The Covid-19 pandemic has put a lot of people out of work. Maybe you’re one of the millions of people who, due to no fault of your own, suddenly find yourself looking for a job, because of the Corona virus.
When I was younger, and needed a job, I would take the first job I found because I needed the money, but as I got older, I learned that a job is more than a paycheck. A job can be a source of satisfaction or a source of frustration. So twenty-five years ago, when I made a major career change, I decided to look for something that would be meaningful and fulfilling.
To help me in my job search, I read a book titled: What Color is Your Parachute? This book helped me find a satisfying career. More recently, after being in full-time Christian ministry for thirty years, I resigned because I needed a change. Once again, I found myself asking the question: what kind of job do I really want to do?
As a result of these career changes, one of the things I’ve discovered is that job hunting is painful, but it can also be rewarding. It can be a time of inner reflection and a time to get closer to God.
If you are unemployed and looking for a job, let me suggest you take your time. Take time for self-evaluation. Look inside and find out what’s really important to you. What gives you satisfaction? A job can be much more than simply a way to make money. It can be a place where you find fulfillment and purpose.
In addition to being a time when you get to know yourself better, You can use this time of unemployment to get to know God better. Spend more time reading the Bible and seeking God in prayer. Let God guide you find the right kind of job. God will help you find a job that not only pays the bills but is also satisfying.
Maybe God has allowed you to go through this time of unemployment to move you into a different career path. It may be God’s way of redirecting your life. Think of it as a fresh start. The Apostle Paul once said: “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on.”
Looking for work can be a difficult time of self-doubt and uncertainty, but try your best not to get discouraged. Don’t let this time of unemployment get you down. As we used to say in the 70s: “Keep on truckin’” It’s possible that losing your job may be one of the best things that’s ever happened to you.
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