I did not want to do it. This is too big for me, to write about it or to just record it for the future. However the more I rationalized the more the weight increased…I’ve seen this scenario before, but I was to young to understand the deep unsettling feelings it brings. It was in Brazil in the 80s. at the time I did not have a family of my own to support, and no financial obligations at all.
As I remembered the perilous times during recession back home, on my way to work , I was feeling almost guilty to have a job and a small commute… Where would be my fellow drivers and commuters of last year and the years before? They were gone and 84 usually packed at rush hour, was missing them.
Gone with the jobs robbed from them, perhaps sent overseas…just gone.
As I continued debating my inability to put this in words, my lips were already saying amen to a small prayer I didn’t even know had already been sealed between God and my heart, yet one question fluctuated in my mind: where are they now? The thousands of men and women that shared 84 with me every morning and afternoon…would they be home, being pestered by a spouse or family member or even by roommates, demanding provision, status and results NOW?
The faceless unemployed multitude in my town, your town, nearby towns and cities all over…Where would they be now? Perhaps looking at their computer screens, searching for that one door to open, and grace them with the so much needed and prayed for J.O.B.
Maybe their joblessness came as a result of a bad move or decision, maybe it was just time to quit, maybe they just got laid off…it doesn’t really matter what happened and how it came to be. What mattered now was God’s weight in my heart telling me in ways that I am not really sure I know how or exactly when it is His heart or when it is mine…but here it goes:
I know what you been going through and I admire your trying again and again. I also know what the devil is been trying to make you believe. He is hard at work telling you….
• He is telling you that YOU are not qualified.
• He is telling you that YOU are not educated and too old.
• He is telling you that YOU are outdated.
• He is telling you that YOU are obsolete and washed out and burned out and a failure.
• He is telling you that YOU wont make it.
• He is telling you that everyone around you is better than you,,,they have a job!
• He is telling you that YOU are a loser, a beggar and a REJECT.
As a follower of Jesus Christ I am here to tell you that
• You are good at all you do.
• You are capable and smart.
• You have high work ethics.
• You are loved by your friends and family.
• You are highly qualified.
• You are a fast learner.
• You are not too old, in fact 20 years from now you’ll still be young.
• You’re not begging but seeking diligently, as you should!
• Your education is fine.
• You are the beloved of God.
• People switch careers and jobs, it is NORMAL.
• People move around, it is NORMAL.
• YOU will make it, trust HIM.
• It is not only you, but millions of others caught in this TIMES.
Now believers on the East and on the West and on the North and on the South help me to believe in prayer that our roads will be once again filled with commuters and there will be jobs and provision, and there will be peace and understanding for those and their families that are going through this, and there will be a great revival in our dear land.
Remember the prodigal son that lost everything and away from home Luke 15:19 contemplated asking his Father for a job, but the Father had a lot more to give him, more, MORE Way More than just a job!
13 comments:
You go girl.....thanks for the encouraging words!
I miss the security and independence my last job gave me. But there is an nervous excitement about starting completely over from scratch. Thank God I am not completely without help. My human family is beautiful. It makes me think how blessed I am to know that no matter what I have a place to go.
With that said, the family of God, the church should give a believer the same feeling. Sadly enough, I'm sure there is a lot of believers in crisis without that comfort.
Keep praying. Speak encouraging words. And be a family without borders to someone in need.
Cheers, King Charming.
Thank you King Charming.
I am glad that your family is so supportive, what a blessing. A lot of people don't have that, but, there is the other family too: church! Pray with me "believing" and get others in your church and other churches to pray for economical and spiritual REVIVAL>
Julia
I am so sic and tired of people thinking that either the devil, or the god are responsible for anything around, and we are mere toys in their hands. Why cant you just realize economic ups and downs devil and god are all lies invented by the higher ups. God, the economy and "the big devil" are nothing more than speculation. Please grow up, educate yourselves.
please offer a box so I can check: stupid
wow is that how bored you are that you have to write negative and ignorant comments towards the ideas of others? you like ignorance, hows this? Get a Life.
Dear Anonymous (the first and second) I have to stand by the integrity of my text. I was an unbeliever for many years and I used to get angry at believers too. Later when I converted to christianity I could never put a finger on why I would get so angry...
I am a born again Baptist lady, not ashamed at all of my perhaps ridiculous and outdated belief system. I pray before I eat, I thank God for my dificulties and achievements.
It is from the believer perspective that I write. I also have a prophetic calling (you dont believe, it is ok) and having read a bit of biblical history I know that most of the people who had this gift ended up dead, and were the object of mockery, hate and laughter. But none of them backed up on their beliefs, and neither would I. I am big enough to be called stupid, I knew this would happen, my pastor warned me.
I wont delete your opinions, I understand you just don't believe, and you're entitled the freedom to express your opinion.
Julia Gilliland
to the person who wants the stupid box:
Where in the blog does it point that God or the devil is the blame of the economic crisis? The way I understood is that God or the devil has an influence on how we react to the crisis. (Although, it would be correct to say that the influence of evil, in the form of greed helped put us into this rut, but that's another story).
I do find your stupid box suggestion funny, especially since your comment was made in ignorance to the theme of the blog. Stupid is as stupid does.
"I am big enough to be called stupid, I knew this would happen, my pastor warned me".
when u said this in your reply, does that mean that the pastor warned u not 2 eat so much because u would get really heavy and people would call u names?
maybe u need 2 switch churches......
Blessings!!!
I am 5'6 and 130 lbs...I am in good shape and healthy in my physical body. I thank God for my good health.
I'm "big" enough emotionally to understand that the way some people come accross is hideous and hateful, this is just an expression of their lack of knowing that they are loved by the Father.
With that being said, being skinny or being fat has no importance to me. What is important to me, is the condition of my spirit and to honor and serve God.
Julia Gilliland
so u are claiming to be a prophetess? and your pastor backs this claim? what church do u go too?
Blessings :)))
About the prophetic gift:
The gift of prophecy edifies, exhorts, and comforts (I Corinthians 14:3); helps us build up or strengthen; and should lead us to the Word of God. It is the ministry of the Holy Spirit to convict of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment to come (John 16:8-11).
My church is the All Nations Baptist Church on 234 Main St, in Danbury CT, please come to visit!
My pastor is Ophir de Barros. If you need any further info about me, you can leave me your email, and we will gladly email you.
And please if you're serious about your questions and doubts, identify yourself. There is no reason to hide.
Julia Gilliland
WOW Julia, you sure got a lot of action on your blog. Some funny stuff : ) and some other :/
If you don't mind, please explain how you know you have a prophetic calling.
Your truly,
The very ruly,
King Charming.
Dear King Charming,
I feel a little bit foolish to talk about it. Many times I"ll have a strong "knowing" about something that will come to happen, but sometimes it doesnt(?)
When my pastor and pastor's wife was still alive she told me to resist that "feeling" and to call the blood of Jesus to cover me. She thought it was because my previous involvement with the ocult, but after "resisting" it for almost a year it never went away, that's when she told me it was from God and it was a prophetic gift.
I heard once that a person who has that calling is often rejected by others...rejection is something that I have dealt with a lot.
But people think too much of it. I would much better prefer and love to have the gift of healing instead.
Julia Gilliland
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