I’ve lost everything and been unable to find employment that pays a living wage for many years.
You see, I was a bi-vocational missionary in Asia-Pacific; where I managed foreign companies for American companies developing software beyond borders to support my family and our missionary endeavors. A year after losing my employment and spending 6 months being away from my wife. A church association invited my wife and I to the United States with hopes to start a church for people from Asia-Pacific. It’s good to be back in the United States, but very difficult with out employment that provides a living wage.
However, I am unable to find employment that pays a living wage. I have not even gotten a response from any recruiter in years; despite seeing applying to well over 1,000 employment opportunities.
While we’re mostly at peace and thankful to see many getting saved in these last days. My prayers often come with heavy tears about my need to provide for my family and my hopes and dreams. I have only been able to find part-time employment (15 hours per week) that pays less than $10 per hour.
Praise God, as we’ve seen over 100 people accept Jesus over the past several years in a small bible study that moves between house in several cities. While the church association and advisor board member churches that invited us provide no assistance for us. We do have one Asia-Pacific church that provides modest assistance, which is a blessing for my wife and me.
Please pray for my work, as I need to support my family. Thank God for those who pray for us.
Thank you 🙂
Praise God for the good work that you are doing for the kingdom, unfading riches await you after Christ’s return. Maybe you could ask the churches to give a donation? Or set up a Continue to Give page (continuetogive.com) to receive donations; it says that it is free for missionaries to use. Paul the apostle also wrote about preaching the gospel for free, although the church should ideally support it.
Praise God for the work that missionaries do for the kingdom, there will be unfading riches after Christ’s return. Consider asking the churches for a donation, or setting up a page on Continue to Give (www.continuetogive.com), to receive donations; it says that it is free for missionaries to use. Paul the apostle said that those who preach the gospel should receive a living from it, although he did not (1 Corinthians 9).
Will be praying for you but remember the words in Job 13:15
‘Even though He slay me , yet will I trust in Him’
Will also pray for those in the church association who invited you to the States that God would give them grace and abundance so that they can care for His servant properly
What city and state do you live in ?
I was wondering the same thing.
I was jobless for 9 months and it was indeed a very difficult time. I can only say that the low time was necessary for growing my character and skills. Despite the low time, I still listen to God’s words, worship, speak in tongues, etc… even though I don’t believe, At time, I even doubt that the Lord exist. It was at this stage when out of the blue a company called me, I rejected them the first time cause I was not in the mood. But they call me again, I went for the interview and was given a higher than expected salary with a chance to increase by $800 when confirmed.
Everyday, I speak in tongues and Listen to His words for I cannot afford to lose my job again. I am still praying for His Wisdom and Favor everyday.
Brother, the devil is strong but our LORD is Mightier, keep proclaiming that He is Lord and His love endures forever. (Psalm 136) regardless your situations. And don’t turn your eyes to your storm. Turn to Jesus only, and without you knowing, the storm just calms.
God bless and Shalom
I’m hoping that I had billions of dollars to help you with your ministering endeavors. I was in the same situation until Father God intervened on my behalf. I couldn’t work full time. I had 7 children to care for. All of the time I was praying, praying for help. I, then was given some support and we we’re doing real well. I went to cleaning church building and I started to get blessed. Some people got so jealous and start gossiping about me. And I was moved out of low-income housing. I paid $110.00 per month for4 bedroom duplex. I had to pay most of the utilities. Even afterwards I didn’t end up homeless. Father God help and sustained plus provided for my family and I.I have seen God work, working on my situations. May Father God sustains and helps plus bless your family and you. Don’t give up keep going. This is how we know He’s there more for us than our own biological family members. Even more than the Christian Organizations who ask for donations. To help the needy. Praise Father God in the midst of your situations. He’ll bring you all through.