A Verse to Address an Employment Challenge, From Psalm 46

Question:

Yes, I have been with out a job for two years and cannot pay my bills. I need a job.

Comment:

In your request, you asked me to suggest an appropriate verse to address your employment challenge. I think it might be helpful to look at the first and final verses of Psalm 46, a hymn of praise that recognizes the Presence of God in even the most challenging of human situations. It begins with this strong affirmation of absolute spiritual Truth:   "God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult."   The earth is indeed changing around us today. This is literally true for the people of Haiti and Chile, where mountains have indeed been shaking and waters have been roaring. And it's no less true for those of us who are facing economic challenges. Certainly there is much to be done on the human level to rectify situations and solve immediate problems. But it's important that we take the time to affirm that we cannot solve our problems by relying on our limited human abilities. No job can be a source of prosperity and security. God is the only Source that can easily, lovingly and completely dissolve our needs.   Which leads to the familiar word from God with which this psalm concludes:   "'Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.' The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge."   The “I AM” of your being—the Christ energy that is your true identity—is with you now and always. Centered in that absolute Truth, we approach any challenge without fear. Our confident request is "Show me the Good!" Because the Good—the Presence of God—is always there.   Blessings!

Rev. Ed