is impossible with You. Lord, I lose heart when I am continually disappointed in my search for a job and when a job, which I like, goes to somebody else. Endless waiting and all the recommendations unavailing shatter my hope. My mind, under such circumstances, tends to degenerate into doubting Your might and questioning Your love. In all such situations, strengthen me to put my trust in You and to be patient in You.If my sins are a stumbling block to this blessing, I plead with You Father, to forgive them. Lord, I am also very much worried when I realize that I am not in a position to support myself. Turn every sorrow into joy. I know that You will definitely do so. Grant me a good job soon, according to Your will and in the place of Your own choice. Your will is my privilege. I praise You Lord, for hearing my prayer and for Your promise of a job for me soon.Amen.
 
Molly12 said:
All,

I struggle to write this, but would like to ask for your prayers.

I have been unemployed for a very long time (multiple years), as I had to take care of a family member with very serious health issues. (Thanks be to God, that family member did recover-so those prayers were answered) I was laid off, and during that time, unable to find and commit to new employment.

Despite solid education and long experience, I find myself rejected time and time again, no matter what I do or say. I’ve continued to drain my savings, and am now facing a very uncertain future. I feel like a useless person, to be thrown away and not thought of as having any value. Now I am viewed as as “unemployable”, I guess.

I don’t know what to say or do anymore.

I go to Mass, to confession, and to Adoration as often as I can. I try to pray for others, in the hope that “goodwill” comes back to me as well.

After yet another rejection letter today, I just want to throw my hands up and cry out “Why, Lord???”

I know there are others who are also suffering. And there are also others who are probably even worse off than myself. Still, I struggle with my feelings and am at a loss.

Please, please pray for me. I ask for your help.

Thank you.
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Praying for your intentions & to St. Joseph for you to secure employment.
 
Prayer to St. Joseph:

Joseph, by the work of your hands
and the sweat of your brow,
you supported Jesus and Mary,
and had the Son of God as your fellow worker.

Teach me to work as you did,
with patience and perseverance, for God and
for those whom God has given me to support.
Teach me to see in my fellow workers
the Christ who desires to be in them,
that I may always be charitable and forbearing
towards all.

Grant me to look upon work
with the eyes of faith,
so that I shall recognize in it
my share in God’s own creative activity
and in Christ’s work of our redemption,
and so take pride in it.

When it is pleasant and productive,
remind me to give thanks to God for it.
And when it is burdensome,
teach me to offer it to God,
in reparation for my sins
and the sins of the world.

Amen.
 
Did you try to go to rehabilitative services and ask them to help you try and find a job?
 
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
Dominus tecum,
Benedicta to in mulieribus,
Et benedictus, fructus, ventris tui Jesus

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
Ora pro nobis, pecatoribus nunc,
Et in hora mortis nostrae.

Amen

Oh My Jesus, Forgive us our sins,
Save us from the fires Hell,
And lead all souls to Heaven,
Especially those in most need of they mercy,
Amen

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us.
St. John Paul, pray for us
 
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