A praise and a prayer request for someone

[Haibane Shadsie]

Hi, dropping by, haven't been here in a while. Hope people haven't missed me too much. Been a bit busy...

Besides playing endless hours of frickin' Pokemon (borrowed Ruby from a friend... gah! Pokemon, in game form = addicting), posting art and journal entries on Deviant Art, and chat/IM roleplaying, I've been working at a new job.

I got a position at a local print shop. It's "under the table" work (that means I'm not paid in checks and do not have any taxes deducted, I'm paid in cash). It's a part-time position, and I pretty much make my own hours on it. It's pretty nice for me. It doesn't pay a lot, but it's more than I was making at the other joke (er, I mean job. Actually, I mean joke, because I haven't been in to work there for the last MONTH because the boss decided she hasn't needed me. Joke, not job. -_- )

Anyway, I love this new job. I'd like to get something better down the road (ie, better pay), but for now, this is perfect.

So, this is a praise, and I'm also asking for prayer that I DON'T SCREW IT UP (like I have with most other jobs I've had in my life).

I've been working for a week. I was thinking about posting about it before, but I was afraid that if I posted a "praise the Lord" about it here, that God would take it away from me. (Like what happened with the Cold Stone Creamery job. I posted about it here, and the next work day - whoop! I got let go). I'm... weirdly superstitious that way. Been afraid that if I praise God too much too publicly about this, that he'll take it away because he doesn't want me to be too happy or something. Just the weird way my mind works.

I'm on my medication now and it has been working wonderfully. I don't feel as sad and self-hating as I have been. I know it's the medication. It makes me tired, but it keeps me... well... balanced. I'd much rather be tired and balanced than the way I was before.

Anyway, so I'm glad for these things.

I'm also posting here, and mainly, because I have a prayer request for a new co-worker. There is this other graphic designer at the print shop whose life has been... manure... for the last 8 months.

Her husband, who used to beat her, left her her for some girl, is doing drugs, is refusing to pay his child support... she's going through court stuff to try to force him to pay what he owes. She's taking care of two children, the state denied her food stamps because she makes a little too much (and probably because she's white and not Hispanic), yet she's too bad off to get help from charities she's tried. She has a friend who's been bringing her food to help her out. I offered to help her out because (despite msyelf being white... wow), I get a little bit more in food stamps than I really need, but she said "no" because she's re-applying... Her auto has been giving her problems, and the first day I was working there, last Monday, her mother died.

Anyway... this poor woman... I feel so sorry for her and have been keeping her in my prayers. I thought I'd get some more Christians to pray for her.

[Spiritsword]

I praise God that you have a good job, Shadsie, and I will pray.

[shooraijin]

Likewise. I'll pray (and praise ) too.

[Rogie]

Praise God for your new job and I will pray for your co-worker.

[JediSonic]

YAY! I want you to know that I'm very very VERY happy for you on this postiive change in your life!

I will pray for your friend/co-worker too

[Staci]

Awww, it's so wonderful to have a job you like, yes? Praise the Lord for likeable jobs!

Likewise, I shall pray for your new friend and co-worker that things run more smoothly for her. Thank you for letting us know so we may help out. ^^

[Mave]

That's wonderful news, Haibane! Praise God for His blessings and Mercy!

So, this is a praise, and I'm also asking for prayer that I DON'T SCREW IT UP (like I have with most other jobs I've had in my life).

Have faith that you'll succeed in whatever you do just as you yield in our Father. ^^

but I was afraid that if I posted a "praise the Lord" about it here, that God would take it away from me. (Like what happened with the Cold Stone Creamery job. I posted about it here, and the next work day - whoop! I got let go).

That sounds more like something from the Devil whispering thoughts in your head since that loser hates Praises to God. I urge you not to allow something like, to make you give up giving God glory. He deserves it whether you get a job or not. Use "Job" (oh the irony of the name) as an example.

I feel for your co-worker. Is there anything we can do for her apart from praying? Are there any local churches willing to help her out? Maybe you can let someone know so they can extend their hands to her. Pls reply, I really want to know.

Either ways, she has my prayers. And I'll have you down too for success in your job and general health needs.