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I talk to a lot of people looking for jobs. And I always ask them when they’re looking for in a position.

While I’ve heard a whole lot of “X dollars” and “located within 23 centimeters of my house” and “crown and scepter” in candidates’ answers, I’ve never heard anything about God.

And, frankly, I’ve tended to do the same thing on the other side of the desk. Do I seek God’s answer to my staffing dilemma? Frankly, no. I haven’t.

Does this mean that God has no place in the job search? If He does have a place, what is it?

I certainly don’t have the definitive answer, but I have been thinking about that lately, and here’s what I’ve come up with.

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WHAT IS GOD’S PLACE IN A JOB SEARCH?

So, if you’re reading this far, you probably are of the opinion that God at least has a place in the job search. But, where?

A lot of candidates turn to praying when they lose their jobs and that’s a good thing. But, when you start your day looking for a job, how does it start? With the Sunday paper? With Monster?

Or, if you’re a Christian, do you give up Monster in favor of ChristianJobs?

Frankly, I can’t see much difference between Monster and Christian jobs except the massive amount of MLM postings on ChristianJobs.

I have a few suggestions below, but I really want to hear from you.


4 WAYS TO HELP PUT GOD AT THE CENTER OF YOUR JOB SEARCH

1. Start With Prayer - That’s always a safe “church answer”, right? And instead of, “God - Please give me a job quickly Any job will do! Really!” - Why not pray that God shows you what job He wants you to have? Certainly He is concerned, since:

   “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs on your head are numbered. So don’t be afraid; you’re worth more than many sparrows.” -Matthew 10:29-31

2. Determine What He’s Given You - You have a set of natural talents (some would say “gifts” a la 1 Corinthians 12) that God has already given you to work with.

   Sit down and figure out what you think these are. Then ask everyone around you (spouse / boyfriend / girlfriend / coworkers / former boss) what they think your talents are. Put these into a list of “What I should be looking for in a job”.

3. Where Do Your Interests Lie? - I know we all like to think of ourselves as wonderfully independent, but you come straight from the factory with certain likes and dislikes built in.

   And if God has taken the time to make you so wonderfully unique, don’t you think it’d be worthwhile to pursue work in an area He has given you an interest in?

4. Have Your Friends and Family Pray - Differently - In churches that take prayer requests, you often hear of people out of work that we’re to pray for. And usually the prayer is to get work, period.

   How about making a special request that, instead of praying for a job, your friends and family pray for you to get the single job that God has prepared for you, no matter what or where it is?

HOW HAVE YOU PUT GOD INTO YOUR JOB SEARCH?

I’m very interested in other ways that you’ve found to put God in the middle of your job search. Leave a comment and let us know what I’ve missed (and I know I’ve missed a lot!)


Enjoy the Search!

Dan
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Daniel R. Sweet
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