Prayer request from Iron Eagle - The Firearms Forum

Iron Eagle · 05-31-2012, 05:39 PM

Please keep me and my family in your prayers. I just received notice that my unemployment has ended, after only 6 months of ever receiving it. Still no job offers. God has a plan, and it is a good one. Sorry if this is in the wrong place. John

ampaterry · 06-01-2012, 07:12 AM

John posted this in the devotional thread. I was concerned that some folks who just don't care for daily devotionals might miss it because they do not read that thread, so I moved it out here where it is more visible.

zachp · 06-01-2012, 07:18 AM

Thinking of you and yours Iron Eagle.

ampaterry · 06-01-2012, 07:25 AM

Heavenly Father -
I come before you this morning with a request.
John is looking for work, and has not been able to find any.
His unemployment has run out, and he needs an income to support his family.
Lord, the Bible tells us that you own the cattle of a thousand hills.
I ask that you would be merciful to John, and cut a couple out of the herd for his use in the short term.
And I ask that you would open a door for him into a place where he can find a career that will meet his family's needs for the long term.
Bless him with this, Lord -

And I ask these things in the name of Jesus the Christ, the Alpha and the Omega.

Amen -

RunningOnMT · 06-01-2012, 07:53 AM

Amen.

jack404 · 06-01-2012, 07:55 AM

Amen

Prayers from this side

Iron Eagle · 06-01-2012, 07:56 AM

Thanks, guys. God will make a way where there seems to be no way.

Double D · 06-01-2012, 08:20 AM

He can open doors that no man can shut. It may be in a place you least expect it. Prepare for it.

rosierita · 06-01-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampaterry

Heavenly Father -
I come before you this morning with a request.
John is looking for work, and has not been able to find any.
His unemployment has run out, and he needs an income to support his family.
Lord, the Bible tells us that you own the cattle of a thousand hills.
I ask that you would be merciful to John, and cut a couple out of the herd for his use in the short term.
And I ask that you would open a door for him into a place where he can find a career that will meet his family's needs for the long term.
Bless him with this, Lord -

And I ask these things in the name of Jesus the Christ, the Alpha and the Omega.

Amen -

AMEN

Iron Eagle · 06-01-2012, 11:05 AM

We are in a position of trusting God to a level we have never experienced. Is it easy? No. Is it doable? we have to. If you don't pass the test, you will retake it. This is hard. We will get through it. We are certain that Father God knows what is going on. He is with us, and for us. As things develop, I will be on to let y'all know.

Bobitis · 06-01-2012, 04:24 PM

Trust me IE. You don't know me, but it will get better.

Many years ago my life crashed around me. I lost my Dad, my marriage, and my job within 3 months.

I don't have my Dad or my marriage today, but I DO have my son.

It's tough trying to understand when this stuff happens. Make the best of it and rest assured that yer in good hands.

76Highboy · 06-01-2012, 05:28 PM

Amen. We will be praying for you IR.

Jim

BlackEagle · 06-01-2012, 05:51 PM

Prayers for you from over here, Iron Eagle. I agree with what Terry prayed and will be praying that God would take care of you as He takes care of the flowers and the birds in Matthew 6.

BETH · 06-01-2012, 05:53 PM

sorry to hear about youre trouble u r in my thoughts and prayers

fleetwood1976 · 06-02-2012, 01:00 AM

hang in there, I got laid off in march of 2010 and haven't found full time work yet. the lord has blessed us with part time and temporary jobs, but unemployement ran out long ago. It sounds corny, but I trust in God and put him first every day and he provides. some days i do his work and some days I do paying jobs, but it all works out.

Iron Eagle · 06-02-2012, 05:45 AM

Thanks again. You can never know if you are really trusting Him until it falls apart. The proof is in the pudding. Yes, we believe that things will get better. This is indicative of the fact that this world does not know or recognize that Jesus is Lord. If it did, things would be radically different.
We appreciate the prayers and kind words. This is not the first time we have been down to nothing. God was with us after hurricane Andrew trashed south Florida. We were in Homestead where it came ashore. He provided a way to get out of there. He is working on our behalf, of this we are sure, just like He is for all of you. Be blessed. John

carver · 06-02-2012, 09:14 AM

Hang in there John. Keep trusting in the Lord, and as DD said, be perpared for what God has in store for you. Prayers sent.

whymememe · 06-02-2012, 12:58 PM

Don't worry the Lord will provide.

BlackEagle · 06-02-2012, 03:37 PM

I'm sure you've explored this already, but have you checked out training for other vocations/skills?

Please keep us posted. Continuing to pray.

raven818 · 06-02-2012, 04:21 PM

There are approximately four folks applying for every one job opening. As of last month, all long term unemployment assistance ended. If you keep up with the news, you already know employers are not hiring folks who have been out of work for an extended period.

You're going to need a great deal of perseverance and luck going for you. Get in an employers face, when they say they are not hiring, or we'll call you, don't accept that. Go back every week, week after week, and let them know you are serious.

Always look positive no matter how your feeling inside. Smile, and say I'll see you later. When they tell you there's really no need to come back, go back anyway. A lot of folks apply just to prove they have looked, just so their unemployment checks continue. More folks apply intending to work for three months, quit, and start drawing checks again.

Having a position filled today, doesn't mean they won't need somebody tomorrow.

Good luck.

whymememe · 06-04-2012, 10:18 PM

Iron Eagle check out this link at CareerBuilder.com. You can build your resume there and keep it on file. Then you can send it to the millions of potential employers listed there.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/

ryan42 · 06-04-2012, 11:24 PM

Hate to hear your going through a tough time Iron Eagle,my family will be praying for yours.Keep your head up and keep the faith.

whymememe · 06-05-2012, 12:42 AM

Hey, Iron Eagle I've been fired a few times myself. It happened so much, it seemed like just another transfer, most times I found a better job with more pay. I could never figure out how people stayed at their first job for 30 or 40 years but I was jealous of them. I think there are a lot of politics in the workplace. I was never able to get inside that circle. I saw this video and I thought about you, check it out, I've been there a few times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMx__6Zc3S0

05-31-2012, 05:39 PM	#1
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 653	Prayer request from Iron Eagle Please keep me and my family in your prayers. I just received notice that my unemployment has ended, after only 6 months of ever receiving it. Still no job offers. God has a plan, and it is a good one. Sorry if this is in the wrong place. John -->

06-01-2012, 07:12 AM	#2
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,277	Prayer request from Iron Eagle John posted this in the devotional thread. I was concerned that some folks who just don't care for daily devotionals might miss it because they do not read that thread, so I moved it out here where it is more visible. __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

06-01-2012, 07:18 AM	#3
zachp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 147	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Thinking of you and yours Iron Eagle.

06-01-2012, 07:25 AM	#4
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,277	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Heavenly Father - I come before you this morning with a request. John is looking for work, and has not been able to find any. His unemployment has run out, and he needs an income to support his family. Lord, the Bible tells us that you own the cattle of a thousand hills. I ask that you would be merciful to John, and cut a couple out of the herd for his use in the short term. And I ask that you would open a door for him into a place where he can find a career that will meet his family's needs for the long term. Bless him with this, Lord - And I ask these things in the name of Jesus the Christ, the Alpha and the Omega. Amen - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

06-01-2012, 07:53 AM	#5
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Amen. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

06-01-2012, 07:55 AM	#6
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Amen Prayers from this side

06-01-2012, 07:56 AM	#7
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 653	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Thanks, guys. God will make a way where there seems to be no way.

06-01-2012, 08:20 AM	#8
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,060	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle He can open doors that no man can shut. It may be in a place you least expect it. Prepare for it. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

06-01-2012, 11:05 AM	#10
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 653	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle We are in a position of trusting God to a level we have never experienced. Is it easy? No. Is it doable? we have to. If you don't pass the test, you will retake it. This is hard. We will get through it. We are certain that Father God knows what is going on. He is with us, and for us. As things develop, I will be on to let y'all know.

06-01-2012, 04:24 PM	#11
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Trust me IE. You don't know me, but it will get better. Many years ago my life crashed around me. I lost my Dad, my marriage, and my job within 3 months. I don't have my Dad or my marriage today, but I DO have my son. It's tough trying to understand when this stuff happens. Make the best of it and rest assured that yer in good hands. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

06-01-2012, 05:28 PM	#12
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,949	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Amen. We will be praying for you IR. Jim

06-01-2012, 05:51 PM	#13
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,161	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Prayers for you from over here, Iron Eagle. I agree with what Terry prayed and will be praying that God would take care of you as He takes care of the flowers and the birds in Matthew 6.

06-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#14
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle sorry to hear about youre trouble u r in my thoughts and prayers

06-02-2012, 01:00 AM	#15
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,333	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle hang in there, I got laid off in march of 2010 and haven't found full time work yet. the lord has blessed us with part time and temporary jobs, but unemployement ran out long ago. It sounds corny, but I trust in God and put him first every day and he provides. some days i do his work and some days I do paying jobs, but it all works out.

06-02-2012, 05:45 AM	#16
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 653	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Thanks again. You can never know if you are really trusting Him until it falls apart. The proof is in the pudding. Yes, we believe that things will get better. This is indicative of the fact that this world does not know or recognize that Jesus is Lord. If it did, things would be radically different. We appreciate the prayers and kind words. This is not the first time we have been down to nothing. God was with us after hurricane Andrew trashed south Florida. We were in Homestead where it came ashore. He provided a way to get out of there. He is working on our behalf, of this we are sure, just like He is for all of you. Be blessed. John

06-02-2012, 09:14 AM	#17
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,243	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Hang in there John. Keep trusting in the Lord, and as DD said, be perpared for what God has in store for you. Prayers sent. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

06-02-2012, 12:58 PM	#18
whymememe Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FEMA Region IV Contributor Posts: 1,445	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Don't worry the Lord will provide.

06-02-2012, 03:37 PM	#19
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,161	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle I'm sure you've explored this already, but have you checked out training for other vocations/skills? Please keep us posted. Continuing to pray.

06-02-2012, 04:21 PM	#20
raven818 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl. Contributor Posts: 4,423	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle There are approximately four folks applying for every one job opening. As of last month, all long term unemployment assistance ended. If you keep up with the news, you already know employers are not hiring folks who have been out of work for an extended period. You're going to need a great deal of perseverance and luck going for you. Get in an employers face, when they say they are not hiring, or we'll call you, don't accept that. Go back every week, week after week, and let them know you are serious. Always look positive no matter how your feeling inside. Smile, and say I'll see you later. When they tell you there's really no need to come back, go back anyway. A lot of folks apply just to prove they have looked, just so their unemployment checks continue. More folks apply intending to work for three months, quit, and start drawing checks again. Having a position filled today, doesn't mean they won't need somebody tomorrow. Good luck. __________________ Firearms and Salt Water Fishing Retired 42 Years LEO

06-04-2012, 10:18 PM	#21
whymememe Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FEMA Region IV Contributor Posts: 1,445	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Iron Eagle check out this link at CareerBuilder.com. You can build your resume there and keep it on file. Then you can send it to the millions of potential employers listed there. http://www.careerbuilder.com/

06-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#22
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,549	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Hate to hear your going through a tough time Iron Eagle,my family will be praying for yours.Keep your head up and keep the faith. __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens

06-05-2012, 12:42 AM	#23
whymememe Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FEMA Region IV Contributor Posts: 1,445	Re: Prayer request from Iron Eagle Hey, Iron Eagle I've been fired a few times myself. It happened so much, it seemed like just another transfer, most times I found a better job with more pay. I could never figure out how people stayed at their first job for 30 or 40 years but I was jealous of them. I think there are a lot of politics in the workplace. I was never able to get inside that circle. I saw this video and I thought about you, check it out, I've been there a few times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMx__6Zc3S0