Has God turned his back on me?

Question

Since 2003, I have prayed everyday for another job. Went to several interviews but still haven't succeeded. My current job is so unsatisfying & not challenging enough. I don't know what I have done for God to desert me. They say when you pray sincerely with enough faith, all things are possible but that didn work for me. I was so devastated to learn that yet again, I recieved letter of regret from job interview.

I did nothing but sleep all weekend. Today I just feel numb & exhausted- I can't take out leave cos I dont have alot of vacation days left & too broke to go out & spoil myself. My friends & family don't understand what Im going through- they go like " oh well, u'll soon get over it"/ that's life, u'll get one soon. I know its not right but I haven't prayed since sat, I didn see the point & I cauldn't care less if I woke alive/ gone. Im so down, its really depressing to go through this ever so often.

Cheer me up pls?

Answer 1

It'll be alright, luvy duvy. Your chance will swing back around at ya for a good career. Patience is a virtue. Have you ever thought of going back to school to get a degree if you haven't already got one? I'm in the same boat with you. Except, God hates me....but I'm sure he still loves you.

I hope you feel better.

Answer 2

Hiya Luvy,
Cheer up and know that God doesnt turn his back on anyone who asks. He may have something better lined up for you but the time just isnt right yet. Keep your faith. Read what Onlythetruth wrote, carefully. She's absolutely right. Its not that you may have done something wrong that denied you a job at this time. Pray for understanding, pray for help and help will come. Dont base your faith in God in whether He does what you want Him to do. That would make Him your slave wouldnt it? He isnt a genie in a bottle He's much more than that. Be patient and all will work out. In just a short time you'll find work. I promise.

Answer 3

Think of it this way - how can an omnipresent person turn his back on you?

Rather than blaming God for your bad luck interviewing, just keep at it. See if you can't get some feedback from the interviewers - I know they don't normally share that, but if you can figure out what is turning them off in interviews, perhaps you can work to change it. It may also be just a matter of qualifications - perhaps there is something that they are looking for that you don't have. Night classes can help in that regard - a lot of companies will actually help to pay for an employee furthering his education, since they see it as a long-term investment.

Answer 4

There is a principle found in the Bible that is often quoted as if it were a verse. It is not a verse, but the principal is there.
God helps those who help themselves. You stated that you've gone to several interviews, this doesn't seem like much for a period of three years. If you want a different job, you should go to several interviews per month. Also, you might need to look into getting some vocational training or finding another way to dress up your resume. I am an employer and I frankly see a not very motivated person by what you've written. You may also want to take an interview class. There are organizations that help you prepare for looking for a job. I haven't had to search for one in this area but the last time I did I utilized one of these organizations called PHIC. Its been so long ago now that I don't even remember what that acronym stands for.

If you want God to bless you, don't blame God for your lack of effort, but get out there and knock on doors. Keep praying, and do your part to make opportunities surface. Something else you can do is volunteer in a similar field to the job you are seeking to gain experience you may need to do your desired job better. This will have the doubly beneficial effect of causing you to rub elbows with others in your field.

Lastly, you need to use your friends and family to network for job openings. Make everyone aware that you are looking for a new job and remind them often, so you're at the top of their minds when they hear of job openings.

Now for cheering you up; A young indian brave decided that he needed a wife, so he went to the chief and said, "Me needum wife." The chief looked him over and asked if he had experience. The brave gave him a blank stare so he told him to go into the woods until the moon was full, find a tree with a hole in it and practice. A couple of weeks went by til the moon was full and the brave was back at the tent door to the chief and asking for a wife so the chief called Naomi over and told her, "This is your husband, respect him and do what he tells you to." The brave took Naomi to his prepared tent and when they'd disrobed he told her to turn around and bend over. This sounded really odd to her, but remembering the chief's words she complied. That's when the brave hauled off and booted her in the posterior. She jumped and spun around in shock and anger demanding to know why he did that. He answered, "Me no stupid, me check for bees!"
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Answer 5

I think you should ask yourself how someone that does not exist except in your head can turn their back on you.

You should look at other more tangible reasons why you did not get the jobs and work on improving these before blaming a fictitious person. Praying will not help you get a new job hard work will.

just reading the answers to this question and do some people have a clip board full of crap they can paste from at will? yes im sure you think Allah is great but do you need to write so much crap to try and prove it?

Answer 6

Worries over finding a job can be very draining and i understand how you are feeling. God never turns his back on us. He may have other ideas for you, often when we pray for something we are looking for the prayer to be answered in exactly the way we imagine it will be. God knows whats best for you and he knows the bigger picture. Keep asking and believe he will take care of it and he will. When the time is right and in the best way possible he will answer your prayer.

Answer 7

Maybe the Lord isn't through with you at your present job. Maybe there is someone at you job who needs to hear about the Lord from you.
I went through alot awhile back. My ex left me after 20 years, I had to quite my job, we lost our home, no $$, had to move back home in a different city, no car and the list goes on. Then I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and no insurance, Then a second tumor then 3mo. later another surgery. Then 2mo after that my mom died, so it's been extremely stressful. The Lord will answer your prayer, it just may not be what you want, just ask HIM to help you accept what ever it is. If you do that you'll be fine!

Answer 8

God can't an will not find you a job. it is funny you think about God. It is all on you. In today's world it is not enough to have good education. It is also important to create social connections that might help you to find better job. You should learn and improve your skills all the time: learn new languages and skills you need for better job.

Answer 9

If there is a god, I dont think its personal, I mean how many of us prey? Perhaps It just wasn't meant to be. I believe in that if nothing else..

It's just not the job for you, dont be disheartened, It will happen but when the time is right.. Is destiny the same thing as a god? If it is then I believe

Answer 10

Prayer is a lack of faith in God. It is the idea that God is not smart enough to know what is best for us, and needs us to wise him up.

Perfect faith sees what ever God provides for us as perfect, exactly as it is.

God is not the problem here, your own thoughts are.

This is the lesson that God seeks to teach you in this situation, but you seem unaware.

Love and blessings
don