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Question

Lost my job. I am 53 yrs old and devastated. already being treated for depression. Losing this job means no insurance for kids. My life has just crumbled around me in the last few months. The funny thing is, that I prayed for a year to get out of the situation I was in. things were falling into place. Got a home, job, etc. days after moving into an apartment I get the bad news. nothing is going right. Even spent 3 days in the hospital and I am never sick!!! for an abscess and cellulitis. went to work today only to be given the bad news. I was terminated. I am scared. car payment. rent. bills. not a dime saved. could you please all say a prayer for me? i need this dark cloud lifted. Thank you all !!!

you are all wonderful!!! thank you!!!

I don't know how I can possibly pick a best answer, because you have all given me hope, total strangers that care..thank you all. God bless you.

Answer 1

u know stressing and worrying will make you sick too. but im sorry to hear about your problems hope u figure out everything.

Answer 2

My heart goes out to you and hope that these problems will soon disappear. I will say a prayer and hope it helps. In the meantime, you really do need some help. If you're already being treated for depression you know how fast it can spiral out of control. With all these added pressures I hope that you will not find it too much to handle. Do you have a therapist who you can talk to? If not, there are plenty of free clinics or pro-rated pay clinics that could at least offer you that help. Also, remember that when you are physically ill that easily upsets your entire system influencing the depression. If you were taking medication, please don't stop because you're trying to save the money. These clinics also help with that.
Do you know why you were let go? If you do not think this was fair you could always talk to the human resources person at your former work place and lodge a complaint. If you feel that it was warranted- then that is something you need to address or it will continue to happen. I hope you've already called and talked to someone at umemployment. They will give you some leads and you can apply for benefits. Same with food stamps...that would help financially. I'm not sure whether you're male or female...there are woman's shelters if it comes to that. They could also help with job information.
But.....you must be pro active. You can't sit there and wait for things to get better by themselves. This sounds like poor advice, but you should start making a list. Things you know you can do right now to help. Even though it will hurt, you should also make a list of the problems that you'll face immediately. Ones that you'll know will need to be addressed soon, If you have a minister or someone of faith, perhaps you can ask them to help. Don't turn your back on any opportunity even if it isn't "what you really wanted". Lives are altered everyday by both good and bad things. Neither last forever...
Ask for help from all of the above. Take care of your physical and emotional health. See how your children are reacting to whats going on and take care of them too. Meanwhile, we're all praying for you. Life is life...you have to go ahead and live it ...everyday will be a new day and offer new things. Good luck

Answer 3

I feel for you. We never know what life is going to send us. As far as bills go, most people do live paycheck to paycheck and anyone of us can be slammed with this at anytime. As for payments due, be honest and explain your story, they want your business they will work with you. Does your state offer government health insurance for your kids, if so apply. Explain to the landlord you need some extra time. Just be honest. This is such a scary thing to go through, but you have to keep calm and stay level headed. It will all work out, deal with one day at a time. What you are going through will pass and be a memory one day, until then..you WILL get through this. Prayers are a powerful thing and I pray for you that you can carry on, for the sake of all those that love you and need you. This too shall pass, take one day at a time. God Bless and Good Luck.

Answer 4

You may never read this late post, but if you do, I sincerely hope you read between the lines.

First, I want you to realize that God is aware of your problems (actually, they are challenges disguising as problems). God never gives us challenges beyond our capabilities. Sometimes, when it is time to move on to bigger things, everything first appears to crumble.

Do not be discouraged. Try as much as you can to see the hand of God in the situation. Meanwhile, pray this way: look around you; another job (better one for that matter) is waiting for you to accept the offer. Invariably, this prayer is much better than spending time with doctors.

Answer 5

Dear friend in Christ:

I am going to tell you what was told to me when I went through similar circumstances.....

#1: Praise God first, foremost and always...for who he is and what he is and what he has done and don't dwell on the "me...me...me and the I need..."
#2: God knows what your needs are before you ask...
#3: Be persistent in your prayers never waivering
#4: BELIEVE and it shall be given

I know it looks bleak and you feel God has forsaken you but he hasn't and he never will. I will pray for your faith to sustain you and for God to bind satan and to shield you and your family in his loving embrace and protection. I will pray for God to give you a sign as to his purpose for you during this time so you can serve him unselfishlessly and unconditionally. I will pray for you to have peace putting all in his hands walking away from the thoughts, worries and let go........giving all over to him!

This is what a good friend sent me Feb. 28th when I was at crossroads.... She is in Tambisa Africa working with orphans of AIDS.

It has been an extremely hard ride for you, but as usual, when we seek the Lord with all our hearts, we find Him and the purpose He has for our lives. My advice to anyone who loves God is to ask Him first, "What do you want me to do with my life? Be prepared for an answer that you did not expect and also a sacrifice to go with it. If you are in His perfect will, you will always have peace even when things get hard. There are times of confusion when we are at a crossroads or when we are making a transiition in our lives because the enemy will try and take us down the wrong path. I pray you are plugged into a church and a prayer group to continue growing because that is His will first of all. There, we will get the direction and counsel we need for our next step in life as we hear the word and listen to other people share what they are going through. Someone will speak and you will know. God will confirm Himself through His word, circumstances, prayer and other people. I will be praying for you that you receive the breakthrough that you need.

Isaiah 41:10 (New International Version)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

God Bless You

Answer 6

hun..DONT WORRY..first of all let me start by saying that ill b praying for u.
But let me also encorage u by telling u that GOD knows everything, and he has plans for our lifes, put this way...maybe GOD got better plans for ur life..a better job..maybe u getting sick will put u closer to GOD(seek him a little more ,pray a little more),everything happens for a reason.i say that because i was once in same situation that u are, i tho that my life was over when i found out that there was a possibilities for me not to be a mom(and me and hubby was going to start trying this yr..being a mom has always being my biggest dream)..so i was devastated, i cried a lot, and i also couldnt work because i was very sick and in a lot of pain..no1 could understand what i was going thru(not even me sometimes)until i realized that going thru everything that i was going thru was putting me closer to GOD...i was praying more, crying more in his presence, reading the bible...etc things that i used to do"sometimes" in my life i started doing
every second just because i was in a though situation...i had a surgery done 3weeks ago and it ended up not bn ANYTHING that the docs tho that it was...when i heard the news i couldnt stop smiling, i still in pain(recorvery) but nothing makes me more happy than knowing that i can be a mom, and that my biggest dream can still bcome tru, and my pain is going away every single day im more painless, so dont give up ur hopes. see things with spiritual eyes,if ur going thru this ask GOD to be with u every sec. and remember..GOD will never let u go thru somethin that u cant handle...GOD bless u and ur family
i never give away my email but in case u want to talk here is my msn: [e-mail]...

Answer 7

Suzy, I'll surely keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are able to find some comfort in the peace of God right now, and I do hope everything will become brighter for you very soon.
Blessings...

Answer 8

aww that must be really scary. I will definatly say a little pray for you and hope that things bet better in the future. Remember that God does things for a reason, and whenever he closes one door another one opens (or maybe there will be an open window!!) I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 9

Don't give up, I too just went through 2 years of stuff and am still going through it, changing careers also at my age is tough. But I keep saying, Nothing is impossible with God, and I can do all things through Christ who is in me. He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world. Give the burdens to Him and wait on Him expectantly. God cares and has not forgotten you.

Answer 10

I will pray for you but you need to do anything positive.prayers and action together are a good combination.God bless you and I hope things change for the better.give to others with time or good deeds will give you good karma

Answer 11

Done....
Keep your chin up. I suggest reading Genesis 37-44...see how God blessed Joseph despite the circumstances he was put through. Keep praying, God will not abandon you. You have my thoughts and prayers.