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Beloved:
It sounds like you are able to work. God wants us to serve. Many of us work and it not an bad thing. Earning a living is part of life. It is also what allows us to give to others.
You should think about what kind of job your talents and desires are suited to. You have to be be very realistic about this, many people want to be famous singers or atheletes but do not have the talent or build..They can still find work in these fields though, business managers, photography, sound mixers etc. It seems to me that having had a serious illness that you would be a shining ray of hope for others in the health field. It is hard though to see others suffer. .
I worked at a regular job while I attended high school, then college and even in medical school I worked in the library at night and weekends . It is hard and you have to discipline yourself and your time.
Your mother may not be entirely childish she may be frustrated because you have not attained independency...the goal of all parents. She probably has dreams and hopes that she has put aside while helping you. Do not look at everything from your point try to see what others are seeing....even if you feel what they are seeing is wrong. It is possible that it is you that is the thorn in the side.
There are many jobs out there, pick a field where you would like to work in and find some way to volunteer a few days a week....if your work is good you make contacts who can lead you to a job. It will get you out of the house and show your mother that you are trying to do something. .
I think MG had a good suggestion but it would depend on where you lived , do you live in a large city or is it rural?
Many of us went through hard times looking for a job even I had a dry spell.
In the past I worked as a salesperson, giftwrapper waitress, hotel maid and dishwasher(science glassware) and numerous other jobs. I got my present job after voluntering for katrina.
beloved
lorrie:
Beloved- i was married for 21 years!The answer i have recieved is ---i am not Supposed to stay here!So back off!
Beloved:
You have given us all limited knowledge of your situation so we try our best to address what we think you are struggling with here is a good reply in the same vain from L. Ray Smth.
Hi Ray,
I will keep this very simply and short. Does GOD have a plan and destiny (specific) to each person? If so, how do you fnd or fulfill that specific plan?
Or is GOD's plan general to all but not specific to each person. Example: HE wants us all to know HIM, Love HIM. etc. Or is there some specific plan for each person. (Example: HE wants you to be a computer programmer).
I ofter read Jer 29:11-13 and wonder about a specific plan.
Thank you.
Julie
Dear Julie: We are all far from understanding Who and What God really is, but there are at least a few things we can know for SURE about Him, and whatever we know for sure, if it is true, it will always be true seeing that God does not change.
Now then, I have taught most of the last 40 years of my life in vain according to the perceived results of my teaching. Here are a couple of Truths regarding God that ALL Christians agree are true and that they believe, but just about everything else in their life, philosophy, theology, etc.,contradicts totally these basic truths.
[1] God is SOVEREIGN
[2] God is LOVE
[3] God is ALL-KNOWING
[4] God has a MASTER PLAN
Now then, what are the implications of those truths? We need to meditate and think about these because most do NOT base their lives and their beliefs upon these truths.
We all want to know exactly what it is that God wants of us, how we should live, where, with whom, doing what work, for what end or purpose, etc. Few of us are ever content to realize that we are right at this very moment EXACTLY where we are suppose to be, doing exactly what God has had foreknowledge of us doing from before the foundation of the world. Your entire PAST consisted of exactly what was determined you would go through up until this moment. But what about tomorrow? We all want to know what will be in our lives TOMORROW? Unfortunately, this is not for us to know: "Whereas ye know NOT what shall be on the morrow" (James 4:14).
Not even James the great Apostle knew what each day would bring in his life. Did the other Apostles all know what God had planned for their lives?
(CLV) Verily, verily, I am saying to you, When you were younger you girded yourself and walked where you would; yet whenever you may be growing decrepit, you will stretch out your hands, and another shall be girding you and carrying you WHERE YOU WOULD NOT" (John 21:18).
God does not tell us exactly what He has planned for our lives. Yes, Jeremiah declared that the time would come that His people would cry out to God with all their heart and God would hear them, but even then, it is up to God, not you, to know when He will put it into your heart to cry out to Him, and up to Him as to how He will rescue you and save you. I know that this is not the kind of thing that people want to hear, but it is the Scriptural truth.
You can go to the Churches of this world, and they will tell you that you need to dream your dreams and if they are good ones, God will honor your every wish and cause you to be totally successful in whatever job, career, or endeavor you set your heart on. And some even foolishly believe that they have caused their own dreams to come true.
If God gives you the desire to please Him, then God will not deceive or forsake you, and you will be the success that God desires you to be. But.....BUT, there is no guarantee that He will ever tell you what that will be, specifically.
God be with you, Ray
Hope this helps.
Beloved
lorrie:
Hi beloved yes that is what i am learning right now -the fact that he is not being specific!I do not understand why i had to part with my soul mate and lose everything, i must except it as part of our Fathers plan so that i will grow up spiritually, . it took me months to learn to walk again as i said earlier it is an on going process.
Yes my mom wants me independent and on my own--- I DO TOOvery badly!!
I have tried to apply at many places most especially those i have had experience at before i was unable to work!The rules have changed they see i have had M.S they are not able to understand that it is gone,i have unpaid medical bills-that makes for bad credit i cannot hear etc etc etc.I even applied at a hamburger place.
Right now my mom is very angry this was the reason i asked for prayer- now i have said more here than i have to anyone in many many years -i do not like having to explain myself especially when things are out of my control!!!!
Our father has a plan for me he is just being slow[in my opinion].Yes that too is part of the lesson.Now please read all i have said and listen.The health field is not for me i know that much!
Roy Monis:
--- Quote from: Beloved on June 23, 2008, 01:37:59 PM ---It sounds like you are able to work. God wants us to serve. Many of us work and it not an bad thing. Earning a living is part of life. It is also what allows us to give to others.
You should think about what kind of job your talents and desires are suited to. You have to be be very realistic about this, many people want to be famous singers or atheletes but do not have the talent or build..They can still find work in these fields though, business managers, photography, sound mixers etc. It seems to me that having had a serious illness that you would be a shining ray of hope for others in the health field. It is hard though to see others suffer. .
I worked at a regular job while I attended high school, then college and even in medical school I worked in the library at night and weekends . It is hard and you have to discipline yourself and your time.
Your mother may not be entirely childish she may be frustrated because you have not attained independency...the goal of all parents. She probably has dreams and hopes that she has put aside while helping you. Do not look at everything from your point try to see what others are seeing....even if you feel what they are seeing is wrong. It is possible that it is you that is the thorn in the side.
There are many jobs out there, pick a field where you would like to work in and find some way to volunteer a few days a week....if your work is good you make contacts who can lead you to a job. It will get you out of the house and show your mother that you are trying to do something. .
I think MG had a good suggestion but it would depend on where you lived , do you live in a large city or is it rural?
Many of us went through hard times looking for a job even I had a dry spell.
In the past I worked as a salesperson, giftwrapper waitress, hotel maid and dishwasher(science glassware) and numerous other jobs. I got my present job after voluntering for katrina.
beloved
--- End quote ---
Good advice Beloved, I never looked at it in that way. There are always two sides to every story, we are only hearing one.
Thanks, I'm learning.
God bless you sister in our joint walk in Christ.
Love in Christ Jesus.
Roy UK
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