So many major issues come across here that I've found it hard to ask too much support but as some know, the time has wound on without a full time job for almost 2 years.

In the interim, I've been blessed with periods of part time work, contract work doing what I love, but that is only short term and here and there. Things have gotten increasingly challenging emotionally and financially.

Tomorrow AM I have an interview for a job that I know would be rewarding. It will be highly competitive but all I can do is spend the rest of this day preparing as I have on and off all week...

I ask for your prayers that God's will be done and that at least I do well and feel I've allowed God's presence, through the HOly Spirit, to guide my replies to questions and the short presentation that will follow.

More than that, He already knows my needs and will answer in His own time.

I keep remembering ole Meathook went 2 years and then the window opened and the right job came onto him.  

Lord, in Your mercy...

Doc
You and your Dad are on my daily prayer list, let me know how it goes.

In HIS service
Dave

Doc God's put you on my heart and have been praying for you for a while now. My gut feeling is you need to be ready for a blessing.
Prayers sent.

You darn right i will.I will pray that it is the right one for ya,and it be yours.Your overdue,for a good one.

Hope it all works out for you.

Prayers sent for a good interview.  The Lord has a plan, He will be there to help you along.

Prayers sent.

God Bless.

Thanks, Gents! Meant a lot to log on here quickly this somber day of 9/11 and see such warm well-wishes.  More than that, it was so good to be reminded how our Lord indeed has a plan.

Lord, I stand before you ashamed how my faith has waivered at times these past 2 years, wondering if you've forgotten me in my search for meaningful work.  I've opened myself to things I never would have previously and have watched things i so wanted slip away unexplained.

Throughout, Lord, I've held firm in belief that you indeed have a plan for me and the good skills you've loaned me.  Fill me with the HOly Spirit, Lord, that I might confidently present those of the interview committee with a good representation of what you've done in me that might help them in their need for a committed employee.

Help me to continue to walk in Faith as I'm weak and frail, nothing without You, Lord.  In your mercy. Amen.

AMEN

Prayers sent!

Wow. It's over! It was a good 2 hr session with lots of question fired by 4 good people.  Then a short "marketing" presentation by me.  

There was only one question I wasn't comfortable with my response... but then, I've thought I nailed em before and didn't ...and thought I blew it and got the nod...so these things are total crap shoots past the point of being prepared---which I feel I was.

Now the Trust & Faith come to bear.     After them sitting on this since June..now there is a huge rush...so I'm told I might hear tomorrow or Wed for a FRIDAY 2nd interview!   :rolleyes:

I may have to nix my part-time committment Friday but they're alerted already.  

Now to "give it over" and leave it there until I see if I get the call.  

Thanks for the prayers.  I feel I did pretty well and let His skills, loaned to me, shine.  Now it's out of my hands.

I'm still hopeful, but have resigned myself to His will..not mine.

Thanks for the support and prayers!

Hey Doc, We'll keep on the prayer front for you, As the word says "Keep on asking"  Lord We pray for favor here with Doc.You know what your will is and we stand with him asking your will be done.     Amen

Keenan

Doc, we experienced the same test of faith today, my interview was at 1pm, it was somewhat surreal due to the fact it is 9/11 and the company I interviewed with makes fire engines, many that were destroyed were from them. Funny thing is my Grandfather was a fireman and chief for 25 yrs and bought trucks from this company. It would mean 25 percent more salary than I had been making, but it would mean travelling and being away from the family for 3 days a week. I put my trust in God to make the decision if this is my calling. Good luck to you also Doc, as christians we can't be held back, will these be the people we'll spred the word to next? several days will tell.
VB

Dave and Mark,

It sounds like y'all are on the right path.  Let Him take it from here.  Prayers will continue for both of you.

Anthony

Good luck, Mark.  And thanks, Anthony.

I remember when a past Tradgang friend went through 2 years searching for a job...adn then from the ashes sprang the phoenix.  

This has truly been a journey...One I'd just as soon see end, but I wonder if I've yet learned what God has been trying to show/teach me?  

As Thomas Merton wrote:

My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going.

I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end.

Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.

But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you, and I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing.

I hope that I never do anything apart from that desire.

And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it.

Therefore I will trust you always.

Though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death I will not fear, for you are ever with me and you will never leave me to face my peril alone.

Thomas Merton,

1915-1968

Prayers continue.

God Bless

Doc, I'm still praying for you, got a phone call today from one of the companies I applied at, not the big money one but one that I believe will treat me well, no travel monday thru friday job on days.
Gods been so good to my family and I, Now it's your turn Doc, I'm channeling all the prayer power I used on myself to Jesus for you.
God be with ya.
VB

Bless your heart, Mark.  Thanks for sharing your news to bouy all our spirits. Thank You, Jesus for Mark's success and Your wisdom and guidance in his search.

Good news here is that I got a call for a 2nd interview Friday AM.  They asked me to clarify some darn hard questions that were pretty "out there" about finances...I said a quick prayer and told them I wasn't fully comfortable with that question and could they share what data they really needed. We reached an understanding and I spent 7 hours overnight developing what I think they want.  I emailed it early this AM.

Hopefully it was received. Nothing came back to me and I was away all day working scutt work to pay bills.  I will call tomorrow AM to verify and prepare for Friday's meetings with the top dogs... going to be quite a few of us get the 2nd interview so there is still stiff competition.  

But I got to round 2! Thank You everyone for the prayers and Thank You Jesus for guiding my efforts!

That's great news Doc (yours too VB)!  Just use your God given talents to the best of your abilities and He'll take care of the rest.  We'll keep the prayers coming.

My filler work to keep afloat was really rewarding, I am working at St Vincent DePauls thrift shop, it's a christian organization that people may or may not be familiar with. I have been driving their truck to pick up food donations, furniture, making deliveries, helping out with the retail store which is all donated goods. It's been eye opening to see just how fortunate my family has been compared to some people who come in that are really down and out, they don't have food except what they get from the food pantry. I told my son when we sat down for dinner tonight that you know God takes care of his faithful servents because we had so much good food in front of us. A message to all who read this and go home to a nice house, good food, and loving family...Pray for the needy, they may be people you know and don't even realize they are having a hard time in this world.
I'm praying hard for you Dave, I've read your posts and you're a good christian who cares for his brothers and sisters here, You deserve Gods grace.
VB