Hi there, right now I am facing one of the most unpredictable and insecure times of my life. I just graduated with my masters degree and have been looking for a job for quite a long time now and can't seem to find anything. I have over $40,000 in debt that I can't afford to pay back. On top of this I have a serious medical condition which costs over $1,000 a month in prescription costs. I am running out of medication and have no health insurance right now as I am struggling to get help with the ontario drug program. I have had to move back into my moms house because I can't afford to pay rent. She isn't a Christian, and everyday feels like a battle just living under her roof, but my only other choice is living on the streets. I don;t have any friends in this city and am struggling to find community. My mother struggles with intense anxiety and takes out her frustrations on me by being emotionally abusive, and my brother is an alcoholic and is severely depressed. On top of that I am struggling to find any sort of community of Christians my age and am extremely lonely. I feel in dispair, trapped, and all alone. I know Jesus is with me, but I need a community of believers around me to face this battle I'm going through. I feel I'm at the end of my rope with life. I need prayer that God would lead me to a community of age-related believers who I can connect with. I've been searching online for a group but a lot of churches in my city don't have young adult groups, and the ones I have tried going to are not centered around Jesus at all and nobody seems to care for eachother or show any fruits of the Spirit. I just sensed these people weren't really Christians, but wolves in sheeps clothing. I feel so alone. I also need prayer that my medical needs would be provided for, and that I would be able to find a job. I've worked so hard at school for 7 years in post secondary education, and now am thinking of just getting a factory job because I can't find anything in my field. I am struggling to hear Gods direction in all of this too. I feel like He's closing these doors on me with jobs, so maybe He wants me somewhere else, but I don't know where else I'm supposed to go. Thank you so much for your prayers. I am very grateful I found this website.
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Oh, honey! 
I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way, and that these things are happening to you!
First, the medical thing: almost ALL drug manufacturers give away their meds to people with financial need. It's a huge tax break for them, but who cares? It's a boon for people like you and me, and the Lord gives these meds to us because he loves us!
Please google the name of the medication(s) you take, along with PAP, or patient assistance program. I do not know for sure, but I am reasonably certain this will apply to Canadian citizens as well as those of us who live in the 'States. The same doc who writes your scripts can send in the application and a cover script, and the drug companies ask for financial info (like a tax return) once a year (so they will send your meds for a year!). I hope this will be of use to you!
I also hope (actual hope in God) that you will find some like minded believers here in this site (welcome!, btw) who are your age to lift you to the Lord, and to simply befriend you. Although I don't participate in the live chat, I believe there are many your age who do. I can think of half a dozen just off the top of my head who fit this description...lovely young believers of both genders who would be wonderful for you to get to know. ♥
Meanwhile, please be assured I have spoken of you to our Father! I have written your name in my prayer notebook to help my failing memory. Much more importantly, God has written your name on the palms of His hands--He will never forget or abandon you.
I pray for patience both for you with your mom, and for her with you. The same with your brother. I trust the Lord God to help you, to strengthen you, to lead you in the path He has for you.
I can't imagine how trying this must be for you, my dear. I know you feel alone, but see! You write that you've been given discernment to know wolves in sheep's clothing...this is the Lord, ever near you, beloved of your Father. ♥ Sometimes we do not recognize our dear Lord when we are overwhelmed by life's circumstances, so I point this out only to show you that He is busy at work in your life, not out of condemnation at all.
I hope you will keep letting us know how it is with you. You will continue in my prayers.
~ellie
I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way, and that these things are happening to you!First, the medical thing: almost ALL drug manufacturers give away their meds to people with financial need. It's a huge tax break for them, but who cares? It's a boon for people like you and me, and the Lord gives these meds to us because he loves us!
Please google the name of the medication(s) you take, along with PAP, or patient assistance program. I do not know for sure, but I am reasonably certain this will apply to Canadian citizens as well as those of us who live in the 'States. The same doc who writes your scripts can send in the application and a cover script, and the drug companies ask for financial info (like a tax return) once a year (so they will send your meds for a year!). I hope this will be of use to you!
I also hope (actual hope in God) that you will find some like minded believers here in this site (welcome!, btw) who are your age to lift you to the Lord, and to simply befriend you. Although I don't participate in the live chat, I believe there are many your age who do. I can think of half a dozen just off the top of my head who fit this description...lovely young believers of both genders who would be wonderful for you to get to know. ♥
Meanwhile, please be assured I have spoken of you to our Father! I have written your name in my prayer notebook to help my failing memory.
Much more importantly, God has written your name on the palms of His hands--He will never forget or abandon you.I pray for patience both for you with your mom, and for her with you. The same with your brother. I trust the Lord God to help you, to strengthen you, to lead you in the path He has for you.
I can't imagine how trying this must be for you, my dear. I know you feel alone, but see! You write that you've been given discernment to know wolves in sheep's clothing...this is the Lord, ever near you, beloved of your Father. ♥ Sometimes we do not recognize our dear Lord when we are overwhelmed by life's circumstances, so I point this out only to show you that He is busy at work in your life, not out of condemnation at all.
I hope you will keep letting us know how it is with you. You will continue in my prayers.
~ellie
Father God , Your love saves and strengthens us when your test come they are not to hurt us but to grow us into being more like your son. LORD in every test you are with us, but those times we can feel so alone. I pray you bring people into this child of yours life to help her in all ways needed. Give her the gift of a close friend. Help her stand in the love and truth of your word. Help her resist the lies of the evilone at this time when they seem so loud and your voice but a whisper.
1 THESSALONIANS 2:4 even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
2 Corinthians 1:4He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God
1 THESSALONIANS 2:4 even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
2 Corinthians 1:4He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God
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Father God, please help her to know that You are God both in the valley and on the mountain. That even when times are hard and it feels like she is walking alone, that You are still with her. She needs Your strength Lord, and Your mercy. Please help her to discover Your plans for her, and help her to find her footing again. In Your son's name, amen.
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Praying for you sweetie for guidance and strength and especially for a group of Christians that you can fellowship with . This is very uplifting
Continue to visit Churches and make friends...you will find a niche.
There are a lot of college graduates working at jobs not related to their field of study; probably due to the poor world economy. So don't feel bad about taking a factory job. Especially with school debts to pay. But keep sending out your resume...it may take awhile but you'll probably find a field-related job. Be persistent
Continue to visit Churches and make friends...you will find a niche.
There are a lot of college graduates working at jobs not related to their field of study; probably due to the poor world economy. So don't feel bad about taking a factory job. Especially with school debts to pay. But keep sending out your resume...it may take awhile but you'll probably find a field-related job. Be persistent
Thank you brothers and sisters for your encouraging messages and prayers. My heart was overwhelmed with love as I read your messages. Your prayers have certainly been helping, as God is helping me to trust in Him, surrender to His plans for me, and to lose an attitude of entitlement with life. God bless you all. Your thoughts and prayers mean more than you know!