The following is similar to a note I shared with a group of Christians in the workplace that I minister to/with and I thought I should share it with you as it is a universal message especially during these tough economic times!
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I wanted to post a brief note of encouragement - specifically to you who are concerned about the tough economic times or are facing layoffs.
We live in unsettling times - this we all know but we also know that although the times may change God does not change and we can trust Him and come to Him with confidence!
I’m reminded of the following passage from the Psalms:
"The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" ~ Psalm 118:6 (ESV)
The Lord is on your side! Do not be afraid! Stand confident in who you are in Him and in His provision for you!
I know this isn’t easy to do but ask the Holy Spirit to help you and reach out to your brothers and sisters in Christ for encouragement, prayer, and to share your burdens with.
I’d like to ask you to remember to be faithful to pray and here are a few areas or prayers that came to mind:
- Pray for our leadership. For wisdom as they make tough decisions.
- Pray for our co-workers and ourselves that we wouldn’t worry as these things are out of our control.
- Pray that we as believers would trust in the Lord completely and be all the more wise with our finances and through what we do and say as well.
- Pray that we wouldn’t waiver in doing good and in doing what we are supposed to do in all areas of our lives.
- Pray that as many jobs can be retained as possible and for those of us that will be a part of any future layoffs that God would provide the next position rapidly.
In closing, let me encourage you again to hold fast to your faith and don’t lose hope. Don’t let these times get you down or provide an opportunity for the evil one to temp you to lose faith in God and in His provision for you.
If you need prayer or anything else, let me or others know. Know that I’m in prayer for you now and going forward.
In His Strong Love,
Your Servant and Brother,
rlk