But how???????????

[LovinLocks]

Sidney says (saw this in a blog just now):

"I recognize that these are trying times for many. But don't let trials block your view of God's work. God tells us to believe, and when you believe, rest! Release it to him. He is still the same God, he can do it! You have sowed and sowed, rest! You have prayed. Keep praying, but allow your spirit to rest!"

My skonfuzion comes when I consider the concept of "working in harmony with one's prayers".

I mean, am I to pray and sit and the job I so desperately need will come simply because I prayed and believed God will provide? I mean, would love for it to go down like that; however, I have been working in harmony with that which I pray: A J O B. It's like I eat, sleep, and look for a job. That's my life. Rent is paid until 4/30 . . .then . . .
I desperately need to overstand this concept and I've been contemplating, chewing the cud about it for days now. Any commentary about it I am certainly open to receive and I thank you in advance.

 

[Guitarhero]

I guess that after doing everything possible and being proactive in the search, praying, believing, then just resolve yourself to believing that He is sovereign and that there's no magic coming from our hands to precipitate anything. It's hard! We have to trust that things will come along. You might have to cry, plead, pray, believe, search, get angry, feel sorry and then repeat the process until you trust Him completely enough to not be agitated about it. We just need to get to a point that we actually expect Him to do what He says He will. Trust.

For all of us in dire need of miracles

And may we get answer to much needed prayer so we'll be doing this to show who's got our back

And then the dance

 

[nathansgirl1908]

Sidney says (saw this in a blog just now):

"I recognize that these are trying times for many. But don't let trials block your view of God's work. God tells us to believe, and when you believe, rest! Release it to him. He is still the same God, he can do it! You have sowed and sowed, rest! You have prayed. Keep praying, but allow your spirit to rest!"

My skonfuzion comes when I consider the concept of "working in harmony with one's prayers".

I mean, am I to pray and sit and the job I so desperately need will come simply because I prayed and believed God will provide? I mean, would love for it to go down like that; however, I have been working in harmony with that which I pray: A J O B. It's like I eat, sleep, and look for a job. That's my life. Rent is paid until 4/30 . . .then . . .
I desperately need to overstand this concept and I've been contemplating, chewing the cud about it for days now. Any commentary about it I am certainly open to receive and I thank you in advance.

Great post.
First I would like to say that I'm praying for your provision. I hate to see people going through this.

Second, I think that you SHOULD continue your search. There are some prayers that we pray that don't require any additional "work" on our part other than believing. Then there are other prayers that require us to put forth some effort to see doors unlocked. I think praying and believing for a job falls into the latter category. BUT even though you should continue your job search, you should try to do so without allowing feelings of agitation to block your peacefulness. And I think that peacefulness is the rest that is mentioned.

Also, I think it is important to fast as well during this time. My experience has been that fasting gives a boost to my prayer life.

Sorry for rambling.

 

[tada1]

My skonfuzion comes when I consider the concept of "working in harmony with one's prayers".

I mean, am I to pray and sit and the job I so desperately need will come simply because I prayed and believed God will provide? I mean, would love for it to go down like that; however, I have been working in harmony with that which I pray: A J O B. It's like I eat, sleep, and look for a job. That's my life. Rent is paid until 4/30 . . .then . . .[/SIZE][/FONT]

LovinLocks, i came here looking for answers to a question that I have but there is no doubt in my mind that what i am about to say is something that God wants you to hear. In Jeremiah 29:11, the bible says I know the plans I have for you, plans of good and not of evil, to bring you HOPE and a FUTURE. The bible describes God as a God of hope, justice, and love. When He says that we should not worry, He means that we should not worry. and when he says that we should not be afraid, he means that we should not be afraid.

and I'm not just regurgitating somethin i've heard people say. I am talking from personal experience. There was a point in my life when I had spent pretty much all the money i had on my rent and did not have any more money to pay for the next month. In theory, I could have simply moved to a friend's place but i had signed one of those crazy leases that have you paying rent until your lease expires (whether you're in the apartment or not! I had 8 months left on my lease ) I was stuck and i had no job. i was praying desperately and i wasn't getting any answers.

I was at the end of my line and i was angry that God said we should not kill because i was ready to commit suicide and i couldn't because i thought i would end up in hell for doing it. A day after i had seriously started planning my death, i was trying to call one of my old room mates, but i accidentally called an old advisor from my college days. I had been avoiding this person that i accidentally called because i did not want her to know that i was broke, unemployed, and depressed. She picked up the phone before i could hang up and guess what she told me?

She said she had a letter for me. I had won a lottery. The odds of me winning was 1 in 100 but God saw my pain and He kept his word.

Be strong. Work hard and trust God to take care of you. That experience changed my life. I am not perfect, and my life is not yet 100% where i want it to be but after that experience, I have learned:

1. the worst thing you can do when you're going through a tough time is to hide from your friends and loved ones. Open up to the people that care about you. let them know what's going on.

2. anchor yourself in a bible-based church and use this time to strengthen your Faith in God. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, and powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places

3. Even though you dont know the "hows" you WILL trust God because he created you, He listens when you pray, and He loves you even more than you love yourself.

I hope you find encouragement in something I've said and i hope you come back and post your testimony.

 

[sidney]

Sidney says (saw this in a blog just now):

"I recognize that these are trying times for many. But don't let trials block your view of God's work. God tells us to believe, and when you believe, rest! Release it to him. He is still the same God, he can do it! You have sowed and sowed, rest! You have prayed. Keep praying, but allow your spirit to rest!"

My skonfuzion comes when I consider the concept of "working in harmony with one's prayers".

I mean, am I to pray and sit and the job I so desperately need will come simply because I prayed and believed God will provide? I mean, would love for it to go down like that; however, I have been working in harmony with that which I pray: A J O B. It's like I eat, sleep, and look for a job. That's my life. Rent is paid until 4/30 . . .then . . .
I desperately need to overstand this concept and I've been contemplating, chewing the cud about it for days now. Any commentary about it I am certainly open to receive and I thank you in advance.

Hi Lady! I definitely see what you mean here. I always wonder how it will work out when I type those because all of us are in different places and different seasons. It's not a prophetic word by any means, but a word of encouragement for those who have exhausted their own means. Sometimes I feel God shares with me out of my personal time of prayer and devotion to encourage members of the board. But what is most important is to heed where God is leading you. Sometimes a post or a devotion posted by someone else will speak to you in your situation, but not always. Sometimes I read faith messages, when I'm not actively believing God for anything because I know a time will spring up when that word is relevant for me. So I go and dig it back up. In 2 Timothy 4:2 he tells us to study and share the word 'in season' and 'out of season' (for example when we don't have trials) so we can be prepared when the trials and different things come up.

Regarding your situation, the bible tells us 'first the natural and then the spiritual.' So usually, I exhuast my means and do everything I can do first in the natural. In your case, that would be looking for a job! Keep looking! After that, I look for God to do the rest. Ultimately I know the bible says that 'promotion doesn't come from the east or west, but from God.' But he also tells me that 'faith without works is dead.' The bible has so many principles, focus on the part that speaks to you and where you are in right now. That is called the 'rhema word.'

ETA: God always wants us to take him at his word. There are so many messages about faith in the gospel and they are spoken by Jesus himself. God is simply saying BELIEVE. He wants us to look at him, and not our circumstances. I know its hard when you are going through, but resolve to believe in Him. He said that if we believe we can have anything, Mark 9: 23, but it must be according to his will (I John 5:14). His word also says that "the righetous will not be forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." So I know it is God's will that you get provision.

I will be praying for your job situation. I never know what way God will work it out and it isn't always the way we expect, but he does work it out. His desire is that you believe that God will do it.

 

[sidney]

I guess that after doing everything possible and being proactive in the search, praying, believing, then just resolve yourself to believing that He is sovereign and that there's no magic coming from our hands to precipitate anything. It's hard! We have to trust that things will come along. You might have to cry, plead, pray, believe, search, get angry, feel sorry and then repeat the process until you trust Him completely enough to not be agitated about it. We just need to get to a point that we actually expect Him to do what He says He will. Trust.

For all of us in dire need of miracles

And may we get answer to much needed prayer so we'll be doing this to show who's got our back

And then the dance

I wholeheartedly agree. Trusting God 100% is always his desire. So many times in his word, he tells us to believe that he will do it. Many times I believe God uses our trials to produce faith and trust in him until we get to a point where we can believe him for anything. Then we get to look back and remember all the times he came through for us and our faith gets stronger. He can easily provide the job, us trusting him is the hard part.

 

[sidney]

Great post.
First I would like to say that I'm praying for your provision. I hate to see people going through this.

Second, I think that you SHOULD continue your search. There are some prayers that we pray that don't require any additional "work" on our part other than believing. Then there are other prayers that require us to put forth some effort to see doors unlocked. I think praying and believing for a job falls into the latter category. BUT even though you should continue your job search, you should try to do so without allowing feelings of agitation to block your peacefulness. And I think that peacefulness is the rest that is mentioned.

Also, I think it is important to fast as well during this time. My experience has been that fasting gives a boost to my prayer life.

Sorry for rambling.

Exactly! There is a 'spiritual rest' that comes when you release things to God, and the peace comes. It doesn't necessarily mean physical rest. But in your spirit you release it to God and trust that he's going to do it! How and when he does it we never know, but we are going to stand on God's word for you and believe for provision with you, okay. Phillipians 4 says 'Be anxious for nothing but pray, and the peace of God will cover you heart.'

 

[sidney]

LovinLocks, i came here looking for answers to a question that I have but there is no doubt in my mind that what i am about to say is something that God wants you to hear. In Jeremiah 29:11, the bible says I know the plans I have for you, plans of good and not of evil, to bring you HOPE and a FUTURE. The bible describes God as a God of hope, justice, and love. When He says that we should not worry, He means that we should not worry. and when he says that we should not be afraid, he means that we should not be afraid.

and I'm not just regurgitating somethin i've heard people say. I am talking from personal experience. There was a point in my life when I had spent pretty much all the money i had on my rent and did not have any more money to pay for the next month. In theory, I could have simply moved to a friend's place but i had signed one of those crazy leases that have you paying rent until your lease expires (whether you're in the apartment or not! I had 8 months left on my lease ) I was stuck and i had no job. i was praying desperately and i wasn't getting any answers.

I was at the end of my line and i was angry that God said we should not kill because i was ready to commit suicide and i couldn't because i thought i would end up in hell for doing it. A day after i had seriously started planning my death, i was trying to call one of my old room mates, but i accidentally called an old advisor from my college days. I had been avoiding this person that i accidentally called because i did not want her to know that i was broke, unemployed, and depressed. She picked up the phone before i could hang up and guess what she told me?

She said she had a letter for me. I had won a lottery. The odds of me winning was 1 in 100 but God saw my pain and He kept his word.

Be strong. Work hard and trust God to take care of you. That experience changed my life. I am not perfect, and my life is not yet 100% where i want it to be but after that experience, I have learned:

1. the worst thing you can do when you're going through a tough time is to hide from your friends and loved ones. Open up to the people that care about you. let them know what's going on.

2. anchor yourself in a bible-based church and use this time to strengthen your Faith in God. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, and powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places

3. Even though you dont know the "hows" you WILL trust God because he created you, He listens when you pray, and He loves you even more than you love yourself.

I hope you find encouragement in something I've said and i hope you come back and post your testimony.

Wow, amazing testimony! God truly provided for you there . Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[tada1]

Wow, amazing testimony! God truly provided for you there . Thank you so much for sharing!

thanks, Sidney. I think this is really the first time that i have shared that openly. I hope nobody ever has to go through the dumps I was in back then. I really enjoyed reading your post above too. reminded me that it's not a good idea to wait till it's time for war before i start gathering my armor. i need to continually invest time in strengthening my faith even when things are okay.

 

[loolalooh]

Sidney, I love your blog posts. Keep on preaching, girl.

Tada1, your testimony is WOW. It goes to show that God does provide, even in ways that we do not expect ... even when it seems that we are on our last leg.

I cosign with what's been said but will add ...

LovinLocks, your need may be answered in another way, just as Tada's was. Maybe not through an immediate job. Maybe God will bring you financial relief through another means before bringing the job. Maybe He has a plan for you other than a job, but will provide for you in the meantime. (This latter case is the situation of my Mom. We've gradually realized that God did not give her a job because He had other plans for her. However, He's been providing.) Keep on praying and keep on searching, but do not worry. Trust. Anytime I look back on how God has come through, He never ceases to amaze me. Many times it's in a way that I never anticipated.

 

[LovinLocks]

He can easily provide the job, us trusting him is the hard part.

YES, she screams in recognition!

 

[LovinLocks]

Re: But how??

I am up transferring these comments to Word so I can print them out; one copy in my journal, the other in my desk, perhaps one too for my day planner, yes, must have one there.

I am learning about the importance of the tongue and the power it has and how God says we can have what we say. In addition to meditating on scripture, prayer, tears, more prayer I believe these positive God-said words have power too and I thank each and every one of you that responded. I am not unique, you can rest assured what you have shared here with us is also being considered by some silent one who is going through "stuff" and may not have the heart or the strength to speak out.

Namaste,

LL

 

[LovinLocks]

Re: But how??

One of our young ladies here, Tada1, said she wanted to be here to read the testimony . . . WELL HERE IT IS!!!!

Yesterday I interviewed at two places: Tampa General Hospital (which interview yielded AT LEAST 3 possibilities). When I shared with the Nursing, hr person my situation . . . her fingers went flying on the telephone to find managers to interview me on spot. She kept harping on "Why are you applying for a HUC position with your skills?" She said it so much that I just went on and told her the circumstances of how I got here. K, so I left there having had an on-the-spot interview for a unit secretarial position AND an appointment for another job on Monday.

Then,

I had an interview scheduled that afternoon at a university.

Not too long after I left that interview the cell phone rang . . .


THEY OFFERED ME THE JOB; I START ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!

I am still pinching myself. You see, my rent is paid up 'til the 30th . . . I have like $150.00 in the bank TO MY NAME.

I am so awe-inspired that Jehovah God heard my prayers. My family and friends (cyber and real) had my back in support in this endeavor. I am sooooo happy. I am going to use this as a springboard to my program of understanding that Jehovah means what he says, that I need to speak and confess that Jehovah is real and he is indeed able. And, I need to overstand that Jesus died for ME TOO.

Amen.

Lovin' Locks

 

[sidney]

Re: But how??

One of our young ladies here, Tada1, said she wanted to be here to read the testimony . . . WELL HERE IT IS!!!!

Yesterday I interviewed at two places: Tampa General Hospital (which interview yielded AT LEAST 3 possibilities). When I shared with the Nursing, hr person my situation . . . her fingers went flying on the telephone to find managers to interview me on spot. She kept harping on "Why are you applying for a HUC position with your skills?" She said it so much that I just went on and told her the circumstances of how I got here. K, so I left there having had an on-the-spot interview for a unit secretarial position AND an appointment for another job on Monday.

Then,

I had an interview scheduled that afternoon at a university.

Not too long after I left that interview the cell phone rang . . .


THEY OFFERED ME THE JOB; I START ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!

I am still pinching myself. You see, my rent is paid up 'til the 30th . . . I have like $150.00 in the bank TO MY NAME.

I am so awe-inspired that Jehovah God heard my prayers. My family and friends (cyber and real) had my back in support in this endeavor. I am sooooo happy. I am going to use this as a springboard to my program of understanding that Jehovah means what he says, that I need to speak and confess that Jehovah is real and he is indeed able. And, I need to overstand that Jesus died for ME TOO.

Amen.

Lovin' Locks

Yes!!!!!!!!! God is able!!! Thank you for sharing your testimony. That was fast! God really showed out for you! Yes he did die for you too, happy (early) resurrection day!

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

I'm soo happy for you Loving Locks...I believe that what you went through is for ppl like you..those like myself can pray all day but I believe by the time my unemployment ends I will be have a repo car and by the time school is over I will be a homeless student..

I don't believe God blesses everyone..I believe those that are special and good are the ones that get their needs meant..ppl like me damaged goods will not get anything unless it's done by self..I wish I could continue believe that God will take care of me and I will be a success..I see my life being dashed at my own hand one day..some ppl no matter what will not live a happy life..I sometimes wonder why this is..why some get cared for and others don't..why some who aren't deserving get nice things and others don't...

This is my vent and rant..but I'm still happy for those who are the selected few to get good in their life..you probable have a call on your life to do something great..

 

[aribell]

LovinLocks, I'm so glad that you were able to see God's faithfulness to you! I'm glad I came back in here to read the testimony.

I don't believe God blesses everyone..I believe those that are special and good are the ones that get their needs meant..ppl like me damaged goods will not get anything unless it's done by self..I wish I could continue believe that God will take care of me and I will be a success..I see my life being dashed at my own hand one day..some ppl no matter what will not live a happy life..I sometimes wonder why this is..why some get cared for and others don't..why some who aren't deserving get nice things and others don't...

This is my vent and rant..but I'm still happy for those who are the selected few to get good in their life..you probable have a call on your life to do something great..

GoddessMaker, I'm very sorry that you feel this way. Though of course, God is not a respecter of persons. He plays no favorites. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have walked closely with God, or do you feel that He has always been distant from you?

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

LovinLocks, I'm so glad that you were able to see God's faithfulness to you! I'm glad I came back in here to read the testimony.



GoddessMaker, I'm very sorry that you feel this way. Though of course, God is not a respecter of persons. He plays no favorites. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have walked closely with God, or do you feel that He has always been distant from you?

Never..I'm almost at the point of giving up this whole christianty thing..I feel it's only for some..I wasn't the selected one..I know some will argue but it is what it is..some ppl get things some don't..I don't even know why I have even tried all these years..

 

[LovinLocks]

I don't believe God blesses everyone.

GO TO YOUR PM, HONEY in about 20 minutes. Thank you.

LL

 

[aribell]

Never..I'm almost at the point of giving up this whole christianty thing..I feel it's only for some..I wasn't the selected one..I know some will argue but it is what it is..some ppl get things some don't..I don't even know why I have even tried all these years..

GoddessMaker, I added the Psalm below because it doesn't just talk about God's promises, it also talks about the relationship He has with someone He blesses. God is so much about wanting to draw us closer to Him. He doesn't just want to be our "Yes-man," saying yes to what we want Him to do. He wants us to know Him deeply, to love Him and follow Him. Coming to faith in Christ means that we no longer have to be distant from God. And the Bible says that if we draw near to God, that He will draw near to us.

Have you drawn near to Him through getting to know His character in Scripture reading and prayer, fellowship with other believers? Not expecting to get a blessing, but just to know Him better?

God loves everyone, but He makes promises with those who are close to Him. Psalm 91 talks about God promising to care for those that dwell close to Him, that hold fast to Him in love. Would you say that describes where you're at? Do you know how to get there?

Psalm 91

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say [1] to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.


You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.




Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge [2]—
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the adder;
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”

 

[sidney]

Never..I'm almost at the point of giving up this whole christianty thing..I feel it's only for some..I wasn't the selected one..I know some will argue but it is what it is..some ppl get things some don't..I don't even know why I have even tried all these years..

Goddess, check your inbox.

 

[Prudent1]

I'm soo happy for you Loving Locks...I believe that what you went through is for ppl like you..those like myself can pray all day but I believe by the time my unemployment ends I will be have a repo car and by the time school is over I will be a homeless student..

I don't believe God blesses everyone..I believe those that are special and good are the ones that get their needs meant..ppl like me damaged goods will not get anything unless it's done by self..I wish I could continue believe that God will take care of me and I will be a success..I see my life being dashed at my own hand one day..some ppl no matter what will not live a happy life..I sometimes wonder why this is..why some get cared for and others don't..why some who aren't deserving get nice things and others don't...

This is my vent and rant..but I'm still happy for those who are the selected few to get good in their life..you probable have a call on your life to do something great..

I'm not going to address the same things others here have already b/c @ this point I feel like I know enough about the 'e-integrity' of these women to know they are giving good sound biblical advice. I do want to address the bolded though. GoddessMaker, I know you are hurting now. I also can see your emotions are in the driver's seat. That is not good because they are fickle and subject to change like the weather down South. erplexed None of us is perfect. None of us will ever deserve the things that God lovingly bestows upon us. If we based what we expect from God on our behavior... No one would ever get anything favorable. Our minds are fertile ground for how we will perceive and or respond to life's circumstances. That is why we are told to renew them and learn to focus on God. The devil has been around for a while and uses the same tools from generation to generation. The most efficient ones are not even that fancy. A very effective tool the enemy uses is isolation. I think all of us have wondered about scriptures and if whosoever really meant whosoever or just a select few. Only after repeated internal reflection, much prayer, and time have I been able to conclude whosoever really does mean whosoever. It is a journey you have to take on your own. We will be here cheering for you and encouraging but you have to run your own race. We are all damaged goods who have been redeemed by the faultless one- Jesus. I can assure you in the words of the older generation I have done everything but die at this point in life. I have said it before and I will say it again. I was not born clutching a KJV in my hands. I still have areas I struggle in. Your struggle may not be my struggle but we all struggle none-the-less. After I overcome one area then God shows me something else I need to get in line with. I'm pressing on... I will never give up. You must not grow weary in your well doing.
Rom 3:23
23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Isa 44:22

22 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you."
Gal 6:9
So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.​