Comments on: Job Loss and Shame http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/ Bringing Scripture and Theology to Life Fri, 18 May 2012 12:08:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Barbara http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-5605 Barbara Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:21:15 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-5605 Dear Michael, I have been unemployed now 15 months, and today was the first time I have turned to God, when I saw your posting on tillhecomes.org Shame had driven me to become reclusive. I believed that once I became successful again (interpreted as having an important job that defined me) I would reconnect with colleagues and only then could I be accepted. However today I stepped out of my comfort zone and reached out to an old friend. What I discovered was that the value I am seeking, will not come from an outside source, like a job. It has come from within, knowing that I can only do the best and asking god to do the rest. Thank you for your courage to express your story. Dear Michael,
I have been unemployed now 15 months, and today was the first time I have turned to God, when I saw your posting on tillhecomes.org Shame had driven me to become reclusive. I believed that once I became successful again (interpreted as having an important job that defined me) I would reconnect with colleagues and only then could I be accepted.
However today I stepped out of my comfort zone and reached out to an old friend.
What I discovered was that the value I am seeking, will not come from an outside source, like a job.
It has come from within, knowing that I can only do the best and asking god to do the rest.
Thank you for your courage to express your story.

]]> By: Jeremy Myers http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-4562 Jeremy Myers Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:46:55 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-4562 Michael, Thank you for your comment. I got really mad at God and others who I felt stabbed me in the back when I lost my job. I am glad you are sticking close with God through this time. Don't be afraid to tell Him how you feel and what you are thinking as you face the frustration and uncertainty of your future. Where/how are you looking for work? Michael,
Thank you for your comment. I got really mad at God and others who I felt stabbed me in the back when I lost my job. I am glad you are sticking close with God through this time. Don’t be afraid to tell Him how you feel and what you are thinking as you face the frustration and uncertainty of your future.

Where/how are you looking for work?

]]> By: Michael http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-4551 Michael Tue, 31 May 2011 17:51:27 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-4551 I am going through job loss but at the same time I have redicated my life to God. The emptyness in my heart is filled, but I am alone as far as family is concerned. My fear of being homeless and my dogs. I have no one to turn to but God. I need to learn that his will not mine be done. I have been in turmoil and I am at the age where the prospects of a job can be limited. I pray for Gods will that a door will be open for me. I am somewhat new to this, but by the Grace of God that I learn to cope. Please pray for me in my hour of need. I am going through job loss but at the same time I have redicated my life to God. The emptyness in my heart is filled, but I am alone as far as family is concerned. My fear of being homeless and my dogs. I have no one to turn to but God. I need to learn that his will not mine be done. I have been in turmoil and I am at the age where the prospects of a job can be limited. I pray for Gods will that a door will be open for me. I am somewhat new to this, but by the Grace of God that I learn to cope. Please pray for me in my hour of need.

]]> By: Commentary on the Gospel of Luke http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-3887 Commentary on the Gospel of Luke Mon, 02 May 2011 20:27:09 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-3887 [...] Job Loss and Shame [...] [...] Job Loss and Shame [...]

]]> By: Kirk http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-1720 Kirk Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:37:19 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-1720 another post that speaks directly into my life. Looking at the ashes, waiting for something to sprout. Let's do things Your way God, not mine. Keep up the good work Jeremy. another post that speaks directly into my life. Looking at the ashes, waiting for something to sprout. Let’s do things Your way God, not mine.

Keep up the good work Jeremy.

]]> By: Diane http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-1719 Diane Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:55:53 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-1719 Good thoughts. Thanks for posting this. Good thoughts. Thanks for posting this.

]]> By: Jeremy Myers http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-1718 Jeremy Myers Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:21:15 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-1718 Shawn, Thanks for the comment. Keep me updated about your job search. Shawn,

Thanks for the comment. Keep me updated about your job search.

]]> By: shawn http://www.tillhecomes.org/job-loss-and-shame/#comment-1717 shawn Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:35:52 +0000 http://www.tillhecomes.org/blog/?p=859#comment-1717 Thanks for this encouraging post. I'm in the same situation and am trying to get a career up and running and thoughts like this encourage me. Thanks for this encouraging post. I’m in the same situation and am trying to get a career up and running and thoughts like this encourage me.

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