I need prayer please

[happymom]

I discovered this part of the forum last night and was very excited, though I didn't think I'd use it so quickly.

I need prayer for direction and focus in my life regarding my "career."I took a buyout from my employer a few months ago as they were going through bankruptcy & threatening to cut wages by about 60%.

I've looked for a job, but I haven't had much luck, and my heart has really been in trying to find something I can do at home to be here for my kids (2 1/2 & 5 1/2).

My search has been slow, but I found Nancy on a Yahoo questions forum. I'm not sure why, but I jumped right on to TOPS, though hesitant with other offers online.

I'm in phase I now, and at first, I was totally lost, though I'm finally starting to figure it out. I feel like this is what God wants me to do and I'm giving it my best shot. But I'm not getting much support from my husband, who is managing to quickly dwindle my buyout money through unwise purchases..

.He wants me to get a "traditional" job, and persecutes me about this every day, as well as for my Christian beliefs. He says I'm useless and lazy because I'm not working, though I've tried to involve him in what I'm trying to do.

I know in my heart that I'm home for a reason, that God wants me here. God has already used me in the time that I've been home, but my husband doesn't share my beliefs.

Please pray for me to have strength to do God's will and to be able to respond to my husband in love when he comes at me with such anger.

Thank you,

Julie

Edited for an easier read. One long paragraph: Tal

[Lori G.]

Hi Julie,

Unfortunately, we don't always get the support we need from the ones closest to us. Maybe you can find some comfort and strength in the fact that every one here is behind you 100%.

Follow what is in your heart.

I will keep a good thought and prayer for you.

Lori

[talfighel]

Hi Julie,

God does want you here but he will evantually put hurdles and bumps along to way to great success.

He wants you to reach success.

Tal

[troyzone]

Julie, I was in a somewhat similar situation to you myself a few years ago. I had been laid off from my job and taken a severance package, and was living off the remnants of that, my quickly dwindling life savings, and limited employment insurance/social assistance before it ran out while I was still unemployed.

I was looking for work both online and offline while my wife of the time did neither and had no interest in doing so despite our dire financial situation, and we rarely saw eye to eye. I also got no support from her whatsoever with even the most basic aspects of the relationship, even though I had been bending over backwards for her at every turn from day one. I can sympathize with you, as it is NOT a pleasant situation to be in.

It is best if you and your spouse are able to communicate effectively and come to an understanding whenever possible, but know that in those moments of hopelessness and greatest dispair, there are many people here who will support you and be behind you 100%.

I hope that your situation improves soon, and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well. Take care.

Troy

[Erich]

Julie

It is always a difficult home situation when one spouse is a Christian and the other a non-believer. Just keep going to Church and taking your kids with you and God will have His way with you in His time.

We have all gone thru hard times but nothing near what our ancestors went thru. If you look back over your life... you will remember that the Lord has always provided you with food, clothes, and a roof over your head. He will continue to do that for you. When it comes right down to it... that is all we need in this life to survive.

You and your family are in my prayers... Just follow what God wants you to do and you can't go wrong...

God bless you!

Erich

[hazenenterprises]

Julie ~

Thank you for sharing with us and you will certainly be in our prayers. I can't imagine the struggles (inside) that you must be facing.

Trust the Lord, pray for His guidance and follow where He leads. There is nothing more important than being available to your children. Your sacrifices to be with them and to follow your beliefs despite no support will certainly be recognized.

This forum is like a family so continue to draw strength from it from both a personal and business aspect.

May God Bless You as you dedicate yourself to glorifying Him!

Robin

[Hank and Dot]

Julie,

You will be in our prayers.

Keep your faith in God and He will lead you through this.

Will will pray for you to have strength and peace.

Hank and Dot

[happymom]

Thank you for your prayers and support. I feel like I'm among friends!

Julie