Having a job is one of God’s greatest blessings in life. Besides exercising your skills and talents, helping a company thrive, and relating with your teamwork, you get paid for what you do and are able to provide for your needs and those of your family. However, it can be challenging to find jobs, especially during these pandemic times and in countries facing economic struggles, high rates of poverty, and unemployment. But don’t worry because while you are searching and applying for jobs, God will continuously provide for you and your family’s needs. Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-26 not to worry about basic needs such as food, clothing, drinks, etc., for if the Heavenly Father feeds the birds that do not even work, how much more will He do for you who is so precious to Him? So, as you search and apply for a job, take it as an opportunity to pray and declare for a God-given job. As you pray without ceasing, God will surely answer your prayers in His perfect time and ways. As long as you don’t give up praying, you will witness God’s faithfulness in the area of your profession. You can pray for a Declaration Prayer for a Job in this manner:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. You have never failed in providing for all my needs, even as I look for a job. I know that You already have a perfect job that’s meant for me. Thank You, and I receive it, Father. I trust in Your perfect plan and perfect timing in Jesus’ name. Amen.
A Declaration Prayer for a Job
Or you may also pray in a declarative manner:
In Jesus’ name, I will find a perfect job that’s meant for me this year!
God is giving me a job that will make me a blessing to those around me in Jesus’ name!
A Declaration Prayer for a Job
Moreover, you can also be specific about the kind of job that you want in your prayer request to God. Don’t just look for a job that will pay you but find one that will mold you into the person God has called you to be. God wants the best for you, and He surely won’t give you a merely random job. So, start praying for specific things pertaining to your job and witness God’s awesomeness in answering your prayers.
How do I pray during unemployment?
Being unemployed can be a frustrating situation. It can hinder you from so many things because the world works according to monetary values. And the basic needs, wants, and comforts that you desire for yourself, your family, and even those you wish to help are compromised due to a lack of finances. But praise be to God, Who is a good Heavenly Father Who knows all our needs before we even ask. God knows that you are right now looking for a job and seeking a prayer for this job in the hope of His answer.
How then can you pray to God about unemployment? Jesus said in Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Ask God to give you your dream job. Keep on seeking that job, and you will find it. Keep on knocking on doors of employment until God’s divine employers open the door for you. Don’t give up on the process. It sometimes takes time to find that job you really want, but don’t lose hope. God has already prepared the best job for you—to simply continue to trust in Him and live the principle of Matthew 7:7.
Here is a prayer based on Jeremiah 29:11, a scripture about God’s wonderful plan for your life and your future:
Heavenly Father, thank You that Your plans for me are good. You never intend to bring me harm but make me prosper in all things. I have a bright future ahead and many hopes in Christ Jesus even as I continuously ask, seek, and knock for my divine job. I surrender this desire to You, and I trust You with my heart in Jesus’ name. Amen.
A Declaration Prayer for a Job
What psalm should I read when looking for a job?
The Book of Psalm contains many scriptures concerning God’s promises and encouragement that are helpful in your process of searching for a job. It is the best decision to run to the Word of God, especially in times of uncertainty, worry, and the cares for what lies ahead that are brought on by unemployment. The Word of God is a lamp for your feet and a light to keep you on the right path.
Here are some Bible verses based on the Book of Psalm that will encourage you as you wait upon the LORD with regards to your job hunt:
1. Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
A Declaration Prayer for a Job
2. Psalm 39:7
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
A Declaration Prayer for a Job
3. Psalm 31:24
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
4. Psalm 38:15
For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
5. Psalm 118:13
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
6. Psalm 33:20
Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
7. Psalm 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
8. Psalm 121:3
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
9. Psalm 130:5
I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
10. Psalm 16:8
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
11. Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.