My husband and I love the Lord and we moved out west 9 months ago and it is not working out as planned because although I am doing the very best I can no jobs seem to be opening. My question is as a christian when is it time to keep presevering or just give this up and move to a different state location?
2007-10-17 16:10:33 · 22 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just pray and ask the Lord to open doors for you or if He wants you to move on to let you know. If no doors continue to open for you there and you and your husband are in agreement then I say move on. The Lord will be with you wherever you go. He never fails us and He will answer you if you ask and let you know clearly what to do. Will be praying for you!!
2007-10-17 16:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Never move anywhere without God telling you to go.
As a child - this was always our situation.
My father was a Geologist, My family are Christians.
Each time God had a new work for our family to do - dad would lose his job - would search for a new one - we'd pray for the place that GOD would have us to go - and when the offers came, we prayed to have peace ONLY over the one that was correct.
Each time we went where we believed we were being led of God - the new task God had for us would come to light.
As each task was completed, the cycle would continue.
As a Junior in High School, dad lost his job again... I stood outside of my High School LONG after everyone had gone... I cried out to God - talking to the clouds as if it were heaven.
Eventually - the clouds formed a face.
I knew that the mind seeks out patterns, so I thought nothing of it. I just continued crying out my heart. I thought I was losing everythings... friends, prestige in positions I worked hard for... etc.
I told God I had to KNOW that He was in control - that this move was really Him... and I listed all the cities that dad had interviews in.
I begged for peace - but none came.
Then a hand formed - a pointing hand... and while I wasn't sure I simply wasn't imagining things... but I figured out the direction it was pointing, and I again listed cities. Still no peace.
Then I named cities where extended family lived... and when I said my paternal Grandparents city - I was hit be a flood of peace... and I knew.
I said nothing.
Meanwhile - in is travels, dad didn't tell us he went to see his folks - and on a lark, put his application in at a employment service.
When he came back to Ohio - there was a job offer waiting in my Grandparent's town.
Mind you - I'm writing you from that town this very moment.
God has had MANY blessings here and many tasks here - from then until now. "Then" was 1980. And hon? My Senior Year was bigger than even I was capable of imagining.
I've been a Christian since I was 8 years old - October 1971.
God has NEVER steered me wrong.
Mark 9:23-24 And Jesus said unto him, "**If** thou canst!? All things are possible to him that believeth!" Straightway the father of the child cried out, and said, "I believe; help thou mine unbelief!"
God - and only God will teach you how to "know" as you walk in faith.
Peace.
2007-10-18 00:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were sensitive to a need to move. You should also be sensitive to God telling you when He is closing a door. Perseverence in and of itself is not a virtue. The only virtue is seeking to honor God in all that you do, whether it is staying or moving on. You need to persevere in your faith, not necessarily in your location!
I suggest that you pray and fast, also do research to determine cost of living, job opportunities, etcetera.
Do not move again until you have a clear plan and a definite job lined up. But do not be afraid to look for that job in whatever location it is available.
Hope it works out soon
2007-10-17 23:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by greengo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pray about it. There is ALWAYS something- even if it's working at wal-mart or mcdonalds. Maybe take a couple different jobs now just for income and wait for something else to open up. But what if you move again and there's nothing there either? I personally wouldn't move somewhere with a family if I didn't have a job offer or at least interviews. That's just wasn't smart thinking unless you have a lot of savings, but obviously not if you're this concerned.
2007-10-17 23:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by BlackDahlia 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
How much prayer & research did you do before moving?
Or did you decide this was a good idea then ask the Lord?
What kind of work did you do & what kind do you seek?
How are you going about looking for work out west.
Sometimes people ask the Lord to bless their bad choices.
Instead of asking the Lord to guide their choices.
2007-10-17 23:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by Robert S 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I can and will be praying for you and your husband.We both know this, He will make a way for you both.God Bless !
1Timothy 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
2007-10-17 23:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I pray for your answer to come to you. Keep your eyes on the Lord, stay faithful in prayer and in His word. Stay as sinless as possible. But remember, if you are to stay, you'll get an answer towards that way, and vice cersa for the opposite. Get yourself on some prayer request lists, and stay faithful, the faithful will never fall out of His grace, even if you see a failure, it is usually a blessing in disguise.
2007-10-17 23:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
When God gives you His peace about moving on. And you'll also see doors open and He will make the way. If you try and "make a way" and it seems all the doors are closing, that's usually a good indication you need to stay put.
2007-10-17 23:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jan P 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is the head of the man, and the man is head of the husband. This govenment decision should be done in such a proper Biblical manner.
2007-10-17 23:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Doma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone told me that if you were where God wanted you to be then it would run relatively smooth and not have so many problems. I don't know why you moved there, but if it's not working out, then the smart thing is to move on, unless you have a good reason to stay.
2007-10-17 23:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋