Frustrated

So, in faith, I quite my job of 6 years to go on a mission trip that God called me to. It was a 11 month trip to 20+ countries. And I am sure glad that God had me go. He changed my life completely.

Well, towards the end of the trip God told me that my next step was to go back home and pour into my nephew and nieces. Well, I am back home now and have been for almost 4 months now. And it has been exciting and also very challenging but I am happy to be doing what God asked of me.

Now, what frustrates me is that I haven't been able to find work. I have been asked to go to GA to work on several occasions but have rejected the offers because of wanting to do God's will. I have filled out so many applications that my head is pounding. I have only had 2 calls for interviews and was not offered either position.

I need a job. I have $3 in the bank and that is it. I have to pay rent, buy necessities, etc. Thankfully, my brother has been so kind to let me live with him and his family, rent free til I do get a job. It is just really hard and I feel bad because my sister-in-law is the only one working. So, 6 people are living off her income.

Please pray for peace and patience over me as I wait on God's perfect timing to open the right doors.

Keep up the strong faith you have in God. He will lead you to a great job that fits your skills and abilities. Sometimes following Gods will means hardships coupled with a lot of patience. I'm praying that you get the right job at His perfect time.

Thank you so much, seriously. I don't like being frustrated and never really am but this is just so hard. I haven't had this much trouble getting a job since I was 16 years old, then again, I was in the same place for 6 years.

I hear the frustration in your post, I am praying for you to be lined up with the perfect job God has for you. I pray that your whole family will be blessed and that you all draw close to Christ knowing that every good thing comes from Him. I pray that you would find strength in the Lord who provides every single need (He promised! That means your needs will be met, gaurenteed) I pray that you will find joy in hardships and place your trust in God. I pray that everyone in your family will have the means to get their bills paid and be satisfied in their position of life. I pray for encouragment from other people who will uplift you. Amen

Praying for job and all needs.
God bless, pickles

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God is stil baking your job, if u heng on alittle longer it be done soon. just be patient and pray and thank HIMfor that job HEis baking.

hope u getting my point.

u re in my prayer.
dnt feel bad about you'r in-law, God told her to work for u. just like that widow had to give her last meal to Elijah without complaining, so is the same thing with your in-law. just pray for her daily.
god knows what HE is doing.

we love u.

Father in the name of Jesus i thank you for ARC84, Lord she is a daughter who is seeking to do your will and be obedient. Father you said you would provide for us and i pray that your promise would come to pass in her life for we proclaim it over our sister today. We declare with our mouth that she would get a job interview and be hired as soon as possible. Thank you Jesus for your awesomeness and your promises.

Hi There,

I know this might sound a little Cliche, but when I read this I feel a quote echoing in my head..."Ask and you shall receive". God is a provider and nothing is beyond his power. As I pray for you, I just want to tell you that in being his servant, I believe that he will look after you...

Wow! I wrote this post back in 2010... just months after coming home from my mission trip. I had no clue what God had in store for the future.

I can say that I spent the next 3 years still looking for a job. I had very few interviews... we are talking 5 at the max!
Many days were frustrating but at the same time I knew God wanted to use the time to draw me nearer to Him. So, I began to take better care of myself spiritually and physically. And through tears, frustration and many talks with friends, I was reminded that God would open a door in His timing.

In January of this year, I joined a community at my church. It is actually a training group to train us over the next year before sending us into the mission field long term. Well, one of the guys in the group has been such an amazing part of my life since I met him. He's encouraged me to keep praying, keep striving and to be the confident woman that he knows God has called me to be. Because of our talks, I stayed persistent in looking for a job and coming to God daily (sometimes multiple times a day) asking, seeking and knocking.

On April 6th, my brother got a text message from our cousin. He asked if I would be interested in a bilingual receptionist job. My response? "Heck yes! I am interested in anything!" Five minutes later I received a call from a woman. The first thing she says to me is, "I hear you are a believer too!" As we continued talking we found out that we attend the same church. She then asked if I would come in the next day for an interview and if I would spend the rest of the day in prayer about whether I should take the job or not. The next day I had my interview and she says, "I want to take more time to pray about this but I will call you in a few hours and let you know."

I got home to find that our landline was down!!! I was freaking out. When our line was back up, I called her only to get her voicemail. She finally called back and let me know that I got the job!!!! I started work the very next day!

I am still learning the ins and outs of the business. But I know God has me there for a reason. And I am so thankful that He's open this door. I know that missions is in the future but I know He has me here now for a reason and a season and I am going to take in each blessing.