I really need a lot of prayers!!!

[MrAJJONES]

I have been through a lot in the last year and a half. I just recently returned from doing military training all because I am a college student having a rough time finding a job. I joined the reserves so I could have some type income coming in. I do play my sax and different things off and on, but I have to pay bills with it and I really don't have any money for myself. From Fall of 2006 to May of 2007 I had been on at least 40 job interviews and all they were telling me was that i was either over qualified or I did not have enough experience in the field for the job. I don't even have my degree yet so...how am I over qualified? Living check to check is for the birds. I am tired of struggling. 

I have been trying to find a record label for about 3 years now, but some of the people I been talking to just been trying to get over on me and I am sick of it.  I am trying to make a better life for myself all people want to do is take what I have. I gotta get back to my roots where it all began...Davis Temple COGIC in Jackson, MS, but there is always something keeping me away from there. I will be a power in gospel. I will be a have and I will be a have not no longer.

I have been playing football all my life and I am 27 years old and I haven't played in a year and a half. My body is in good shape and I have to get the last of this football out of my system so I can go accomplish the rest of my life's goals. My whole college football career people have told me no and shut doors in my face. I have even had people tell me I am too small the play in the national football league or any other league...I am 6'4 251 lbs...Is that too small? I pray that I make at least one of these tryouts!!! If I make it to the Oakland Raiders...great, but if I play Arena league I am very grateful. I just gotta get it out of my system before I am 35.

I need the lords favor. I am still trying to get my degree and I am almost done. I just pray my last loan and my army tuition assistance gets in on time so I can began my semester off on the right foot. I just transferred to my 3rd school and I am so happy there. I miss my other two schools, but I had to do this for me. I just pray for financial blessing to help me with my schooling, my music, and my everyday survival.

I just ask that you pray for the this spirit of fear be removed from my mind. I don't driven a car in a while because I am afraid of being in another accident. I need to get back behind the wheel and I gotta get my license renewed. I pray that this spirit is out of my mind so I can move on.

Please  keep me in your prayers

[LaylaMonroe]

I'm definitely going to be praying for you.  If you don't mind, I'd like to share a few thoughts with you.

1. Try looking specifically for entry-level positions (e.g. customer service rep, sales rep, clerical), if you haven't done so already, and continue to be diligent.  Don't give up and try not to get discouraged.  Sometimes, it can take months to find a decent job.

2. Believe it or not, you're still young.  It'd be nice to have your life together by now and have a good job and be finished with school, have experienced a football career, and stable finances and all that, but the reality is that many, MANY people in your age group are still working on getting there.  You are definitely not alone.  You have time to get yourself on track.  And remember that our time is not God's time.  He doesn't operate on our schedule, we have to learn to conform to HIS schedule.

3. Try not to live looking backwards.  Don't focus on what was, or what should have been, what you should have done, and what used to be... look forward.  Look ahead.  As a matter of fact, look and live, my brother, live! 

4. Rewrite your plan.  From what it appears, you're disappointed that you're not where you expected to be at age 27.  Okay, so that didn't work out.  Tear that one up, and write a new one.  Give yourself some new goals, write a plan to achieve those goals, and go achieve it!  Go get your inheritance.  Don't fret over where you are.  Get up and look toward where you're going!  Make a new plan, Stan... lol. 

I am praying for you, brother.  Be encouraged and know that everything is going to be alright in GOD'S time.

[rochelle33]

I agree with LaRue 100%.... I believe that God has wonderful things in store for you - and the "tests" along the way can seem overwhelming.  Keep your eyes on God, he will never leave you "in the midst of it all".  From the first sentence of your post to the very end, the strength you have shown is tremendous - it bounces off of you - you are an inspiration...one can just sense the spiritual growth working in you...do not give up...I, too, will pray for you.  You are going to make it and you will continue to be a better man, day after day, with every step and with everything you face.  Remember - The Lord isn't done with you yet!  You are an art form still in the making.

Peace, and Be Blessed.  My prayers are with you this very moment. 

[rochelle33]

Also, football seems to be a thriving passion for you.... though you have been turned down, have you ever thought of putting that to use for others?  Maybe start a young boys team in your community on the side....so many young kids these days need mentors ... Just a thought, maybe you already do this.... I'm just thinking, God didn't give you football talent for nuthin'.   

Still praying......