I have been at this job for 20 years. I feel like I am only existing and going NO WHERE, My faith is not even a grain of a mustard seed, I had greater, but still NO WHERE. Day after Day this job is killing me! I just don’t feel like God would have me here in NO MAN LAND. I have been praying and crying out to him, is he listening?
Does Anyone Have a Word They Can Share?
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dreamyjeanie
Cathlete
Hugs to you and what you are going through. Of course God is listening. Unfortunately he answers on his time not ours. Plus we never fully know God's purpose in having us do what we do. Continue to pray for the strength, knowledge and resources that will enable you to either find another job or to find a purpose in the one you are doing. Good luck to you. Having faith can be hard at times, but hang in there.
More hugs to you! DreamyJeanie is so right: God is there! He hears you and He loves you. I like to think of this life as interval training for your Spirit. It is dang tough and pushes you harder than you think you can go, but the gains are tremendous. The downside is that you can't turn on the display on your screen to see how much time is left in the interval (like I do with all of Cathe's workouts).
Keep praying and take time to ponder, so that you can feel His love.
And we're here for you, too.
Keep praying and take time to ponder, so that you can feel His love.And we're here for you, too.
pink_fortitude
Banned
I agree with what everyone has said. My heart goes out to you, but I love who Elsie compares it to interval training! It's so true... Can I ask what keeps you at your job? Why aren't you unable to work somewhere else?
Melissa
Melissa
pugw
Cathlete
Well, I don't entirely agree with this as it isn't scriptural but I do think you need to ask yourself if you're sure that it's God who wants you in this job. Does he love you? Absolutely. And he cares. That's for sure.
I don't pretend to know your circumstances or suggest that you're out of the will of God. I would never do that. I'm just offering another option. I know from experience that I can sometimes get so caught up in my circumstances that I'm no longer hearing. Sometimes He does keep us in a holding pattern, so to speak, to work on our character or something. But sometimes we just miss, or ignore, or choose not to go through doors that have been opened for whatever reason. Hang in there. I'm sorry you're struggling so with this.
You ladies are sweet and I really appreciate you guys for encouraging me, in which I already know. But, at times I lose FAITH. I know God’s time is his own, so to speak. I know he said one day is as a thousand years to him. But, yes I still question him. What I’d say is. Lord ‘I don’t have a thousand years. My days are numbered. Sometimes, like today, well really the past few weeks, I’ve been really angry at him, speaking the things that’s not in my heart, I repent and pray that tomorrow will be a better day.
Thank you guys for all your kind words, I pray tomorrow… if it is God’s will, that, tomorrow will be my day. My faith, is being tried, it must be…….
I am an administrator at this company which entails allot of chores, but mostly I sit on my butt, staring at a freaking computer all day, answering the phones, editing reports, nothing that brings me joy, Besides there’s NO growth to grow with this company all the workers here, have had position for eons. When I started with this company there were only 7 of us, 20 years later 11.
I have much to offer, I love people and I have excellent customer services skills, I love being among people, helping, and I believe in some kind of way, it is my calling/purpose. Could it be that I am afraid to leap? I just bought a house and I know the job market is at its worst, could it be I am afraid?
Thank you guys for all your kind words, I pray tomorrow… if it is God’s will, that, tomorrow will be my day. My faith, is being tried, it must be…….
I am an administrator at this company which entails allot of chores, but mostly I sit on my butt, staring at a freaking computer all day, answering the phones, editing reports, nothing that brings me joy, Besides there’s NO growth to grow with this company all the workers here, have had position for eons. When I started with this company there were only 7 of us, 20 years later 11.
I have much to offer, I love people and I have excellent customer services skills, I love being among people, helping, and I believe in some kind of way, it is my calling/purpose. Could it be that I am afraid to leap? I just bought a house and I know the job market is at its worst, could it be I am afraid?
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jcm
Cathlete
I'd say it never hurts to look for options. The best time to find a job is when you already have one. I tell my husband - you can always turn down a prospective employer's offer. Also, maybe consider that your job isn't supposed to necessarily be your fulfillment or purpose. At times that job can be just that - a paycheck that lets you live your life. There are 168 hours in a week. If you spend 40 - 50 hours out of that week at your job, that leaves plenty of time to do other things. I struggle with what I'm doing - home w/ three kids. I know all the talk of raising our future, but when I've done nothing but change diapers, do laundry, dishes and yell it doesn't feel like much. My mom struggles. She's retired and in failing health. She volunteers at her church 4 hours a week but what she can do is limited. God uses you wherever you are. Sometimes we feel like we need Him to open doors, but what we really need is for Him to open our eyes. We sponsor a child through Compassion, and that little thing each month helps give purpose to what seems like mundane weeks of paychecks. We support her. We write her letters. We get letters back. It's a purpose outside the obvious "four walls" that we build ourselves into. Love and prayers to you. You did the right thing by asking for support.
callygrrl
Cathlete
I'm in the same situation. The job market is not great, but you need to put yourself out there. Start with small steps such as putting together a resume and letting your family, friends and other professional contacts know that you are looking for a new position. Also check out job sites such as monster.com and careerbuilder.com and look at jobs that interest you and match your skills.
By taking steps and formulating a plan, you will feel more empowered and confident when an opportunity presents itself. Good luck
By taking steps and formulating a plan, you will feel more empowered and confident when an opportunity presents itself. Good luck
dreamyjeanie
Cathlete
Maybe it's not through your job that you are suppose to reach out from. Like one of the other responders mentioned, sometimes a job is just that, a way to provide for yourself and family. Maybe you could fulfill your desire for a greater purpose by volunteering for a charity or organization, where you can use your skills and benefit others and yourself at the same time. This would also give you a chance to try different things to help you decide what type of job you would like to switch to. Sure would be nice if Life came with an instruction manual, wouldn't it?
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Deal with your own freustration towards your life. Your inner anger and start to love yourself more. You are not happy and negative to those around you. Don't beat up on the job. Sometimes the hardest lessons in life are the emotional ones which can come as a revealing to yourself if you allow the true emotions to surface. If you have hacked the job in the past then you can in the future. All about what is going on between your ears.
lioness
Cathlete
I know so many people that are afraid to take the leap. They say they are in their comfort zone yet they still complain about their jobs. You have free will. Your choice is to stay where you are and be happy because that is your choice or you can look and see what is out there for you.
I tell people all the time that looking for a job and actually sending in your resume does not mean you have to take the job. Even if you interview you can still turn the job down if it's not right.
Life is a school and right now your teacher is your job. It is challenging you to look beyond what you are doing and to find something that will bring you joy. Life is too short to be miserable. Look within yourself and ask yourself what will bring you joy. Then go out and find it!!
I tell people all the time that looking for a job and actually sending in your resume does not mean you have to take the job. Even if you interview you can still turn the job down if it's not right.
Life is a school and right now your teacher is your job. It is challenging you to look beyond what you are doing and to find something that will bring you joy. Life is too short to be miserable. Look within yourself and ask yourself what will bring you joy. Then go out and find it!!